FameLab UK
About FameLab
FameLab is a brilliant competition to find the new voices of science, technology, engineering and maths.
Could it be you? Applications open on 2 November 2026.
We will run training in January for all applicants in preparation to take part in the Regional Final held on 16 February 2027 as part of the NI Science Festival.
FameLab UK Regional Hub Organisation for 2026-27
Previous winners
Emer Maguire won the regional final and then the UK final in 2015 - check out her presentation here and 2024's NI Winner was Dr Aaron Monson, Dr Erin McAvoy won in 2025 and Dr Ryan McFadden won in 2026!
Check out presentations from our 2024 here Regional winners go on to compete at a FameLab UK Final, hosted live at Cheltenham Science Festival. The FameLab UK winner will also represent the UK at the FameLab International Final. Applications to take part in FameLab UK are open on 2nd November and close on 16th January. We are holding FameLab training in January.
How to apply
Application form Application form2027 National Finals
Winners of the NI Regional Final will go on to compete at the UK final at the Cheltenham Science Festival in June 2027.
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Got a question?
Have a look through our FAQs to see if we’ve answered your question here. If you don’t see your question, please contact us.
What are the aims of FameLab?
• Create an active, international community of science-related researchers who are confident and skilled in communicating their research with the public .
• Facilitate an international network of trainers and institutions sharing resources, best practice and opportunities to support science communication.
• Find and support the next generation of Cheltenham Science Festival speakers
Am I eligible to apply?
• Lecturers in science including social sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics or 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 apply science including social sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics – for example, patent clerks, statisticians, computer technicians, consultants to industry
• Postgraduate students of science including social sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics (over 21)
• People who apply science including social sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics in the armed forces or government bodies
• People who apply science including social sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics in industry or business
You can take a look at our FameLab UK Participant Guide for more information
What does a FameLab performance look like?
