FameLab Awards - opportunity to promote your research

FameLab is a live science communication competition that challenges scientists to communicate big ideas simply. Bringing together the world’s most charismatic young researchers, FameLab inspires audiences to see the world from new perspectives. Since its birth at the Cheltenham Science Festival in 2005, FameLab has grown into the world’s leading science communication competition, running across five continents and engaging 27 countries.

By entering FameLab, you could find new audiences for your research, represent your country at the FameLab International final in the UK, and open doors to global opportunities in science communication!

Eligibility

• Participants must be 18+ years old, citizens or permanent residents of Australia and pursuing studies or working in a scientific field.

• Eligible entrants may be Graduate students (both MSc or PhD), Postdoctoral fellows and early-career researchers within 5 years of receiving PhD or MSc degrees (career breaks taken into account). International (non-Australian Citizen) scientists who are currently working and studying in Australia are welcome, though they must demonstrate a formal affiliation with an Australian institution.

• Science communication students and professionals, employees of the British Council and their next of kin are not eligible to enter.

• Evidence must be show that the research being presented by entrants has undergone at least two forms of relevant peer-review. This may include publications, conference titles or evidence of internal review from a director/dean/head of your organisation.

Online Application Form

http://www.britishcouncil.org.au/famelab/enter-competition/apply

Applications close on Friday 19 February 2016.

In you intend to apply for a FameLab Award, please advise the Faculty Research Office (medicine.research@monash.edu) as external editorial assistance on your application is available through Monash University's Prizes & Awards Strategy.