FameLab is an initiative of the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK and this is the first year the contest is going international in nine countries in South-East Europe through the British Council network. The aim of FameLab is to encourage young scientists (18 to 35 years old) to inspire and excite public imagination with a vision of science in the 21st century.

The competition is all about finding new faces in Science, young people who will be able to develop their ideas and presentation skills for a TV audience. The model is familiar from TV programmes like Pop Idol and Mega Star – you have just 3 minutes to prove yourself to a panel of expert judges, with only the best going forward to the next round, and the talk should be entertaining and original, scientifically accurate but also engaging to a non-scientific audience.

Who is eligible for FameLab 2008?

"We are looking for people who have scientific stars in their eyes, people who can present an entertaining, original and exciting talk that is scientifically accurate but appealing to a non-scientific audience."
Kathy Sykes, Cheltenham Science Festival Director, UK

To enter FameLab you should be at least 18 years old (and preferably up to 35) and you should either study science or work in science. This includes private and public sector students, employees, 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 (in Serbian only).

We are expecting your applications until 31 January 2008. Fill in the registration form and send it to science@britishcouncil.org.yu

For all information and suggestions please write to science@britishcouncil.org.yu