Participating in FameLab will help you:

  • gain access to a global network of scientists and engineers,
  • improve your confidence and skills,
  • win some great prizes,
  • enjoy high level media exposure,
  • contribute to science events nationally and internationally
  • and maybe even win a trip to the Cheltenham Science Festival, UK to represent Ireland at the international finals!

By taking part in FameLab Ireland you will inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, gain important skills and meet amazing like-minded people. Importantly, you will also become part of an increasingly exciting, talented network of scientists and engineers, passionate about engaging the general public on science.

Explore this year's exciting prizes: 

Communication Master Class

Run by some of the best science communicators in the world, this is one of the best prizes for all FameLab finalists (top 10 candidates selected from the Ireland regional/video heats). Here you will learn why public engagement is important, develop invaluable media and presentation skills, and get the opportunity to network with scientists from many different scientific fields!

Get a taste of what happens at a FameLab Master Class.

FameLab Ireland Final Prizes 2019-20

  • Winner: €1618
  • 2nd prize: iPad
  • 3rd prize: €314 voucher

AND a special audience voted prize!

All-Expenses Paid Trip To The UK

The FameLab Ireland 2019-20 winner will compete in the FameLab International finals taking place during Cheltenham Literature Festival, UK in Octobe 2020. Here a world of opportunities will really be opened up as you network with fellow scientists from around 30 countries across the globe.

The two runners-up will also have the opportunity to participate in a UK science festival during 2020.

Other Opportunities

All FameLab Ireland candidates will meet other science enthusiasts, gain access to FameLab networks and develop their science communication skills (sci-comms training offered for all regional heats/mini-heats).

FameLab finalists will be invited to take part in science public engagement events in Ireland and internationally. To date, Irish alumni have been involved in various national initiatives including Science Week, Pint of Science, SCICOM Conference, Bright Club as well as events across the globe including in the UK, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands, South Korea and the USA.

And of course, you will undoubtedly win the appreciation of audiences, peers and funders for your passion for science!

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