The Faculty of Medicine at Vilnius University invites young researchers - students of the VI year of integrated study programs or II year of master's study programs, residents, doctoral students, or young scientists (no more than 2 years after defending the dissertation) - to submit applications to participate in the week-long summer course "Eureka International Summer Course on Translational Medicine", which will take place from July 7th to 12th, 2024 in Utrecht, Netherlands. This program aims to educate and cultivate a community of scientists whose research primarily serves humanity and society. The summer camp is an experience that fosters change, contribute to it!
Selected participants will have their event fees covered, as well as expenses for accommodation arranged by the organizers and travel costs.
Translational medicine is the connection between fundamental research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of disease development and clinical research aimed at evaluating the effectiveness and safety of new treatment methods for patients. This connection does not function as successfully as it could. In order to address this fundamental problem in biomedical sciences, it is necessary to prepare and cultivate a new generation of translational medicine scientists who understand how the scientific system works and have the appropriate skills and competencies to conduct scientific research.
The "Eureka International Summer Course on Translational Medicine" training is designed for young researchers to take a fresh look at themselves, ongoing research, and future research. The training will primarily focus on personal development of participants: mentoring programs, development of non-disciplinary competencies, intellectual property, Open science, international regulatory training, interdisciplinary workshops. Exciting experiences await, inspiring you to engage in scientific exploration and become a member of the Eureka community.
"The most important thing is people! Translational science is not just a combination of fundamental and clinical research methods in one study; translational science is an approach and a common goal to help the patient, to find solutions to patients' problems: from benchside to bedside," shares Kajus Merkevičius, a resident of the Faculty of Medicine at Vilnius University who participated in the "Eureka International Summer Course on Translational Medicine" in 2023.
Kajus Merkevičius (first from right), a resident in paediatric neurology at VU Faculty of Medicine, at the "Eureka International Summer Course on Translational Medicine" 2023 / K. Merkevičius personal album photo.
If you are also interested in finding ways to significantly contribute to direct impact on patients' health, secure your place at the "Eureka International Summer Course on Translational Medicine": applications to participate in the competition are accepted until March 31, 2024, via email . The following documents are required for submission:
- Curriculum vitae (in English);
- Motivational letter (in English) about research experience, acquired knowledge, and major challenges in conducting scientific activities;
- Recommendation from a scientist working at the Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University (in English).
The committee plans to select 2 candidates:
- 1 participant - student (VI year of integrated study program or II year of master's study program) or resident;
- 1 participant - doctoral student or young scientist (no more than 2 years after defending the dissertation).
Winners will be notified by April 15, 2024.
For more detailed information about the "Eureka International Summer Course on Translational Medicine," please visit this link.
For questions regarding the submission of applications, consult Rima Daunoravičienė at the Faculty by email: , tel. (8 5) 239 8729; for other questions related to this invitation, contact Emilija Kučinskaitė by email , tel. (8 5) 239 8766.
Your future in the field of translational medicine begins with the "Eureka International Summer Course on Translational Medicine". Submit your candidacy today!
Participants of the event "Eureka International Summer Course on Translational Medicine" 2023 / K. Merkevičius personal album photo.