Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society.
About Falling Walls Lab
The 2022 international Lab season has officially begun! Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines are invited to pitch their innovative idea in three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.
Falling Walls Lab Cape Town
| Application Deadline | 09 Aug 2023 |
| Country to study | South Africa |
| Type | Contest |
| Sponsor | Falling Walls Lab |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Falling Walls Lab Cape Town
1st prize: R 15 000 & the opportunity to present your idea to a prestigious international audience at the Falling Walls Science Summit in Berlin, GER 2nd prize: R 12 000 3rd prize: R 10 000
Requirements for Falling Walls Lab Cape Town Qualification
- Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines.
Criteria
You must be 18 years or older when submitting your application. You must fulfil at least one of the following formal requirements:
- You are currently enrolled in 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 considered equivalent to a Master’s degree. A Dr. med. (medical degree incl. a doctoral dissertation) is considered equivalent to a PhD. The diversity of academic degrees worldwide is recognised.
Application Deadline
August 9, 2023How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Falling Walls Lab on falling-walls.com to apply- Applications must be submitted 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 organisers.
- This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Past participants are no longer eligible to apply.
- No ticket purchase necessary when applying to an international Falling Walls Lab.
I confirm that I have not previously participated in a Falling Walls Lab prior to December 2022. *
I have read and accepted these conditions. *
For more details, visit Falling Walls Lab website.