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Exhibit your work at the Summer Science Exhibition 2024
The Summer Science Exhibition is the Royal Society’s flagship public engagement event which takes place in July every year at the prestigious home of the Royal Society in central London.
We learnt a lot from every single visitor and for the first time we had the chance to be on the other side of the bench and see how much people appreciate what we do. It was extremely heart-warming. Through the SSE we sparked people's curiosity, encouraged critical thinking, and ignited a passion for scientific exploration in the minds of our visitors.
I would highly recommend taking part in Summer Science, for the exposure it has given our research, and for the fantastic experience of connecting with visitors and getting direct feedback.
One of the most enjoyable and satisfying outreach opportunities that I have ever taken part in. The range of background of visitor is so wide that almost each encounter brings up something new.
It was a fantastic experience both in terms of the week itself but also for the skills portfolio that we developed as a team. As team leader I would now feel confident taking on big projects and in my own abilities to lead and direct.
A unique opportunity to showcase your research at the UK’s most prestigious science exhibition. Applications to exhibit at the 2024 Summer Science Exhibition are now open.
If you are interested in attending an online session with the public engagement team on 5 September 2023 (12:00-13:00), please register here.
For all enquires, please email us.
Find out more about exhibiting at the Summer Science Exhibition.
The call for proposals will close at 3pm on Monday 2 October 2023.
Each year over 10,000 members of the public, including 2,000 school students, visit the Summer Science Exhibition. Many more are reached through coverage on TV, in the media and through our online content.
The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to raise the profile of your research and institution with key influencers, including potential funders, government and the public. We welcome proposals from researchers in academia, industry and in between, as long as the project lead is UK-based.
Learn more about the process and benefits of exhibiting at the Summer Science Exhibition.
Writing your proposal
- Guidance for completing your proposal (PDF)
- Example proposals (PDF)
- Blank application form to draft your proposal (DOC)
- Case studies (PDF)
Selection criteria
The Summer Science Exhibition Committee will invite a selected number of research exhibits to take part in the 2024 Summer Science Exhibition.
They aim to select exhibits that cover a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines.
Selection will be based on:
Quality and cutting edge science: The most important component: the science on show should be novel, robust and ground-breaking
Interactive and hands-on elements: Wherever possible, exhibits should contain elements that visitors can touch and try out to understand the scientific concepts behind the research
Interest to a broad audience: The most successful exhibits are those that are relevant to visitors or their experiences
Learn more about exhibiting at the Summer Science Exhibition.
How to apply
You will need a Flexi-Grant account to submit a proposal. If you do not already have one, you can click on the Submit a proposal button at the top of this page. This will take you to the Flexi-Grant homepage where you can register.
Once you have created an account:
- Select Grants application system
- Go to My applications
- This will display a list of applications you can start - scroll down to Summer Science Exhibition 2024
After completing a section you can save it and return to your application at any time.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email us or call on +44 20 7451 2615.
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