Give STEM researchers national and international exposure with FameLab.
FameLab is the largest, public-facing science communication training program and competition for early career researchers in the world. FameLab provides an ideal platform for researchers to tell a national and international audience about their work.
It’s their opportunity to bring fame to their lab, showcase their research projects, represent their field of expertise, and raise the profile of the organisations at the forefront of science and research in Australia.
Science communication training at no cost to the researchers
- Entry to FameLab is free
- Top quality science communication training is provided
- Finalists receive media and interview training
- Finalists are invited to immersive science communication workshops by subject matter experts during a 3-night stay in Perth
- Travel and accommodation costs for finalists are paid by the organisers
- The FameLab Australia winner receives a trip to Cheltenham Science Festival 2026
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“The whole process has taught me so much and given me so many opportunities.” |
Career-long benefits
FameLab’s science communication and media training empowers early career researchers to excel at public speaking:
- Inspiring presentations at science events
- Dealing with the media
- Reporting on their research to heads of faculties, deans and organisation leaders
- Igniting the imagination of future scientists with presentations at schools and on open days
- Representing their organisation
New Deadline
New deadline: 12 midnight AWST on Sunday 6 April. Apply here.
If you have any questions please contact Project Manager Wayne Lubbe on wlubbe@fwam.com.au or 0424046715.
Here’s to uncovering Australia’s best new voices in science and sharing them with the world!
The FameLab Team.