Science Fellow Form

Science Fellowship 2025 Application

Deadline for submission is November 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. and the successful applicant will be informed in January 2025.
The Science Fellowship 2025 is an award created by The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation (ESSF) that recognizes a young STEM professionals who is passionate about their work and committed to enriching their community through science communication and outreach. Applicants from all STEM disciplines are encouraged to apply, including the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, and science communication.

The successful applicant:
- Will receive an award of $2,500.00
- Will be recognized at The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation’s Annual General Meeting in March 2025
- Must commit to participating in a minimum of two outreach events at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton from January to December 2025 (virtual/asynchronous outreach options are available for those not able to travel to Edmonton)
Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Be under the age of 40
- Be a resident of Alberta, Yukon, or Northwest Territories
- Work in any field of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, medicine, and science communication
- Conduct their work in Northern Alberta or any Canadian territories (north of 52 degrees)
- Demonstrate that their contributions to their chosen field are impactful and align with the TELUS World of Science – Edmonton’s Strategic Framework and Core Values
Questions about your application can be directed to Katrina Tan at ScienceFellows@twose.ca.

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is under 40 years of ageresides in Alberta, Yukon, or Northwest Territoriesworks in Northern Alberta (north of 52 degrees) and/or the Canadian territories

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1) Describe the applicant’s work (max. 250 words)*

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2) Describe how the applicant’s work relates to the following areas of interest: Arctic, human health, the natural environment, space, dinosaurs and/or climate change? (max 250 words)*

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3) Describe how the applicant’s work impacts the lives of people living in Northern Alberta (north of 52 degrees) and/or the Canadian territories? How does it improve science literacy for the people living in these communities? (max. 250 words)*

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4) Describe the applicant’s experience with science communication (ie. sharing their professional knowledge with any general public audience or peer audience) Please provide examples and define the audiences you have worked with. (max. 250 words)*

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5a) TELUS World of Science – Edmonton's main audiences are families with young children, seniors, students, and teachers. What engaging ideas does the applicant have for interacting with the Science Centre's audience? How would the applicant communicate these ideas?*

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5b) What ideas does the applicant have for bringing new audiences to the Science Centre? (ie. Indigenous peoples, underserved populations, post-secondary students, programs delivered digitally) (max. 250 words)*

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TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage Indigenous peoples, persons living with disability, sexual and gender minorities, women and members of all minority groups to apply. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Science Fellowship 2025 Application

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