Apply to speak at Soapbox Science 2026

 

Apply online here!

Deadline 2nd March 2026

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 2026:

Australia:

Brisbane- August

Melbourne- August

Sydney- August

 

Brazil:

Assis- October 24th

Recife- Date TBC

Salvador- August 29th

 

Canada:

Montreal- June 13th

Halifax- June

Hamilton- Date TBC

Kamloops- Date TBC

Québec- June

Toronto- September

Waterloo- June 7th

Winnipeg- date TBC

 

Finland:

Tampere- date TBC

 

Germany:

Berlin- Date TBC

Cologne- Date TBC

Hamburg- Date TBC

Munich- July 11th

Stuttgart- Date TBC

Tübingen- July 11th please apply here 

 

Greece:

Athens- Date TBC

 

Indonesia:

Purwokerto- October

 

Ireland:

Dublin- date TBC

 

Netherlands:

Maastricht- June

 

Nigeria:

Lagos- August 27th

 

Portugal:

Coimbra- Date TBC

 

South Africa:

Cape Town- September/ October

 

Spain:

Ponferrada- September

 

Sweden:

Gothenburg- April

Stockholm- Date TBC

 

UK:

Ballymena- June 27th

Brighton- May 30th

Dundee- date TBC

Edinburgh- Date TBC

Liverpool- date TBC

London- May 23rd

Milton Keynes- Date TBC

Nottingham- Date TBC

Plymouth- June 7th  

York- June

 

The deadline for applications is 02/03/26

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