Deadline: 2-May-22
The Young Forum Gastein (YFG) Programme is now inviting young health professionals to become part of an inspiring network working in public and private sectors, civil society, and science & academia.
The Young Forum Gastein (YFG) programme was initiated in 2007 to enable promising young health professionals to attend the annual European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) and become part of an inspiring network which now includes nearly 600 members (Young Gasteiners) working in public and private sectors, civil society, and science & academia.
The YFG programme will start with an online kick-off evening event in early September and will continue one day prior to the conference, from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 September 2022. The scholars will arrive in Bad Hofgastein on Sunday evening 25 September, and the departure from Bad Hofgastein will be scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday 29 September 2022. Please note that the accepted scholars are responsible for their travel arrangements to/from Salzburg Airport and the respective costs.
Participation in the YFG network introduces young experts to the EHFG community and the European public health scene in general. It also offers a unique opportunity for Young Gasteiners to actively contribute to the annual EHFG conference as interviewers, moderators or rapporteurs and get involved in discussions on the current challenges and developments in health in Europe and beyond.
Opportunities for Young Professionals
From the public sector, science & academia and civil society: EHFG offers a limited number of YFG scholarships to attend the 25th EHFG for professionals from the public sector, science & academia and civil society organizations. The scholarship covers the conference registration fee and conference materials, participation in the tailor-made YFG programme, shuttle from/to Salzburg Airport, accommodation for four nights in a three-star hotel, meals, and evening events.
From the private sector: If you are working in the private sector, please note that your employer should cover the scholarship costs associated with your participation in the YFG programme and EHFG conference. A confirmation that your employer will cover the respective contribution of €1.920 if selected for the programme, should be submitted in the application with other required documents.
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship of one of the countries of the WHO European Region
- Age up to the 35th birthday on 27 September 2022
- Proficiency in English (oral and written)
- Hold a Master´s degree
- At least 2 years of fulltime work experience in the field of (public) health
- Maximum number of participations in the YFG scholarship programme is four.
- By applying for the YFG scholarship the applicant confirms her/his availability to undertake an active role before and during the conference. This is a pre-condition for being accepted into the programme. Activities may include interviewing, supporting interactive sessions, participation in panel discussions, and acting as rapporteur for sessions.
For more information, visit https://www.ehfg.org/young-forum-gastein/call-for-applications
