Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines are invited to apply for the Falling Walls Lab Competition For Young South Africans 2024. Apply Below:Â
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the Falling Walls Lab Competition For Young South Africans 2024 is 31 July 2024.
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Tell Me About The Award:
The Falling Walls Foundation discovers promising students and early-career professionals, visionary sciencepreneurs, international science engagers, and outstanding female science leaders. Throughout the year, participants in the specialized tracks compete to be part of skill-building workshops or to share their brilliant ideas on the prestigious Falling Walls Science Summit stage.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
All fields
Type:
Competition
Who can Apply?
Also, applicants must ensure they meet the following eligibility criteria:
You must be 18 years or older when submitting your application. You must fulfill at least one of the following formal requirements:
- You are currently in a university
- You are currently a postdoc
- You received a Bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago
- You received a Master’s degree no more than 7 years ago
- You received a PhD no more than 5 years ago
An MD (medical degree excl. a doctoral dissertation) is equivalent to a Master’s degree. A Dr. med. (medical degree incl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a PhD. The global diversity of academic degrees is acknowledged.
How are Applicants Selected?
It is also important to note the following information:
- Applications must be in English.
- Submitting multiple applications is not permitted.
- Travel & accommodation expenses for international Falling Walls Labs will not be covered unless otherwise stated by the local organizers.
- This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Past participants are no longer eligible to apply.
- No ticket purchase is necessary when applying to an international Falling Walls Lab.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
South Africa
Where will the Award be Taken?
South Africa
How Many Awards?
Not specified
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What is the Benefit of the Award?
Additionally, successful applicants will benefit from the following:
- Sharpen their presentation, communication skills, and critical thinking skills by pitching their innovative idea to peers, a jury of experts from academia and business, and the general public
- Connect with like-minded international Falling Walls Lab participants
- Receive valuable feedback from the esteemed jury and diverse audience
- Gain visibility in front of industry leaders, investors, and potential partners who can help take their projects to the next level.
- Compete to become an international Falling Walls Lab winner
*Additional perks vary by international Lab location and may include rhetoric workshops, pitch coaching, etc.
How Long Will the Award Last?
Unspecified
How to Apply:
Visit the official application page to fill out the application form.
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