Deadline: 13 May 2024
The Young Forum Gastein Programme is offering 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.
The Young Forum Gastein (YFG) network facilitates cross-sectoral learning and networking opportunities across health fields, providing a platform for professional growth and skills development. Scholarship recipients play an integral role in the European Health Forum Gastein conference programme and contribute actively throughout its duration.
Since 2007 the Young Forum Gastein (YFG) programme has enabled promising young health professionals to attend the annual European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) conference and become part of an inspiring network which now includes over 600 members (Young Gasteiners) working in the public and private sector, civil society, and science & academia. Participation in the YFG network introduces young experts to the EHFG community and the European public health scene in general.
The EHFG 2024 will take place as a hybrid conference, offering participants the possibility to follow the discussions both online and on-site. The YFG scholarship programme will take place on-site in Bad Hofgastein, Austria.
The YFG programme will start with an online kick-off evening event on 10 September and will continue in Bad Hofgastein from 24 to 27 September 2024. The scholars should arrive in Bad Hofgastein on Monday evening, 23 September, and depart from Bad Hofgastein on the afternoon of Friday, 27 September. Please note that the accepted scholars are responsible for their travel arrangements and the respective costs to/from Salzburg Airport. There will be free of charge shuttle service offered from there.
The EHFG will offer a number of YFG scholarships to professionals from the public sector, science & academia, and civil society organisations to attend its 27th edition. The scholarship covers the following:
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- All successful candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Citizenship of one of the countries of the WHO European Region, or the independent right to live and work in the EU. Please note that the EHFG cannot assist with visa approval processes.
- Born after 24 September 1989 (age up to the 35th birthday);
- Proficiency in English (oral and written);
- Hold a Master´s degree;
- Relevant full-time work experience of at least two years in the field of health/public health;
- Alumni: please note that the maximum number of participations is four.
- By applying for the YFG scholarship the applicant confirms their availability to undertake an active role before and during the conference. Among other tasks, activities may include reporting on the event, interviewing, and supporting interactive sessions.
For more information, visit European Health Forum Gastein.
