Science on Stage
Heidelberg’s 1st Science Communication Competition
Got talent? Love science?
Bring science to life through performance and storytelling!
Send us a 1-minute video showing your talent and tell us why you want to join.
What you win:
- One of 15 spots in a 4-month talent program
- Professional coaching
- A performance on the big stage
Deadline: March 19, 2026
Apply to: scienceonstage@dai-heidelberg.de
Think big. Be creative. Take the stage.
Science on Stage
A project by DAI Heidelberg & Professor Veli Vural Uslu
Supported by Tschira Foundation
What if science themes weren’t just limited to textbooks – but took to the stage?
What if you were the one explaining the universe, climate change, or chemistry through music, movement, or storytelling?
Science on Stage is a 6-month talent program and competition for young creatives who want to perform, experiment, and communicate science in new and exciting ways.
If you love science and love being creative – this is for you.
What Is Science on Stage?
Science on Stage invites students aged 14+ from Heidelberg and the surrounding region to transform scientific ideas into performances. Whether you rap, dance, act, write, film, or invent something entirely new – this is your chance to show how science can come alive on stage.
You’ll apply with a short video audition, pitching your idea for a creative science performance. No limits, no fixed formats – just your imagination. This is more than a competition – it’s a chance to build confidence, sharpen your communication skills, and stand out by combining science with creativity -no prior stage experience required.
Why You Should Apply
- Be one of 15 selected students
- Join an exclusive 4-month talent program
- Get professional coaching in performance & science communication
- Develop your idea from concept to stage-ready performance
- Perform live at the final Science on Stage event at the DAI Heidelberg in july
Language & Format
The program is conducted primarily in English, the global language of science – helping you build confidence communicating your ideas internationally. (Future editions will expand towards a more bilingual format.)
Who Can Apply?
Students aged 14+
- From schools in the Heidelberg region
Curious about science, storytelling, and performance
How to Apply
🎬 Submit a 1-minute video showing:
- your creative talent. You could rap the periodic table, dance photosynthesis, perform a sketch about climate change, or surprise us with your own idea
- how you communicate a scientific idea
- why you want to take part in Science on Stage
The focus is on creativity and communication, not perfection.