[Internationaal] Applications for the Interstellar Initiative 2025 open until 21 May 2025
Opportunity for early-career scientists
Now in its 8th year, the Interstellar Initiative is an extraordinary opportunity for early-career scientists to grow professionally by working on a proposal for a challenging fundamental science research issue.
Selected scientists will participate in a 3-day workshop in New York City from September 17–19, 2025, with travel expenses covered by AMED.
The Interstellar Initiative provides an opportunity for a young scientist to:
- Grow their professional network
- Strengthen their collaborative skills by working with others
- Learn how to develop a stress-tested proposal with seasoned mentors
- Be recognized as a select alumnus of this prestigious program
Eligibilty criteria
To be eligible, an applicant should have the following:
- PhD awarded no earlier than 2015, with up to 10 years of active research experience
- Hold a tenure-track or equivalent faculty position or have previously obtained a research grant to carry out their research projects for more than two years
- Be proficient in speaking and writing in English for professional science communication
- Have never participated in previous Interstellar Initiative workshops
- A background in one of the four broad categories of
- biomedical sciences
- life sciences
- physical/natural sciences
- biotechnology/analytical technology
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28 april 2025 14:48