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Knight Center for Specialized Journalism Seminar Fellowships
Medical Advances: Treatments, Cures, Possibilities
September 23-26, 2008
Applications due August 13
This seminar will survey recent breakthroughs in medical research, look at future possibilities and
talk about new science, ethics and more. At Knight Center seminars print, broadcast and online journalists receive
in-depth training, meet like-minded colleagues, get grounded in a new assignment or rekindle enthusiasm for a
long-time beat. Seminars are free of charge.
Seminar speakers will be experts from top research institutions, government, business and the media. Participants
will gain valuable sources and engage in thought-provoking discussions with colleagues from around the country.
Knight Center fellowships cover all seminar costs, including reference materials, hotel lodging and meals. Seminars
are held at the University of Maryland, in the metro Washington, D.C. area.
All applications must be received by August 13.
Learn How to Apply
The Knight Center is funded by the John S. and James L. Knight
Foundation and is a professional program of the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College
of Journalism. Participants stay in a hotel on the University of Maryland campus, located near
Washington, D.C. Applicants must work for independent news organizations or be independent freelance
or online journalists. The Knight Center seeks diversity among participants.
Contact the Knight Center at 301/405-4817, or e-mail us at knight@umd.edu.
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