The Josh Award returns for 2024 and applications are welcomed from February 24th.
The Josh Award is a national prize for early-career science communicators who are passionate about continuing to work in this field in the future, including students, volunteers, researchers or creatives.
We welcome applicants who will bring a valuable difference to our sector, either through the audiences they work with or via their own leading edge creative practice, or both!
The Josh Award Winner will receive:
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£500 to £2,500 depending on funds availability and need, to develop their project or event to be part of a Science Discovery Centre's programme, or at a UK Science Festival.
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Opportunities for personal and professional development via the BIG network
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A place at the annual BIG Event in Cardiff
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Professional training sessions with the Science Museum Group's Academy
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A personal prize cheque of £2,000 from the Josh Award Fund
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The Josh Award trophy
Visit www.big.uk.com/josh for full details and for how to apply
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Jon Chase, winner of the Josh Award in 2017, being presented with the award by Carole Keating
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Ben and Fred (Juggling Science), winners of the Josh Award in 2019, being presented with the award by Helen Featherstone
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Josh Phillips, who the Award is named after