Next Einstein
Science in Cape Town

The Next Einstein Initiative seeks to unlock and nurture scientific and technical talent across Africa.

There are a number of volunteer job opportunities at Perimeter Institute that cover a variety of areas such as hospitality, administration, education, and leadership. Perimeter Institute is passionate about sharing the excitement of scientific research and discovery. Perimeter offers volunteer opportunities to interested members of the general public. Perimeter Institute endeavors to treat all employees, volunteers, and patrons with dignity and respect. The Institute is grateful for the efforts of its volunteers. Perimeter will strive to host stimulating appreciation events specifically geared towards providing recognition to our many volunteers. The Institute will strive to eliminate any foreseeable hazards which may result in fires, security losses, damage to property, and personal injuries or illness. Responsibility for maintaining a safe and healthy environment rests with every individual. It is imperative that all hazards are reported immediately to the Volunteer coordinator or immediate supervisor. Perimeter Institute is committed to providing an environment that is accessible and inclusive to all persons who work, study, or visit the Institute (including volunteers, patrons, and third party contractors). Dignity: Goods and services are provided in a manner that is respectful to persons with a disability and does not diminish the person’s importance. Independence: Accommodating a person’s disability means respecting their right to do for themselves and to choose the way they wish to receive goods and services. Equal Opportunity: Service is provided to persons with disabilities in a way that their opportunity to access goods and services is equal to that given to others. Perimeter Scholars International is a one-year master's-level course in theoretical physics designed to bring highly qualified and exceptionally motivated graduate students to the cutting edge of the field in an intense, interactive training environment. Taught by some of the world's top physicists, students at PSI are fully integrated into the unique international culture and dynamic research atmosphere of a leading centre, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, while earning a Master of Science from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. PSI is a different kind of physics master's training program aimed at ambitious and driven young minds who want to be at the cutting edge of science and discovery. The PSI program will expose you to the full breadth of theoretical physics in courses taught by world-leading minds in each area, allowing you to discover your area of interest. You value collaboration over competition, and are interested in conducting research-driven coursework alongside some of the world's leading theoretical physicists. Each year up to 30 adventurous and exceptional students from countries around the world are admitted to the PSI program. Admission is highly competitive, with more than 600 applicants each year. PSI is a fully-funded program with accommodation and meals provided. PSI consists of four phases of coursework and a short research project. Preparatory topics: mathematical tools, numerical methods and theoretical physics concepts relevant for the subsequent phases of courses. Essay: each student undertakes a short research project supervised by a Faculty member, and produces an essay that is publicly presented and defended.