[Classifieds] Call for young researchers | Science Slams during The Year of German-American Friendship (Chicago, Atlanta and Portland)

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On behalf of the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, the Goethe Institute and The Year of German-American Friendship "Wunderbar together" policult is organising three Bilateral Science Slams in the United States this year. The initial round will take place on April 28th and 29th in Chicago.


For each slam, we are looking for four young researchers – two each from Germany and the United States – in the sciences and humanities to share their passion for groundbreaking research with a broad and intercultural audience at three unconventional and enjoyable evening events.


What do you need? Original research results in your area of expertise. The courage and joy to share your passion for science with the general public. The time and commitment to participate in coaching sessions and rehearsals prior to the slams via Skype. Applicants selected to participate in the slams will be provided round-trip travel to ) and accommodation in the chosen U.S. cities.



How do you benefit? Personal coaching on presentation skills with experienced science slam show producers; an audience for your own work and exposure to others’ cutting-edge research; and networking with colleagues from other fields and countries.To apply for one, two or all three Slams and for more details on the Bilateral Science Slams, please visit:

http://www.de.scienceslam.net/blog/application-science-slam-usa/


We would be especially interested to include scientists from your labroratory, so we hope you could help us find interesting topics and scientists.


Deadline for applications: April 11, 2019


Best regards,


Miriam Schmitt
schmitt at policult.de



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