Apply for TED Global Idea Search 2021

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TED Global Idea Search is now open for fall 2021. TED is hosting two global idea searches in 2021 with a mission: to hear big, bold ideas from every corner of the world. TED is looking for ideas that are new, unique, and can offer an insight or a new way of thinking to a very large audience.

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A TED Talk usually has a topic and an idea. A topic is a high level — the general direction you want to take the talk. Topic example: We need to fix the opioid crisis.

An idea is a specific angle that stems from the topic — a unique message, solution, or insight that only you can share.
Idea example: In the opioid crisis, here’s what it takes to save a life.Nigerian Author Tomi Adeyemi

Before you submit your application, check your idea against this list — does it check a few of these boxes?

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  • Does your idea worth spreading offer the audience a unique insight?
  • Will your audience learn something brand new? Something they’ve never heard before?
  • Will your audience learn about a new solution to a problem?
  • TED is not a platform for product pitches. Do you feel confident that your idea is not a product pitch?
  • Did you check TED’s massive library? Are you sure we don’t already have a talk about your idea?

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What to avoid
Only in rare circumstances do they invite people to speak about a very personal experience or a personal philosophy. Here are some examples of ideas that they would likely not consider:

  • How I learned to speak my truth and be my authentic self.
  • How to conquer your fears and achieve your dreams.
  • Find your passion through unleashing your creativity.
  • I had a rare experience and it taught me to face my fear.
  • Find happiness using the L.U.V. method: Light, Universe, Vulnerability.
  • I travelled to India and it changed my perspective on the stock market, even though I’m not a banker.

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Applicants are required to create a 2-minute video as a part of their submission. If selected for round 2, you’ll be invited to a virtual event where you’ll talk more about your idea and participate in a Q&A with members of the TED community. Winners will be invited to give a TED Talk, either virtually or in person.

 Benefits

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Winners will be invited to give a TED Talk, either virtually or in person.

 Eligibilities

  • Open to any individuals who want to share an idea that is unique, fresh, and can offer different perspectives to a very large audience.
  • Applicants can come from all around the world.

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Eligible Regions: Open for All

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Applicants are required to create a 2-minute video as a part of their submission.
  • If selected for round 2, you’ll be invited to a virtual event where you’ll talk more about your idea and participate in a Q&A with members of the TED community.

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Questions you’ll need to answer in your video:

  1. Question 1. Who are you and what are your credentials?
  2. Question 2. What is the idea you want to share?
  3. Question 3. What insights will you leave the audience with?
  4. Question 4. Why should we invite you to give a TED Talk?

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Video setup

  • Film yourself using good lighting angled towards your face rather than coming from behind you.
  • Use a stable camera oriented in horizontal framing (this does not need to be a professional camera — it can be a computer or phone camera), set to the highest resolution. (On most phones, the resolution you want to use is 4k, 1080.)
  • Make sure your sound is clear and audible (avoid filming outside, and prevent objects from rubbing on the microphone).
  • Your combined answers to the four questions should not exceed two minutes. A good way to plan for two minutes is to write out a script that is around 280-300 words.
  • When you are done, upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and title the video, “your name – TED Global Idea Search”. Make sure the video is listed as “public” or “unlisted” so that we won’t need a password to view it.

Application Deadline: January 21, 2021

Visit their official website here to apply

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