Deadline: 15 June 2025
Do you have a breakthrough idea that can positively impact science and society? If yes, then share your innovation idea in just three minutes and demonstrate which wall your research aims to break.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines.
- You must be 18 years or older when submitting your application.
- You must fulfil at least one of the following formal requirements:
- You are currently enrolled in university
- You are currently a postdoc
- You received a Bachelor’s degree no more than 10 years ago
- you received a Master’s degree no more than 7 years ago
- You received a PhD no more than 5 years ago
- An MD (medical degree excl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a Master’s degree. A Dr. med. (medical degree incl. a doctoral dissertation) is deemed equivalent to a PhD. The global diversity of academic degrees is acknowledged.
Application Requirements
- Applications must be submitted in English.
- Submitting multiple applications is not permitted.
- Travel & accommodation expenses for international Falling Walls Labs will not be covered unless otherwise stated by the local organisers.
- This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Past participants are no longer eligible to apply.
- No ticket purchase necessary when applying to an international Falling Walls Lab.
For more information, visit Falling Walls Foundation.