Apply to speak at Soapbox Science 2025

Soapbox Science’s 2025 speaker call is NOW OPEN! 

Apply online here!

Deadline 2nd March 2025

Are you a woman, non-binary or genderqueer person who works in science and who is passionate about your research? Are you eager to talk to the general public about your work in a fun, informal setting?  If so, then Soapbox Science needs YOU! We are looking for scientists in all areas of STEMM, from PhD students to Professors, and from entry-level researchers to entrepreneurs, to take part in this grassroots science outreach project.

What is Soapbox Science?

Soapbox Science is a public outreach platform for promoting women and non-binary scientists and the science they do. Our events around the world transform public areas into an arena for public learning and scientific debate. With Soapbox Science, we want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy, learn from, heckle, question, probe, interact with and be inspired by some of our leading scientists. No middle man, no PowerPoint slide, no amphitheatre – just remarkable scientists who are there to amaze with their latest discoveries, and to answer the science questions the public have been burning to ask.

 

Why should you apply to be a Soapbox Science speaker?

  • Help us improve the visibility of  underrepresented genders in science
  • Make valuable connections with other scientists
  • Engage with people who might not otherwise encounter science
  • Publicise your work through blogs and other media opportunities

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What other benefits will you gain from taking part?

  • Training at one of our bespoke Soapbox Science workshops
  • Chances to meet other fantastic scientists and join our growing Soapbox Science Alumni community of over 3000 inspirational speakers
  • Join the conversation about equality in science and highlight your ideas of how best to increase the visibility of women and underrepresented genders in science

Application are open for the following Soapbox Science events in 2025:

Australia:
Brisbane- date TBC
Melbourne- August 15th
Sydney- August 9th

Belgium:
Brussels- June 28th

Brazil:
Assis- date TBC
Lauro de Freitas- date TBC
Maceió- date TBC
Recife- date TBC
Salvador- September/ October

Canada:
Montreal- June 14th. Please apply here
Halifax- date TBC
Hamilton- September
Kamloops- June
Québec- date TBC
St John’s- date TBC
Toronto- September. Please apply here
Waterloo- May/ June
Winnipeg- date TBC

Finland:
Tampere- date TBC

Germany:
Berlin- date TBC
Düsseldorf- June/ July
Munich- July 5th
Tübingen- date TBC

India:
Delhi- date TBC

Indonesia:
Purwokerto- date TBC

Ireland:
Dublin- date TBC
Galway- date TBC

Netherlands:
Maastricht- May 17th

Nigeria:
Enugu- date TBC
Lagos- August

Portugal:
Coimbra- November

South Africa:
Cape Town- October

Spain:
Ponferrada- date TBC

Sweden:
Gothenburg- date TBC

UK:
Bradford- date TBC
Brighton- date TBC
Dundee- date TBC
Edinburgh- May
Exeter- date TBC
Liverpool- date TBC
London- May 24th
Milton Keynes- June 21st
York- June

USA:
Calexico- date TBC
New York- date TBC
Philadelphia- September

The deadline for applications is 02/03/25

Are you interested in taking part? Apply for one of our events here