The Academy of Science Communication is free of charge and open to scientific researchers from all scientific disciplines. Courses are conducted in English, and we prioritize applicants whose native language isn’t Danish.

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To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

• You should hold a position at the level of Assistant Professor or higher, with a solid research background. Experience with research-based teaching or similar is also desirable. (See below for possible exceptions to the employment requirement.)
• You must be passionate about science and envision a future within the research community.
• You may be employed at a university, a private research company, or a communication institution such as a museum. Membership in the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters is not required.
• You should have some initial experience with science communication.
• You must be motivated to engage in dialogue with the public.

In addition, we expect you to actively participate in all aspects of the Academy – not only during the course days, but also in preparation and in the practical communication activities throughout the program.

You should only apply if you are genuinely committed and able to invest both your time and energy in the project. We also expect that, as an alumnus, you will continue to engage in the Academy’s activities in the years to come and act as an ambassador for science communication within your research environment.

In return, we offer what is likely the most comprehensive training in scientific research communication in Denmark, along with access to a unique network of skilled science communicators.

Note: It is possible to apply as a postdoc if you have a particularly strong scientific research profile and extensive experience, and if you are likely to contribute actively to science communication in Denmark through a future scientific research position. This option is most relevant in fields where permanent positions such as Assistant Professor or tenure-track roles are relatively difficult to obtain. All else being equal, and within the same discipline, researchers in permanent positions will be prioritized over postdocs.

With its long and intensive format, the Academy of Science Communication is a unique, high-quality program offered exclusively by the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters in Denmark.

Participants report high satisfaction with the courses and describe gaining several valuable outcomes for their future careers in scientific research: general knowledge about communication and media, practical tools, a network of fellow communicators, and a strategy for their future outreach efforts.

Concrete evaluation results show that, after completing the course, participants feel more confident in communicating scientific research across platforms and media, and they more frequently share their knowledge with the public than they did before joining the program.

The Academy of Science Communication’s courses are supported by the Carlsberg Foundation and the Novo Nordisk Foundation.