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NESTA FameLab competition for talented communicators.

19 Mar 2009

Share your scientific passion with the world and win £10,000.

Break down the barriers of science and inspire the public!

We are looking for people who are studying or working in science, technology, engineering or mathematics to enter our competition to find the country’s most talented communicators.

You could win:

  • £10,000
  • Cash prizes for nine runners-up
  • A 'Three-Minute Wonder' TV appearance on Channel 4
  • International speaking engagements
  • MasterClass training in science communication

Let’s talk science! All it takes is three minutes! Inspire and excite our expert judges with your three minute presentation.

There are two ways you can enter:

  • Submit a video entry (visit FameLab for details)
  • Audition live at one of our Regional Heats
4 April Manchester Museum of Science and Industry
18 April Bristol At-Bristol
25 April London Wellcome Collection
28 April Oxford Science Oxford
9 May Edinburgh Our Dynamic Earth

Grand Final:

5 June Cheltenham Cheltenham Science Festival

Free presentation mini-MasterClass sessions at each heat.

For full details of how you can enter, including competition closing dates and terms and conditions of entry, visit our brand new website:

The public can watch the Regional Finals for free, so come along to one near you to see a showcase of the best new science communicators.

Tickets to watch the Grand Final will be on sale from 30 March through:

We look forward to seeing you at NESTA FameLab 2009!

NESTA FameLab is run in the UK in partnership with NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) and is supported by Channel 4 and the British Council.