2nd October – 6th October 2018, Bad Hofgastein, Austria
The call for newcomer applications for the Young Forum Gastein 2018 scholarship is open until 11th May 2018.
Only full applications will be considered. Applications will be evaluated considering the maximum number of scholarships available and a balanced participation from across countries and professional sectors.
All applicants will be informed of the outcome by the end of June 2018.
We are pleased to announce that the European Health Forum Gastein will once more offer a limited number of scholarships to young professionals working in the field of health to enable their participation in the #EHFG2018 conference as Young Forum Gastein scholars and introduce them to the YFG Network.
For young professionals coming from a university or national research institute, a ministry or an administration body or from a non-governmental organisation - the scholarship covers the EHFG conference registration fee, travel and accommodation expenses and participation in the tailor-made YFG programme 2018.
As industry represents one of the four Gastein pillars, it is beneficial to have young people from this sector participating in Young Forum Gastein, to ensure a more rounded debate. If you are a young professional working in industry and you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please note that your employer has to bear your costs when applying. If you like to apply, please submit an expression of interest as per the requirements below, confirming that your employer will cover your costs (approximately 1.800 euros including reasonable travel costs) to enable you to participate in Young Forum Gastein.
The Young Forum Gastein programme at #EHFG2018 commences one day before the official start of the EHFG conference, on Tuesday 02 October 2018. Activities will take place up to and including the evening of Friday 05 October, with travel home on Saturday 06 October. Depending on flight availability some participants may need to arrive on Monday, 01 October 2018.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements:
By applying for the Young Forum Gastein scholarship the applicant confirms his/her availability to undertake an active role before and during the conference. This is a pre-condition for being accepted as a scholar. Activities may include participation in presentations, panel discussions, reporting on the event, contributing to the conference web-blog, conducting interviews etc. Please note that the Young Gastein programme at EHFG 2018 commences one day before the official start of the EHFG conference, on Tuesday 2nd October 2018. Activities will take place up to and including the evening of Friday 5th October, with travel home on Saturday 6th October.
To apply, please fill out & complete the following materials:
Please fill out the form and send the documents listed above in electronic format to Rafaela Tripalo by midnight on Friday 11th May 2018.
Only full applications will be considered. Applications will be evaluated considering the maximum number of scholarships available and a balanced participation from across countries and professional sectors.
All applicants will be informed of the outcome by the end of June 2018.
If you are submitting your application, wish to apply but still have some questions or if you would like to know more about the Young Forum Gastein Network, please contact:
Rafaela Tripalo
E: rafaela.tripalo[at]ehfg.org
M: +43 660 475 4446