Applications are open for the Falling Walls Foundation Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2027 - a fully funded one-year career programme for 20 outstanding early-career women* in science from all disciplines worldwide.
Programme runs roughly February 2027 - January 2028 (online workshops + two fully covered Berlin gatherings). Deadline: 15 November 2026, 23:59 CET.
*Inclusive of cis and trans women, genderqueer, and non-binary people. Global South applicants especially encouraged.
This Opportunity Station guide is original copy based on the official Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track page. It is not a reprint of any third-party blog.
Quick Facts - Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Falling Walls Foundation |
| Cohort | 20 early-career women* in science |
| Duration | ~Feb 2027 - Jan 2028 (one year) |
| Format | Online sessions (~3 - 5 hrs/month) + 2 Berlin gatherings |
| Berlin visits | ~4 days in May + ~5 - 6 days in November (Science Summit) |
| Funding | Free programme; travel & accommodation for Berlin fully covered |
| Deadline | 15 November 2026, 23:59 CET |
| Apply | Falling Walls Global Call / application platform |
Benefits
- Two high-level Berlin gatherings (Spring Gathering + Fall Gathering at Falling Walls Science Summit 2027) with travel and accommodation covered
- Skill-enhancement workshops and career talks (entrepreneurship, communication, leadership, etc.)
- Peer exchange with high-potential scientists across disciplines
- Networking with Female Science Talents role models and partners (Bayer Foundation, Elsevier Foundation, VolkswagenStiftung, EnBW, DFG, and others)
- Access to Falling Walls Venture, Engage, and Lab communities
- Visibility across the Falling Walls global audience
Eligibility
- PhD students in the final stages of research, or postdocs who completed their PhD in 2021 or later
- Equivalent advanced scientific qualifications welcome (e.g. medical degrees / advanced professional scientific training)
- All academic disciplines; universities/research institutions worldwide
- Outstanding research, innovative thinking, and commitment to advancing knowledge
- Ready to contribute: peer learning, mentoring the next cohort (up to ~6×/year), community events
- Strong English communication and self-presentation skills
- Inclusive definition of women*; Global South applicants especially encouraged
Application Materials
- Short form answers (≈300 characters each): about you; research; career goals/vision; how the programme supports you; how you will contribute
- Tabular CV highlighting key career stages and achievements
- Video introduction (MP4, max 2 minutes)
Timeline
- 1 Oct - 15 Nov 2026 - Applications open
- 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 CET - Deadline
- End of December 2026 - Jury decision
- January 2027 - Selected participants contacted; kick-off Jan/Feb
- May & Nov 2027 - Berlin gatherings
How to Apply
- Review the programme on the official Intensive Track page.
- Submit via the Falling Walls application platform (Apply button on the programme page during the open window).
- Upload CV and video; complete all short answers by 15 November 2026, 23:59 CET.
Official Links
Female Science Talents Intensive Track (official)
Apply - Falling Walls platform
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FAQs - Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2027
When is the deadline?
15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Is it fully funded?
Yes - no participation fee; travel and accommodation for both Berlin gatherings are covered by Falling Walls Foundation (visa fees not covered).
Who can apply?
Late-stage PhD students, postdocs (PhD ≥2021), or equivalent scientific qualifications - women* and gender-diverse applicants from all disciplines worldwide.
Where do I apply?
Via the Falling Walls Global Call / application platform linked from the Intensive Track page.
