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Meet the finalists of Research Pitching Competition by Slush & Skolar 2019!

These eight wild postdoc-researchers will pitch their ambitious research ideas on the stage at Slush on 22nd November. One will win €100K for research.

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Timeline 2019

The talented young finalists will get together and prep for the finals during the months before Slush.
Check the important dates here:

August

14

Application period begins at noon (GMT+3)

September

18

Application period ends at noon (GMT+3)

October

10

Finalists will be revealed

October

23

Kickoff for finalists (live/video)

November

5-6

Individual coaching sessions (live/video)

November

19-21

Bootcamp and dress rehearsal in Helsinki

November

22

Research Pitching Competition final at Slush

"Professional tutoring, great team spirit, prize worth of trying, and very rewarding way to apply for funding."

Martti Kaasalainen, Research Pitching Competition finalist 2017