FameLab Germany returns for another round in 2026 – and Dresden is once again part of it!

At FameLab, young scientists present their own research topic in just three minutes - comprehensible, entertaining and completely without technical presentations. The aim is to get to the heart of complex content and inspire a broad audience for science. The international stage format is regarded as a springboard for careers in research, media and science communication.

Preliminary decision Dresden

• May 06, 2026

• Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Dresden

Anyone who impresses here will qualify for the national final with a little talent and stage presence.
The public is also cordially invited to attend on May 6 and experience the three-minute presentations from the science scene live. Admission is free. Information on ticketing will be published shortly.

In addition to Dresden, preliminary rounds will also be held in Bielefeld, Bremerhaven, Karlsruhe and Regensburg in 2026. Two participants from each preliminary round will go through to the German final. The grand national final will take place on July 1, 2026 in the Rudolf-Oetker-Halle in Bielefeld in front of a large audience.

It's worth taking part!

You can take part:

• Master's students

• doctoral students

• Young researchers aged 21 and over

The choice of topic is open - from natural and social sciences to technology and medicine to interdisciplinary approaches. Creative aids are permitted, PowerPoint presentations are taboo.

The winners of the preliminary rounds can look forward to

• prize money

• professional coaching from the National Institute for Science Communication (NaWik)

• The winner of the German final will represent Germany in the international FameLab competition.

All information on registration can be found at: www.famelab-germany.de
Further information will follow shortly. This page will be updated on an ongoing basis.