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Application 2025

Do you want to become a star of the scientific sky and shine in one of the oldest international science competitions? Do you wish to improve your presentation skills, experience the big stage, gain important networking opportunities, and enjoy an action-packed weekend with other finalists? Then FameLab is the competition for you!


The FameLab project began in 2004 and quickly gained worldwide popularity. In the Czech Republic, the competition has been organized since 2011 and has so far had only one Czech winner. Come and compete in 2025 with colleagues from all over the world!


What are the requirements?

You must:

  • study or work in the field of natural sciences, technical sciences, medicine, mathematics, or humanities, and be over 21 years of age

  • be a student or employee of a university or research institution, or a secondary school teacher operating within the Czech Republic

  • prepare a performance lasting no more than 3 minutes

  • present at the university and national rounds in Czech, Slovak or English; the international final is held in English

  • present your scientific topic without using a projector (i.e. no digital presentations, videos, etc.)

  • bring and take away all props by yourself and ensure their safety

  • attend the weekend MASTERCLASS training


Timeline


WHEN

WHAT

WHERE & HOW

May 20 – June 30

Application – send videos

End of July

Announcement of Czech finalists

Sept 13–14

National MASTERCLASS training

Prague

Sept 29

National final

Prague

Oct 31

International MASTERCLASS (online)

Online

Nov 25

International final

Geneva


More info:

Tips and Advice


How to apply

By sending your video to by June 30, 2025, you enter the preliminary round. An expert jury will select 8–10 best participants based on content, clarity, and charisma. These selected applicants will attend the prestigious weekend MASTERCLASS training and compete in the national final in Prague in September. The winner will advance to compete among the best presenters from other participating countries.

Video guidelines

Record your performance (max 3 minutes). Technical quality and device type do not matter – we will evaluate the content. Please send the video in the following format:


  • Landscape orientation

  • Standard Full HD Video 1080p

  • Resolution: 16:9

  • Picture aspect ratio: 1920 x 1080 px

  • Format: MP4


Questions or suggestions?

Contact the national coordinator for the Czech Republic:

Lucie Válová


Last change: April 29, 2025 21:33