The Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture & Community<https://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/centre/journalism-culture-and-community/> invites applications for short-term residential fellowships, to carry out independent research at Bournemouth University. Fellowships are open to both early-career and experienced researchers with a specific interest in any of the focus research areas of the Centre outlined below. The selected applicants will be expected to contribute to the Centre’s activities and research projects, including a requirement to present their research in a Faculty seminar. Successful Fellows may also be invited to apply for a Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship<https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/h2020/topics/msca-if-2017.html> with BU support. The fellowships are available for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks. Fellows will be provided with: • Access to library resources and University facilities; • Contribution to travel expenses for up to £300 (Europe) and £600 (Overseas); • Contribution to accommodation/subsistence expenses of £200; • Academic and administrative support to apply for Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship (deadline 14 September 2017). Focus Research Areas: • Reading, Writing and Publishing in the Digital Age • Literature and Medicine/Graphic Medicine • Media and Cultural Implications of ‘Brexit’ • Civic Media • Data storytelling • Journalism and innovation • Representing crisis and conflict, including trauma Whilst these areas will be prioritised, you are also welcome to apply with projects covering other areas that are broadly aligned with the Centre<https://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/centre/journalism-culture-and-community/>. If you are interested in applying, please email the Centre Director Dr Bronwen Thomas (bthomas@bournemouth.ac.uk<mailto:bthomas@bournemouth.ac.uk>) or Associate Director Einar Thorsen (ethorsen@bournemouth.ac.uk)<mailto:ethorsen@bournemouth.ac.uk)> attaching the following documents: • A cover letter (max 2 pages), explaining your proposed research and how it relates to CsJCC research area(s), including a proposed schedule. • A CV, with a list of your publications to date. The deadline for submitting your application is 27 March 2017. Bronwen Thomas Associate Professor Head of Research and Professional Practice, School of Journalism, English and Communication Director, Centre for the Study of Journalism, Culture and Community http://research.bournemouth.ac.uk/centre/journalism-culture-and-community/ Principal Investigator, Digital Reading Network www.digitalreadingnetwork.com<http://www.digitalreadingnetwork.com> BU is a Disability Two Ticks Employer and has signed up to the Mindful Employer charter. Information about the accessibility of University buildings can be found on the BU DisabledGo webpages. This email is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender and delete this email, which must not be copied, distributed or disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Bournemouth University or its subsidiary companies. Nor can any contract be formed on behalf of the University or its subsidiary companies via email.