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FameLab 2026, Preliminary Round – Register Until 31 March!

6:00 pm

by Mar 30, 2026
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WissensWerkstadt Bielefeld, DRESDEN-concept

MPI-CBG

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FameLab is the world’s largest science communication competition, where scientists present their research topic in just three minutes: clearly, engagingly and in a way that is accessible to a broad audience. Register now to take part! Registration for the regional heat Dresden ends on 30 March 2026.

Rules

  • Eligible participants include Master’s students, doctoral researchers and researchers aged 21 and above
  • Topics may come from the natural sciences or the social sciences
  • Each presentation must not exceed 180 seconds
  • Creative props are allowed: anything that can be carried onto the stage by the participants themselves (PowerPoint slides are not permitted)
  • Presentations are evaluated according to the criteria content, clarity and charisma

Prizes in the Dresden preliminary round

  • 1st prize:
    • €300
    • participation in a communication and media training (June 12–13, 2026 in Bielefeld)
    • participation in the FameLab Germany final (July 1, 2026 in Bielefeld)
  • 2nd prize:
    • €200
    • participation in a communication and media training (June 12–13, 2026 in Bielefeld)
    • particpation in the FameLab Germany final (July 1, 2026 in Bielefeld)

An audience award will also be presented on the evening of the event. The two top-ranked participants will qualify for the FameLab Germany final in Bielefeld, where they will compete for the chance to represent Germany at the international FameLab final.