To enter FameLab you must be studying or working in science and be at least 18 years old. This includes private and public sector employees, teachers, technicians and anyone working in the fields of science, technology, engineering or maths. The competition aims to provide new opportunities for scientists to develop their skills as communicators.
Here is a more detailed description of eligibility criteria.
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Venue |
Deadline for application |
| HEATS |
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| Sofia - live heat |
7 April |
Sofia University, New Conference Hall |
5 April |
| Video |
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send the videos by email |
13 April |
| 2nd live heat |
21 April |
Sofia University, Aula |
20 April |
| MASTERCLASS |
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28-29 April |
Bankya |
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| NATIONAL FINAL |
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| Sofia |
11 May |
Sofia Science Festival, Zaimov Garden |
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| INTERNATIONAL FINALS |
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| Cheltenham, UK |
12-16 June |
Cheltenham Science Festival |
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- We will contact you by email to confirm the receipt of your application and inform you of the details
- Come to the audition closest to you and present any scientific topic to our panel of judges. (Don't forget to invitе your friends and family to come and watch and support you!)
- You will be given a maximum of 3 minutes in which to impress the judges. They are looking for exciting and engaging talks (in Bulgarian) that can be understood by a general public adult audience. Minimal props are allowed but there is no set up time or assistance. Power points’ presentations are not permitted.
- Prepare two 3-minute presentations for the Heat - one for the first audition, and another for the final of the day when the finalists will be selected from the shortlisted group
- A public audience will be present.
- The judges will be able to question you after each presentation and will also give you feedback where possible.
- If you want to submit a video, please read the instructions
- Up to ten finalists from the auditions will be chosen from the 2 live heats and the video heats
- Those selected through video will be invited to the live event on 21 April
- The finalists go through to a and then go to the
- At the final you will be asked to give a third 3 minute presentation on a science topic that is different from previous auditions.
- The judges will be able to question you on the topic and give feedback.
- An audience will be present and vote for the audience prize.
The aim of FameLab is to encourage scientists to inspire and excite public imagination with a vision of science in the 21st century. We are searching for the new faces of Bulgarian science who will be able to develop their ideas and presentation skills for a TV and non-specialist audience. At the auditions you only have 3 minutes to impress the judges by giving an entertaining and original talk that is scientifically accurate but also engaging to a non-scientific audience.
We have prepared a special page for you with hints on how to prepare for the competition.
There will be leading figures from the world of science and media at the auditions and final. We will announce their names closer to the date of the competition.
- The finalists will win a 2-day masterclass in science communication. You will work with UK and Bulgarian science communicators and media trainers to develop your media and presentation skills.
- The overall FameLab winner chosen at the Final in Sofia will attend the Cheltehnam Science Festival in the UK and compete in the FameLab International competition
- The winners will receive various trophies designed by artist Krum Tonev, prizes from Microsoft Bulgaria, there will also be an Audience Prize and special Awards
- But most of all you will definitely win the appreciation of the audience for you passion for science and be on TV!
If you are interested in FameLab - to make sure you don't miss the latest news… or the auditions! Good luck!
Do you have a question? Please contact us at beautiful.science@britishcouncil.bg
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