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BioVision.Nxt 2013 - call for applications - Deadline extended
New deadline: 24 November. Applications are now being received for BioVision.Nxt 2013, a programme for young scientists linked to the annual BioVision World Life Sciences Forum.
The BioVision.Nxt team is pleased to inform you that the call for applications for BioVision.Nxt 2013 fellowship programme is now open.
BioVision.Nxt is a fellowship grant, in partnership with the TWAS, allowing 100 young scientists from around the world to attend BioVision, the World Life Sciences Forum, to be held on 24-26 March 2013, in Lyon, France.
A total of 100 PhD and Post-Doc students and young scientists will be selected, with approx. 50 young scientists from developing countries will be selected by TWAS Regional Offices (the other 50 will be chosen and financially supported for travel costs by BioVision organization and other potential partners).
Selected BioVision.Nxt candidates will have a unique opportunity to meet with world-renowned life sciences experts. BioVision brings together top decision-makers from the academic, private, policy-making and civil society sectors to translate innovative ideas into actionable solutions for the benefit of citizens. It expects more than 3,000 participants from 60 different countries.
BioVision is the place where key stakeholders can debate over the impact of the latest scientific advances on society and share a prospective vision on how to overcome health, environment and nutrition challenges.
Candidates must apply on line on the BioVision website http://www.2013biovisionnxtcall.org/home, providing all mandatory documents requested.
The new deadline for applying is 24 November 2012 (23:59 GMT +1).
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