Forsker Grand Prix is a research communication competition for PhD candidates. The Bergen final will take place on September 17th, and the national final will be in Oslo on September 25th. As a participant in Forsker Grand Prix, you get a fantastic opportunity to learn more about how to effectively convey your message to a large audience.

The ten selected participants will receive:

• Individual coaching and group sessions
• Help with storytelling, message delivery, camera training, and handling the press
• Increased attractiveness in the job market; candidates have secured permanent jobs because of Forsker Grand Prix
• Networking opportunities with the Research Council and other academic environments
• Interdisciplinary network

Application deadline: April 30th.

You can find the application form on the Forskningsdagene in Bergen website.

Note: You cannot have defended your dissertation before the competition takes place. It is possible to give the presentation in English, but group sessions and coaching will mainly be in Norwegian.

Feel free to read the article on uib.no from last year, where pregnancy researcher Marit Sandberg at UiB won the final in Bergen!

Don’t miss this great opportunity to improve your communication skills!

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