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Science Writing
Mentorship Program
The Science Writing Mentorship Program aims to benefit the students based in India interested in neuroscience and science communication.
The mentees will be matched with a mentor (a science communicator) for a period of 6 weeks, to work on writing a sci-comm article on different areas in neuroscience, The article will be published in The Mind Gala's official Neuroscience Book, which will ultimately be translated to different Indian languages.
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This program has now concluded.
Why you should apply!
Eligibilty
- Are an Indian Citizen
- Are currently enrolled or have completed an undergraduate degree or higher.
Important Dates
30 April 2022
The last date to register
as a mentee
18 May 2022
Announcement of the final list of selected participants [posponed]
23 May 2022
Start of the
Mentorship Program
4 July 2022
Final submission of the article to be considered for publication
Have any questions? Contact us at themindgala@gmail.com
For mentors
Are you an experienced science communicator? Have a passion for mentoring? Send in your applications to be a mentor, here!
Benefits
Eligibilty
- Are an Indian Citizen
- Have previous experience in science communication. Mentoring experience is desired but not compuslosry
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Who will be mentoring the students to write the articles?Senior PhD students and post-doctoral fellows in India with commendable science communication skills will be tasked to mentor students. In some cases, career science communicators can also be hired.
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I am not a student anymore can I apply as a mentee?Yes. If you have already completed undergradute degree you are eligible to apply as the mentee.
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Is there any fees to participate in science writing mentorship program?No. The entire program is free of cost and no charge will be incurred at any time.
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I do not have any experience in science writing. Can I apply as a mentee?Yes. As a mentee you will be taught to write articles in neuroscience. Hence, anybody with little to no experience can also apply.
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What qualifications do I need to become a mentor?The ideal mentor at The Mind Gala Science Writing Mentorship Program is someone with experience in science communication/writing.