- Overview<\/a><\/li>
- Ambassador Programme & EMBLconnect<\/a><\/li>
- Acommodation & Travel<\/a><\/li>
- Bursary<\/a><\/li>
- Application<\/a><\/li>
- Schedule<\/a><\/li><\/ul>
\nOverview<\/h2>\n
Understanding the delicate relationship between a protein’s structure and its function is key to understanding life itself. As the field of structural biology evolves with groundbreaking AI tools like AlphaFold, making sense of these biological building blocks has never been more exciting to bring into your classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The EMBL Science Education and Public Engagement team, in partnership with Merck, warmly invites STEM educators to join us for a free, 2.5-day immersive train-the-trainer course<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Designed specifically for formal and informal educators, this course provides you with everything you need to confidently bring cutting-edge science into your classroom and train your fellow teachers to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Dates:<\/strong> 1 \u2013 3 March 2027<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Location:<\/strong> EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cost:<\/strong> Completely free of charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Language:<\/strong> English (CEFR B2 minimum, C1 recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Audience:<\/strong> Secondary school STEM teachers and teacher trainers from EMBL member states<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Requirements<\/strong>
Please note: All course sessions, including specialist talks by researchers, group discussions and course\/support materials, are in English only<\/strong>. No translation or interpreting is provided. We ask that applicants have a confident working level of English (CEFR B2 minimum, C1 recommended) so they can engage fully in discussions with other participants, and can get the most out of question and answer sessions. Please consult this self-assessment chart<\/strong><\/a> if you are unsure about your language skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to Expect<\/strong>: Say goodbye to dry lectures. You will get hands-on with a brand-new EMBL teaching resource that mixes tactile, game-based, and computer-based activities to help students explore protein structures in a highly engaging way. You will also meet EMBL scientists, tour our world-class facilities, and exchange best practices with a vibrant community of educators from across Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Become an EMBL Teacher Ambassador<\/strong>: This is a “train-the-trainer” course, meaning you leave with more than just a lesson plan. By completing this course, you will become an official EMBL Teacher Ambassador. We will equip you with the tools, scientific talks, and educational materials needed to run your own local “EMBLconnect” training courses in your native language, empowering your local teaching community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During our time together, you will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Discover<\/strong> cutting-edge EMBL research on protein folding and Artificial Intelligence directly from the scientists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Explore<\/strong> behind the scenes with guided visits to EMBL\u2019s scientific laboratories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Trial<\/strong> our brand-new, classroom-ready teaching resource through hands-on testing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Equip<\/strong> yourself with the materials and confidence to deliver your own EMBLconnect courses back home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Connect<\/strong> and share teaching resources and tools with an inspiring network of European STEM colleagues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Course organisers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
EMBL<\/strong> Science Education and Public Engagement
<\/strong>EMBL\u2019s Science Education and Public Engagement office shares the scientific discoveries of EMBL with young people, teachers and the diverse public in Europe and beyond. Our education programmes convey complex, cutting-edge topics in life science research in an exciting and insightful way, fostering the discovery of current research trends, the scientific method, and scientific career paths. Our teacher training courses empower educators to bring modern life sciences into the classroom. Visit our website<\/a> for further information about our activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMerck, a leading science and technology company, operates across life science, healthcare and electronics. More than 64,000 employees work to make a positive difference to millions of people\u2019s lives every day by creating more joyful and sustainable ways to live. From providing products and services that accelerate drug development and manufacturing as well as discovering unique ways to treat the most challenging diseases to enabling the intelligence of devices \u2013 the company is everywhere. In 2022, Merck generated sales of \u20ac 22.2 billion in 66 countries.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
Ambassador Programme & EMBLconnect<\/h2>\n
The EMBL Teacher Ambassador Programme<\/strong> empowers you to bring world-class life science training directly to your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As an Ambassador, you act as the gateway to EMBL\u2019s resources for your local community. You will lead EMBLconnect courses<\/strong>– customised professional development sessions based on EMBL\u2019s successful training models, delivered in your local language, and tailored to the unique needs of your school system. Through your leadership, a much wider community of teachers can access cutting-edge science education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A True Partnership: How We Support You<\/strong> You are never doing this alone. While you take the lead in running the course, the EMBL Public Engagement team works closely with you during preparation. We provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Comprehensive Materials:<\/strong> Ready-to-use scientific and educational content, plus application and evaluation templates. (You also have complete freedom to add your own localised content!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Logistical & Financial Backing:<\/strong> We offer a small budget to cover basic expenses like catering or printing, and we actively promote your course to the broader EMBL teacher network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ongoing Guidance:<\/strong> Continuous support from our team on designing and delivering your agenda.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Your Journey<\/strong> Your role begins with a dedicated train-the-trainer course where you will master the materials needed to deliver EMBLconnect sessions. Upon completion, you will receive an official Ambassador certificate, with additional certification awarded once you successfully run your first local course. Moving forward, you will be the first to know about EMBL\u2019s newest resources and activities for young learners to share with your network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Becoming an Ambassador<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Gain exclusive, first-hand insights into EMBL’s latest research and educational initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receive professional development training from an internationally recognised scientific institution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Build your CV and gain valuable experience as a mentor and trainer for your peers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contribute to improving science teaching and professional development in your home country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Join a passionate, international community of forward-thinking STEM educators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Receive official certificates acting as an EMBL Teacher Ambassador and an EMBLconnect trainer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
Acommodation & Travel<\/h2>\n
Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The course will take place on the EMBL campus in Heidelberg, Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you are travelling from outside the Heidelberg area, we are delighted to offer complimentary single-room accommodation and breakfast at The Heidelberg Exzellenz Hotel<\/strong> to make your trip as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Dates:<\/strong> 2 nights (Check-in: 1 March | Check-out: 3 March)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- How to reserve:<\/strong> Simply indicate that you need a room on your application form. Please make sure to select this option when you first apply, as we are unfortunately unable to add hotel bookings after applications are submitted.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you require accommodation for additional nights\/people, please arrange this directly with the hotel at your own cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hotel contact details:
<\/strong>The Heidelberg Exzellenz Hotel
Rohrbacher Stra\u00dfe 29
69115 Heidelberg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
T +49 6221 9150
F +49 6221 16427-2
info@the-heidelberg.de<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- How to reserve:<\/strong> Simply indicate that you need a room on your application form. Please make sure to select this option when you first apply, as we are unfortunately unable to add hotel bookings after applications are submitted.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Dates:<\/strong> 2 nights (Check-in: 1 March | Check-out: 3 March)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Logistical & Financial Backing:<\/strong> We offer a small budget to cover basic expenses like catering or printing, and we actively promote your course to the broader EMBL teacher network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Explore<\/strong> behind the scenes with guided visits to EMBL\u2019s scientific laboratories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Location:<\/strong> EMBL Heidelberg, Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ambassador Programme & EMBLconnect<\/a><\/li>