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Same Home Town
Programme

We want to make Portugal the first country where all 10-year old children have met a scientist from their hometown.

Science workshop in Portugal
Children interacting with science materials
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Student exploring a leaf with a magnifying glass
Scientist showing a brain to the students

We build bridges between children and scientists, who return to their former primary schools to organise unique science workshops.

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We do this to broaden children's horizons, promote scientific literacy and higher education, and break stereotypes related to science and scientists.

Conceito e Formato

Concept and Format

Circular Education

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Children learn from scientists who studied at the same school or community.

Practical Activities

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Children learn by hands-on and practical activities.

Decentralisation and Equity

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The programme prioritises schools in less privileged contexts and with limited access to science​

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Timeline

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Where we are

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  We reached all Year 4 students in public schools  
  We reached part of Year 4 students in public schools  

FAQs

  • Open positions
    We are currently looking for a Development and Marketing Lead. See how to apply here. Applications open until 9th September.
  • Curricular 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.
  • Non-curricular 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. Annual Internship Programme Opened every June. Apply for the current round here. Micro Internships 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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