The Academy of Science Communication is free of charge and open to researchers from all scientific disciplines. This particular programme is aimed at researchers in Denmark who do not speak Danish as their first language, but who wish to communicate with the Danish public.

The teaching will therefore be conducted in English, and the programme aims to equip you to communicate in either English or Danish with Danish media and platforms.

All applicants must meet the following criteria:

• You hold a position at Assistant Professor level or above (or equivalent) and have a solid research profile. Experience with research-based teaching or similar is an advantage.
• You are 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 of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters is not required.
• You have gained some initial, first-hand experience with science communication.
• You are motivated to engage in dialogue with the public.

In addition, we expect you to participate actively in all aspects of the Academy — not only on course days, but also through preparation and concrete communication activities throughout the programme.

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.