Application Deadline: 15 December 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track. For the year 2025, Falling Walls Foundation are looking for 20 exceptionally talented women* in science from all disciplines to take part in the one-year intensive programme.
Requirements
- Excel in Their Scientific Field: Demonstrate outstanding research, innovative thinking, and a commitment to advancing knowledge in their discipline.
- Actively Contribute to the Programme and Community:
- Engage in Peer-to-Peer Learning: Share skills and insights in interactive sessions and small group discussions.
- Mentor the Next Cohort: Support future participants through mentorship, offering guidance to help them thrive in the cohort of 2026 (up to 4 times per year).
- Initiate and Engage in Community Events: Organise engaging events like panel discussions or knowledge-sharing sessions that bring added value to the community.
- Are Proactive and Collaborative: Enthusiastically participate in programme workshops, contribute ideas, and foster a positive and supportive atmosphere for all participants.
- Have Excellent Communication Skills: Fluency in English; good communication and self-presentation skills
Benefits of the Intensive Track
The Intensive Track programme offers selected participants a wealth of opportunities for personal and professional development:
- Participate in two high-level gatherings in Berlin: Join the International Spring Gathering and International Fall Gathering at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2025. Travel scholarships are provided for both events.
- Skill-Enhancement Workshops and Career Talks: Attend a series of online and in-person workshops on topics like female leadership, science entrepreneurship, science communication, pitch training, and more.
- Peer Exchange with Fellow Talents: Connect with like-minded, high-potential scientists from various disciplines in a vibrant and diverse learning community.
- Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Engage with Female Science Talents role models and women leaders in academia, business, and politics, including representatives from our official partners: Bayer Foundation, Elsevier Foundation, Volkswagen Foundation, German Research Foundation, and the Klaus Tschira Foundation.
- Access to the Falling Walls Community: Expand your network through the Falling Walls Venture, Engage, and Lab communities.
- Visibility and Reach: Benefit from increased visibility via the Falling Walls Community, sharing your work and insights with a global audience.
Timeline:
- The programme will commence in February 2025 and run through January 2026.
- Successful applicants take part approx. once a month in online events such as workshops or career talks (up to 180 minutes) and travel to Berlin (Germany) twice: for 4 days in April/May and for 4 days in November.
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our online platform (see « Apply Now” button below) and fill in the application form. In this form, you will be asked to:
- Tell us about yourself (300 characters limit incl. spaces)
- Describe your research (300 characters limit incl. spaces)
- Outline your career goals and vision (300 characters limit incl. spaces)
- Describe how this programme can support your objectives (300 characters limit incl. spaces)
- Explain how you can positively contribute to the programme (300 characters limit incl. spaces)
Additionally, you will be asked to upload the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Highlight the key stages and achievements of your career (tabular format).
- Video Introduction: Share more about yourself and your motivation in a video (mp4, maximum 3 minutes).
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track
