Ideas & opportunities

Inspirational ideas, opportunities and practical resources for researchers interested in getting involved in public engagement.

• MRC Festival: Information for organisers
  The next MRC Festival of Medical Research will take place 18 May – 30 June 2020
• Activity packs
  Download free guidance notes and resources
• Public engagement schemes and awards (see below)
  Opportunities to showcase MRC activities
• Max Perutz Science Writing Award 
  Public writing masterclass for MRC PhD students
• Engagement highlights
  Inspiring examples of MRC engagement

If you are looking for help to get started with engagements visit Guidance & planning. 

Public engagement schemes and awards

Schemes

• British Science Association Media Fellowships
• British Science Festival Award Lectures
• Nuffield Research Placements
• Royal Society MP/Scientist Pairing Scheme
• STEM Ambassadors Scheme
• Sense about Science - Voice of Young Science network

• NCCPE - Public Engagement Ambassadors (PEAs) Scheme

Competitions and awards

• MRC Max Perutz Science Writing Award
• Fame Lab
• NCCPE -Engage Competition
• WISE Awards – celebrating women in science, technology and engineering

For a full listing visit UK Science Festivals

The UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC) brings together over 60 major science centres and engagement organisations hosting annually by over 20 million visitors.

UK Public Libraries can offer opportunities to engage with local audiences. Listing of local library services in England and Wales and Scottish libraries and information.