Are you an early career researcher based in a UK Research organisation? If so, why not apply to the 2016 New Generation Thinkers Scheme (NGT) run by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and BBC Radio 3.

New ideas, new voices, and new creativity are being sought for the NGT scheme. The Arts and Humanities Research Council and BBC Radio 3, are keen to hear from academics who are passionate about communicating their research and have a keen knowledge of radio and TV.

The call opened on 2 December 2015 until Thursday 7 January 2016. The NGT scheme is seeking innovative programme ideas, talent, and expertise from early career researchers who bring fresh and interesting ideas on communicating their research across the airwaves.

This exciting opportunity aims to develop a new generation of academics who can bring the best of university research and scholarly ideas to a broad audience – through BBC broadcasting. It’s a chance for early career researchers to cultivate the skills to communicate their research findings to those outside the academic community.

Each year, up to sixty successful applicants have a chance to develop their programme-making ideas with experienced BBC producers at a series of dedicated workshops and, of these up to ten will become Radio 3’s resident New Generation Thinkers. They will benefit from a unique opportunity to develop their own programmes for BBC Radio 3 and a chance to regularly appear on air.

To celebrate AHRC’s tenth anniversary year and five years of the New Generation Thinkers scheme, a short film has been produced which follows the journey of NGT applicants. This short film includes useful tips and advice from successful NGT finalists including what to expect from the BBC-led workshops: New Generation Thinkers Film

The scheme is open to all early career researchers based in a UK Research Organisation (either Higher Education Institution or Independent Research Organisation [IRO]).  For more information and to apply to the scheme click here.