Agora - Science meets society
The Agora instrument aims to promote dialogue between scientists and society: it encourages scientists to communicate their current research to a non-specialist audience. Based on interaction and mutual listening, Agora projects enable scientists and the public to meet directly, thus stimulating exchanges between all participants.
Types of subsidy:
- Agora projects (CHF 5'000 - 200'000)
- Submission deadline: September 17, 2024, 5 p.m.
- Agora Rolling Call projects (up to CHF 50,000)
UNIL support
Faculties
Ask your faculty contacts if your faculty offers Agora project follow-up.
Agora Committee
A committee comprised of members from UNICOM, the Service de Culture et Médiation Scientifique, and the Service de la recherche provides oversight for Agora projects, offering targeted support for application preparation and guidance in scientific communication and/or mediation.
The committee convenes four times a year (in March, June, September, and December).
Contact Point
Requests for support, as well as any inquiries regarding the instrument, can be directed to agora@unil.ch.
Support
Submission to the Agora committee is not obligatory but strongly recommended.
- For Agora projects:
- Please submit a support request to agora@unil.ch by June 16.
- Information to be provided by applicants: Subject and brief description, specifying needs (support request, communication/mediation needs, etc.).
- Applications will then be reviewed by the committee, and support from the relevant service(s) will be offered during the summer to assist with application preparation.
- For Agora rolling call projects:
- Please submit a support request to agora@unil.ch.
- Information to be provided by applicants: Subject and brief description, specifying needs (support request, communication/mediation needs, etc.).
- Applications will be processed, typically, at the next Agora committee meeting. The applications will then be reviewed by the committee, and support from the relevant service(s) will be provided.
