Application is currently on for the Champions of Science Africa Storytelling Challenge.
The Challenge is calling on all scientists and innovators in Africa to showcase their stories by amplifying the stories of scientific innovation taking place across Africa and the impact it is having on families, communities and the world. The Challenge hopes this will build public engagement and support for science, and inspire Africa’s young women and men to pursue careers in science and innovation.
Rewards & Benefits
- Publication of your story in the Johnson & Johnson Innovation “Champions of Science” compendium (electronic and print)
- Broad recognition as a Champion of Science through publicity and social media channels.
- $5,000 USD
- Invitation to serve as a “Champion of Science” ambassador at local or regional scientific/science policy meetings, as opportunities arise.
Eligibility
- Any scientist or innovator, affiliated with a higher-education institution, research institution, government, private company, NGO or an innovation hub doing research in any scientific field in Africa with the goal of making a positive impact on society is encouraged to participate.
- The Applicant must be authorized, by their affiliated institution to represent the science being profiled and to accept the award.
- The Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident in a country in Africa.
Evaluation Criteria
An independent selection committee will evaluate submissions based on their ability to meet the following criteria:
- Quality of the science/innovation (33%)
- Progress thus far/potential impact
- Team working on the idea
- Quality of the story (33%)
- How well is the idea communicated?
- How engaging is the presenter?
- How well is the potential impact communicated?
- Potential impact on society/ability to scale (33%)
- How many people are facing the problem/affected by the issue that the science addresses?
- How many people could the solution reach?
Timeline
- June 4th: Applications open
- September 1 Submission deadline
- September — October Judging
- 4Q 2018: Finalists notified, publication of Champions of Science compendium.
Got what it takes? Click here to apply.
