Same Migrant Community
Programme

The Same Migrant Community programme is currently implemented across European countries, in cities with different migrant communities. We are active in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Switzerland.

Students (6-12 years old) 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. Before and after the workshop, students are asked to complete a short questionnaire, which supports the impact evaluation of the programme.

Any scientist living in an European Country and who is having an international experience or that has grown up multilingual can participate in the programme. ‘Scientist’ is understood as someone with qualifications above a bachelor's degree (or in the process of obtaining one) or someone whose work includes a research and development component in any area of ​​knowledge, including exact, natural, social, and human sciences. All career stages are welcome. If you fit the eligibility criteria, you can apply by filling out this form.

Any teacher can contact us showing interest in hosting the programme, regardless of the subject or the location of the school where they teach. We prioritise working with schools that are free to attend.

As a scientist, you can choose to volunteer as a mentor or as a coordinator. Mentors Scientists who prepare and deliver the short hands-on activities on the day of the workshop. They are expected to attend an online group training on Science Communication for Children to help prepare and plan their activity for children aged 6 to 12 years old. Mentors are expected to dedicate 6 hours with their participation in a workshop. Coordinators Scientists responsible for organising the workshops. They represent Native Scientists and are expected to liaise between involved organisations, the school, and the mentor scientists to set a date for the workshop and organise all the logistics. Upon onboarding, coordinators attend an online group training on How to Manage and Organise a Workshop. Coordinators are expected to dedicate 12 hours per workshop with their participation in the programme.

If you fit the eligibility criteria, you can apply by filling out this form.

Registration is essential to check your eligibility, but does not guarantee participation in the programme. Despite meeting our scientist eligibility criteria, your participation depends on us meeting the conditions to be able to implement the programme in the city you live and in your heritage language. Every school year these conditions are evaluated and you might be contacted in case we can implement the programme in your city and language.

Workshops are scheduled according to the availability of the coordinator scientist and the teacher, selecting options of dates between November and April. To celebrate science, the Native Scientists team may suggest special occasions, such as World Science Day for Peace and Development.

Expenses related to travel and materials for the workshops are reimbursed up to a certain amount.

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

Scientists have freedom in choosing a topic within their field of expertise. Scientists will be given suggestions and tips to structure the workshop to the target audience (children around 6 to 12 years old). You can also count on the support of our team to prepare your hands-on activities.

There is no cost for the children and scientists that participate in the programme. Expenses related to programme implementation, training, impact evaluation, and dissemination, are covered through partnerships with cultural institutions, foundations, corporations, grant-making entities, and/or individuals.

Yes, scientists and schools can participate in the programme more than once.

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

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