The new initiative of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), which is funded by Zukunft Österreich fund (FZÖ), serves the purpose of modern, inclusive science communication for a target group of 10 to 14-year-olds. Social media should not be left to conspiracy theorists or enemies of science. Those voices should be countered with a format at the target group's level that teaches science-based content as comprehensibly and accessibly as possible.
Using the funds provided by Fonds Zukunft Österreich (FZÖ) ÖAW is developing an innovative video format for science communication in digital space, in particular in social media, that is suitable for the target group. Researches will be given the opportunity to present their scientific work and projects with the help of a professional video team and to create understanding and spark enthusiasm among children and young persons for science and for their own research work. The video packages and more detailed information will also be provided to teachers for teaching scientific content to their classes.
More Info here: TRUST! Science communication for the next generation (oeaw.ac.at)
The call for proposals is open to all topics and published all over Austria. A jury consisting of representatives of science and communication of ÖAW and FWF, as well as of experts in the fields of media and education will choose the submissions that are suitable for the programme according to editorial selection criteria and excellence in research and communication as well as diversity (gender, career stage, discipline, institution).
Call begins: 2 October 2023
Call ends: 5 November 2023
Selection: By the end of 2023