The European Researchers’ Night, funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions (MSCA and citizens), is a Europe-wide public event bringing researchers closer to the public.

The Night provides researchers the opportunity to showcase the diversity of science and its impact on citizens’ daily lives and to stimulate interest in research careers, especially among young people. The events highlight how researchers contribute to our society by displaying their work in an interactive and engaging forum.

As of the 2024-2025 editions, the European Researchers’ Night will also promote Researchers at Schools activities throughout the year. Bringing top researchers to schools will allow teachers and pupils to engage with them on important topics faced by our societies, such as climate change, sustainable development, health or nutrition.

 

Who can apply

• Any legal entity such as a single beneficiary or several organisations constituting a partnership at regional, national or international level, established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Countries
• Private and public research organisations, companies, public authorities, schools, science museums, parent-teacher organisations, EU mobility centres for researchers, foundations, or media organisations.

 

What can be funded

Any activity or event that boosts public awareness of the positive role of research education and science in society, 

particularly among young people.

 

Funding

The funding, in the form of lump sum contributions,

covers any expenses linked to the organisation of the events that can last up to two days: from the preparation of such events, to the awareness campaign, pre-events, the event itself, and the assessment of its impact. 

Activities may include:

• hands-on experiments conducted by researchers
• science shows with public participation
• debates
• « researchers’ speed dating »(meet researchers and ask them questions)
• competitions (such as science quizzes, games, puzzles, photo and art contests)
• workshops for children
• science slams
• guided visits of labs, research institutes, and other relevant places that are usually closed to the public.

 

 

Deadline: 25 October 2023, 17:00 (CET).

 

Read more here.