Providing spaces for student participation, amplifying their voices, and offering them unique, hands-on learning and mobility experiences are fundamental pillars of EELISA’s vision. By fostering engagement, collaboration, and real-world exposure, EELISA empowers students to become active contributors to both academic and professional communities, shaping the future through their perspectives and expertise. EELISA Student Reporter teams will play a vital role in capturing and sharing insights from major EELISA events, ensuring that student voices remain at the forefront of the conversation. 

This pioneering initiative serves a dual purpose: it offers students training and hands-on experience in science communication and media content creation, while also providing a platform for them to amplify their voices and share their unique perspectives on a student-driven scientific event. This opportunity is open to students of any level and field of study who have a passion for science communication and an interest in creative fields such as photography, graphic design, video, audio, and creative writing. It is time to show the world your creative side! 

What is this call about?

This is an open call to receive applications from students of Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) who wish to become EELISA reporters and media content creators during the 3rd EELISA Student Scientific Competition celebrated in Politehnica of Bucharest on June 12-13, 2025. The three BME selected students will travel to Bucharest -with all expenses coveredto join the EELISA reporters group along with three selected students from the hosting institution (Politehnica of Bucharest). They will also be invited to participate in two special workshops focused on science communication and digital storytelling before the event.

Who Should Apply?

Students from BME, regardless of their level or field of study, who are passionate about science communication, storytelling, photography, or creative design, and eager to enhance their communication skills while showcasing their creativity to a global audience.

Why Should You Apply?

• You will receive a four-day scholarship to travel to Bucharest and full support during your stay
• Your work will be shared with an international audience through EELISA and BME social media.
• You will be able to add new work to your portfolio created in the context of an internationally renowned event.
• You will have access to unique networking opportunities within the academic and student community of Europe’s leading universities
• You will become an insider of the EELISA European University Alliance, where you can apply for future mobility and innovative learning programmes.
• You will get special training and support from an international team of experts from the communication and storytelling fields.
• You will get a special EELISA certificate to recognize your role.
• Become part of a creative team of people passionate about science communication, just like you!

Essential requirements for applicants

• You must be a BME student (any field, any level).
• Applicants should have at least a B2 level of English.
• Some previous experience or demonstrated interest in any of the following fields: communication, creative writing, photography, graphic design, or content creation for social media.

Submission materials

• A short video introducing yourself and highlighting your experience or skills in the production of creative content (in English!)
• Link to existing self-produced materials, portfolio and/or social media content.
• A one-page pitch outlining your proposed ideas for potential media content or actions to be created for the EELISA Student Scientific Competition (200 words maximum).

Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/DycST5abPk?origin=lprLink

Send materials via email or shared Google Drive to kommunikacio@bme.hu

Submission deadline: 25 April 2025, 24:00

Selection criteria

A jury composed of communication experts from BME, Politehnica of Bucarest and EELISA will select three students from all submissions based on their compliance with the essential requirements and the evaluation of the submitted materials, considering the following criteria:

• Quality and originality of the submitted work
• Communication skills of the applicant
• Creativity and uniqueness of their proposed ideas for development during the event
• Gender balance and diversity of profiles of the final selected group. Winners would be contacted and announced two weeks after the submission deadline.

Expected outputs

• Before the event
  Selected students are expected to participate in two workshops:
  ✓ Workshop 1 (2 hours) – Part I: Intro to EELISA and EELISA Communication. Part II: experts on science communication, digital storytelling and production of impactful social media content. Co-led by BME & Politehnica of Bucarest Communications and EELISA Central Communication Office.
  ✓ Worshop 2 (2 hours) Brainstorming session.

• During the event
  Specific outputs will be shaped through participants’ proposed ideas and collective decisions made during Workshop 2, with a minimum level of participation serving as a foundation. Some materials may include engaging „recap reels” for EELISA’s Instagram, compilations of quotes from participants of the competition on Bluesky and Instagram Stories, daily highlight posts as Instagram or Facebook carousels, longer recaps on LinkedIn summarizing key insights, as well as visual „takeover” updates across Instagram Stories, Instagram Carousels, Bluesky, and Facebook.

• After the event:
  Participants will contribute to post-event storytelling based on their interests and the winning scientific projects of the competition. This may include in-depth video interviews with winners, long-form written pieces with insights into the process behind each project, or a curated visual collection showcasing the selected winning projects. Selected students’ profiles and work will be displayed on the EELISA website as EELISA reporters and media content creators and will receive a special certificate recognizing their involvement and participation after the completion of the experience.

Links to relevant information:

• eelisa.eu: EELISA Student Reporters: Giving Student Voices Center Stage – EELISAhttps://eelisa.eu/eelisa-student-reporters-giving-student-voices-center-stage/
• eelisa.bme.hu
• EELISA social media: https://linktr.ee/eelisalinks?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
• 3rd EELISA Scientific Student Competition and access previous editions: https://eelisa.eu/events/third-scientific-student competition/
• BME social media: https://linktr.ee/unibme