Entrants must be 21 years old or above and working in science, engineering, mathematics, medicine ,...

FameLab is trying to find people who want to talk about their work, not the people who have already shifted into science communication or promotion as a full-time career.

So, for example, we welcome:

• Early to mid-stage career researchers
• Lecturers in science, mathematics, engineering, medicine and medical subjects, including specialist science teachers with a science degree
• Researchers who use existing research or meta-studies – they don’t have to be getting their hands dirty
• People who work on applying science, technology, mathematics, medicine, medical sciences – for example, patent clerks, statisticians, computer technicians, consultants to industry…
• University students in science, mathematics, engineering and medical subjects (with a minimum of a first degree in science)
• People who apply science, mathematics, engineering, medicine, medical sciences in the armed forces or government bodies
• People who apply science, engineering, mathematics, medicine, medical sciences in industry or business
• researchers from the social sciences who look into implications of science and technology on society

However, we can’t accept people who are:

• Press or PR officers, even for science-related organisations
• Artists who work on science-related themes
• Performers whose shows are about science or engineering
• Science museum/centre staff who work exclusively or mainly with the public
• Journalists or broadcasters (as their main or only job)
• Non-specialist school teachers

UNLESS that activity is a temporary placement or a short-term job, and they plan to return to practising or researching science or engineering in the near future.