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You can make a difference right now!

Underserved children are more likely to underachieve in science and maths than their peers.

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It does not have to be this way.
Meeting relatable scientific role models can go a long way in changing that.


Native Scientists exists to inspire, encourage, and empower children in underserved communities to realise their potential through innovative, award-winning educational programmes.

 

Your generosity makes our work possible. Less than 5% of what you give goes to administration costs.​

Donate

For one child to meet one scientist for the first time in their life

No money goes directly to children or scientists. All the money goes to organising and delivering workshops.

444

children met a scientist thanks to you since January 2022

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2025 Goal

​Reach

200 chidren

(10 classes) (5 schools)

through donations like yours

0 children

200 children

2026 Goal

​Reach

400 chidren

(20 classes) (10 schools)

through donations like yours

NOT STARTED

2027 Goal

​Reach

800 chidren

(40 classes) (20 schools)

through donations like yours

NOT STARTED

What people say

"I am both a scientist and an immigrant in a country that doesn't speak my native language so naturally I feel deeply connected with the work of Native Scientists."

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- Cecilia Pini

"Science can have a transformative power in the life and future of a child. We must encourage this and we need support to ensure this curiosity prevails for the good of us all.​"

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- Paulo Marques

"As a present for the accomplishment of my PhD, I asked all my friends to donate an arbitrary amount of money to Native Scientists."

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- Anonymous

FAQ

  • Open positions
    We currently don't have any open positions.
  • Student internships
    We welcome students from any field and academic level to consider doing their internship with us. If you are interested please email us your CV and telll us why you would like to do an internship with us. Internships for at least 6 months are preferred.
  • Micro internships
    Internships can be a critical stepping stone for those seeking to start, revamp or enhance their career. Hence, we welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to do short-term paid or pro-bono professional assignments. Micro internships usually have very specific goals that are mutually agreed. They can be 5 to 40 hours-long over a period of 1 to 6 weeks. If you are interested, please email us your CV and tell us where you are in your career and what skill/interest you have to offer.
  • Join us as a Researcher
    We are interested in conducting research to evaluate the impact of our programmes. We are open to collaborate and available to support in grant applications. Please email us explaining your idea, interest or plans. Below are some interesting fellowship options: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships, ISRF Funding Opportunities, The Branco Weiss Fellowship, FCT Funding Opportunities.
  • Blog writing
    Do you have a story to share? Or maybe you want to disseminate a science project, concept or discovery? At the Native Blog, you can share stories, thoughts or science. We accept articles on a wide range of topics as long as they are relevant to our audience: scientists from all areas of expertise, and teachers and parents with some kind of interest in science. It can be an article focusing on the importance of your research, or your thoughts on current issues affecting science and scientists, or your experience or advice regarding a specific aspect of your life as a scientist. If you are interested, please submit your idea or piece anna.napolitano [at] nativescientist.com. Publication cannot be guaranteed from the beginning, but we will assist you as much as possible in the process to make it happen. Learn more about our Native Blog here.
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