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Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2027

Falling Walls Foundation (Female Science Talents)

A one-year career development programme for 20 outstanding early-career women and gender-diverse scientists from all disciplines worldwide.

Award
Free of charge; travel, accommodation and catering for two Berlin gatherings covered by the Falling Walls Foundation
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Berlin, Germany (online components plus in-person gatherings)
Deadline
15 Nov

About the programme

The Intensive Track runs from February 2027 to January 2028 and supports early-career scientists through skill-enhancement workshops, career talks, peer exchange, mentoring and high-level events. Participants attend two in-person Gatherings in Berlin, gain international visibility and join the Falling Walls community. The programme is free of charge, with travel and accommodation covered. Applicants are encouraged from the Global South.

Duration: One year (February 2027 to January 2028)

Eligibility

  • Female or gender-diverse (cis or trans women, genderqueer and non-binary people) identity
  • PhD student in the final stages of research, or postdoctoral researcher who completed PhD in 2021 or later, or equivalent qualification (e.g. medical degree or advanced professional scientific training)
  • Fluency in English
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What they look for

  • Excellence in scientific field with innovative thinking
  • Willingness to contribute to peer learning, mentoring the next cohort, and organising community events
  • Women from the Global South especially encouraged to apply

What you will need

  • Curriculum vitae (tabular format)
  • Video introduction (mp4, max 2 minutes)
  • Five text answers (600 characters each)

How to apply

  1. Apply via the online platform in the Falling Walls Global Call during the application period
  2. Answer five text questions of 600 characters each
  3. Upload CV and video introduction
  4. Jury selection after the November close, final decision by end of December, selected participants notified in January
  5. Programme kick-off in January or February 2027

Applications are submitted on Falling Walls Foundation (Female Science Talents)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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