The Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2027 is a prestigious global initiative designed to support early-career women researchers as they take their next big professional step. Backed by a diverse network of partners, this fully funded science fellowship offers an immersive career journey for 20 exceptionally talented women in science from every academic discipline worldwide. If you are an ambitious researcher looking to build an international network, gain global visibility for your work, and explore high-level leadership pathways, this women in science program provides the exact platform you need to thrive.
Name of Host Institution
Falling Walls Foundation (in partnership with the Bayer Foundation, Elsevier Foundation, Volkswagen Foundation, EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg, and the German Research Foundation)
Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
Open to PhD students in the final stages of their research or postdoctoral researchers who completed their PhD in 2021 or later.
Welcomes candidates from all academic disciplines based at universities or research institutions worldwide.
Accepts applicants with qualifications equivalent to a PhD, such as medical degrees or advanced professional scientific training.
Requires demonstrated excellence in your scientific field with innovative thinking and a commitment to advancing knowledge.
Demands fluency in English with strong communication and self-presentation skills to present your research to broader audiences.
Commitment to actively engage in peer learning, mentor the subsequent cohort of 2028, and help organize community events.
Timeline and Structure
The program runs for a full year, commencing in February 2027 and running through January 2028. Throughout the year, you will participate in online events once or twice a month, including workshops on science entrepreneurship, communication, and leadership, alongside peer sessions lasting roughly 60 minutes. Additionally, the fellowship requires two in-person trips to Berlin, Germany: a 4-day visit in May for the International Spring Gathering and a 6-day visit in November for the International Fall Gathering at the Falling Walls Science Summit 2027, with travel costs and accommodation fully covered.
Q: Who is eligible to apply if they do not hold a traditional PhD?
Candidates holding qualifications equivalent to a PhD, such as medical degrees or advanced professional scientific training, are explicitly welcome to apply.
Q: How often do participants need to attend online sessions during the one-year program?
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