Program – OPEN
Program Overview
The Spotlight on the next generation program is a science communication program is the perfect opportunity to showcase your communication skills by explaining your pain research project in a short and engaging video! It’s a fun and stimulating challenge to present your work in a clear and impactful way.
In your video, you’ll highlight key concepts and findings, while avoiding excessive detail that might hinder understanding. To help you get started, a number of free tools will be presented. These tools are simple to use and do not require any prior video editing experience.
The content of your video should move away from the standard PowerPoint-style scientific presentations typically used in academic settings. You can choose to record yourself speaking directly or use visuals, such as stock video clips or images, to illustrate your research concepts and results.
Your university may offer support services for video creation, such as access to a recording studio or lending equipment. We encourage you to look into local resources to give yourself the best chance of success.
This program is designed to equip you with the tools and confidence to independently carry out future video-based knowledge translation projects. It’s a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise, knowledge, and passion, and to share valuable information with knowledge users. Your video will be intended for stakeholders in the field of pain, including people living with pain.
EXposure
Your video will receive media coverage through the social media channels of the Pain Network and the Quebec Chronic Pain Association. It will also be featured on the Pain Network’s YouTube channel, which has nearly 100,000 subscribers.
The Pain Network will handle the publication of your content and create promotional visuals. This will allow you to showcase your work by easily sharing our posts, designed by a professional communications team.
Eligibility Criteria
- Being affiliated with a Quebec university and conducting research in a field related to pain;
- Being supervised by a regular member of the Quebec Pain Research Network;
- Being an active member of the Quebec Network of Junior Pain Investigators (QNJPI) prior to the competition’s opening.
