Exchange Program for Scientific Initiatives from Falling Walls in Germany

The Falling Walls Foundation is offering an exchange program called "Science Engagement" for people with science initiatives that engage the public in science. The winner will receive a trip to Berlin in November to present their project at the Falling Walls Conference and win a prize for Best Achievement of the Year in Scientific Participation.

Accepted Initiatives:

• Participatory and interactive formats of all kinds: from co-productive research over public panels towards arts-driven or entertaining approaches.
• Projects of all sizes: from grassroots to institutionalized projects – common ground is the impact of your initiative.
• Exemplary initiatives from all over the world with a transferable and/or scalable approach that generates mutual learning and benefits for both sides, science and the public.
• Initiatives with measurable outcomes and long-term impact on their target group.

Benefits for all 50 Finalists:

• Unique networking opportunities with Science Engagers and peers around the world.
• Increased reach and visibility for you and your initiative on a global level.
• Participation in multiple professional workshops with other Finalists.
• Access to the global Falling Walls Engages Community, to join regular physical and virtual events such as the Falling Walls Engage Hubs.
• Access to the digital and global community platform Falling Walls Connect, to connect and collaborate with community members.

Extra benefits for the 20 Winners

• Win a trip to Berlin and showcase your project to an international audience and a distinguished jury on stage on 7 November.
• Have the chance to become the Breakthrough of the Year 2021 in the category Science Engagement.
• Become a Falling Walls Engage Science Engagement Ambassador, an exclusive part of the Falling Walls Engage Community, with exclusive learning and development opportunities
• In-depth co-learning and peer exchange with Falling Walls community members, partners, and global leaders.
• A video of your initiative published on our growing Falling Walls media library.

Extra benefits for the Breakthrough of the Year:

• Have your project presented in front of a physical and virtual audience of global leaders, award-winning professionals, and industry experts on 9 November at the Falling Walls Conference.
• Become a jury member in the category Science Engagement at Falling Walls 2022.

Each of the following can apply:

• Organizations and individuals are active in Science Engagement.
• All disciplines and project sizes are welcome.
• Your project must already be running. You cannot participate if you are still at the idea stage.
• Exception: The project started but is currently inactive due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• You must be 18 years or older when submitting your application.
• Applications must be submitted in English.

About Falling Walls:

Falling Walls is a unique international platform for leaders from the worlds of science, business, politics, the arts, and society. It was initiated on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall.

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