Researchers´ Grand Prix 2015
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| Coordinator | VETENSKAP & ALLMÄNHET, VA - Vetenskap & Allmänhet VA |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 120 000 |
| Project duration | January 2015 - December 2015 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
- Encourage scientists to participate in a dialogue with the public 38% of the participating researchers had become more positive to interact with the public. 62% was unchanged positive. - Increase public interest in research and the research profession 33% of visitors had a more positive attitude towards researchers. 59% was unchanged positive. 39% of visitors responded ´Yes´ the question: ´can you imagine doing research?´
Expected long term effects
In total 44 researchers, 59% women and 41% men competed. In the final five women and three men. Subject distribution was 34% Hum/Sam, 20% Healthcare and 45% Tek/Nat. Forskar Grand Prix was mentioned 78 times in the media until 31 December 2015. The finale is available at urplay.se. 96% of the final audience who participated in the evaluation found it easy to understand researchers´ presentations. 33% stated a more positive attitude towards the researcher after the competition. Among the researchers who responded, 63% stated more willing to interact with the public after the competition.
Approach and implementation
Eight regional competitions took place in September, financed by the respective local organizer, coordinated by the VA. The winners met in the final in Stockholm on 26/11 which was organized jointly by the four research councils and VA. All researchers received tutoring in presentation skills before the regionals and finals. The researchers´ average to coaching was 4.40 in the regionals, and 3.75 in the final, on a scale of 1-5. Organizer´s treatment 4.75 and 4.88. Comments for improvement: more marketing, highlight the coaching to attract more researchers to the competition.