Registration deadline is March 15th, 2009. Programme is 25 - 29 May 2008.

The International Talent Programme for Life Sciences & Health is open to MSc and PhD (students) with a background in Life Sciences & Health, who
are resident outside the Netherlands and seriously interested in a career in the Netherlands.

During a five-day programme the participants will visit several science & business parks and meet many renowned research institutes and companies. Also you will visit the BCF Event, the largest Career Event for Life Sciences, Chemistry & Food in the Netherlands. At the BCF Event you have the opportunity to come in contact with about 100 organisations and you can have job interviews with employers.

We will select up to 50 international talents to participate in this project. There is no participation fee and we will reimburse travel expenses for the candidates up to € 250 for European residents and € 650 for residents outside Europe. This makes this a unique programme which should not escape the attention of your students.

More information about the programme can be found on:
http://www.bcfevent.nl/international

Applicants can register via the online registration form at http://www.bcfevent.nl/form/12 for this unique opportunity!

The following costs are covered:
Ø Travel expenses up to € 650 will be reimbursed for residents from outside Europe and up to € 250 for residents in Europe.
Ø Accommodation during the stay from 25 to 29 May 2009 in the Netherlands.
Ø Travel expenses within the Netherlands during the project from 25 to 29 May 2009.
Ø Meals during the stay from 25 to 29 May 2009.

Not covered are personal expenses and travel costs exceeding the mentioned amounts.

SELECTION CRITERIA (Who can apply)
The 'International Talent Programme for Life Sciences & Health' is open to excellent students and young researchers from all countries outside the Netherlands with a background in Life Sciences & Health. It is aimed at international talent who is seriously interested in job opportunities in the Netherlands.

If you want to take part in the project, you must meet the following requirements:

- You are resident outside the Netherlands.
- You are a MSc or PhD student, in the final phase of your study; you should obtain your degree no later than September 2009, or:
- You are a (young) researcher.

Assessment will be done on the basis of three criteria:

- Excellent performance as a student or young researcher (on the evidence of marks obtained, prizes awarded, etc) and relevant academic or extracurricular experience (e.g. work experience placements, international activities, membership of committees, boards)
- Motivational letter, incl. motivation to work in the Netherlands
- English speaking skills

Feel free to ask if you've got any specific questions.
Good luck applying!
Cheers, Stanley Ozoemena
sozoemena@hotmail.com

Registration has closed !!!