The Young Forum Gastein scholarship was initiated in 2007, to enable promising young health professionals to attend the annual European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) conference for learning and networking. In the framework of an engaging and stimulating dedicated programme, the scholarship offers a unique opportunity to:
- Learn about the latest health developments in Europe and across the world;
- Develop important public health competencies such as the ability to build alliances and partnerships, learn advocacy and persuasion skills and develop presentation and communication skills;
- Network and make new contacts with an enthusiastic young international, inter-cultural and inter-professional peer group as well as senior experts in the sphere of health;
- Have privileged access to senior policymakers and academics in special closed workshop sessions dedicated to Young Forum Gastein;
- Participate in tasks related to the EHFG, such as undertaking interviews, writing session reports, social media activities, compiling the Gastein Health Outcomes or acting as a speaker or session rapporteur;
- Become part of the Young Forum Gastein Network and draw on the support of around 250 members working all over the world, as well as receiving year-round special opportunities to participate in workshops, summer schools and conferences.
The Call for Newcomer applications was launched on Tuesday 1st April and candidates meeting the criteria have until Friday 2nd May to apply. Application information can be found on the Applications 2014 page of the Young Forum Gastein website.