Same Migrant Community
Programme

Across various European cities with different migrant communities. The programme is currently active in several countries, including the UK, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.

The workshops are conducted in the heritage language shared by the students and the scientists.

Students are divided into small groups (3-5 students). For about 90 minutes, each group rotates through different stations. In each station, one scientist has around 15 minutes to present their work and lead a short hands-on activity.

The workshop concludes once all groups have visited every station and interacted with all scientists. At the end of the workshop, students are asked to complete a short questionnaire, which supports the impact evaluation of the programmes.

The topics covered at the workshops depend on the scientific fields of the scientists who participate in the workshops. Our team provides scientists with training in Science Communication for Children to help scientists prepare short hands-on activities.

We welcome scientists who are based in these countries, have a higher education or research experience, and have an ongoing international migration or grew up multilingual.

To apply, please fill out this form.

There are two possibilities for volunteer scientists: mentors and coordinators.

• Mentors are scientists who prepare and deliver the short hands-on activities on the day of the workshop. Mentors participate in an online group training on Science Communication for Children to help prepare and plan their activity.

• Coordinators are scientists responsible for organising the workshops. They represent Native Scientists and liaise between involved organisations, the school, and the mentor scientists to set a date for the workshop and organise all the logistics. Coordinators attend an online group training on How to Manage and Organise a Workshop.

Volunteers receive training on science communication and support from the Native Scientists team. Travel and materials costs are reimbursed.

Yes! Many of the volunteer scientists participate in multiple workshops, sometimes across different cities.

Schools with students from migrant backgrounds and heritage language classes are prioritised. Participation depends on the funds available to run the programme and on the availability of scientists.

You can always contribute to our cause. Partner with us, spread the word, donate, or stay updated regarding our career opportunities.

Contact us to discuss collaboration opportunities at joana.bordalo [at] nativescientists.org.