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 As a PhD student or postdoc, you are not new, not a starter, in your profession. Neither is the position you have the end-stage of your career. A postdoc is a fixed-term contract and it should be considered as a period in which you further develop yourself, whatever you choose to do next.
There you are, a PhD in the Life Sciences. You certainly know a lot about your research topics, different experimental techniques, how to present this to other scientists and how it fits in the current scientific knowledge. We now invite you to take the next step, if you haven’t done so.
The life of a scientist is certainly not limited to the academic world. Look beyond your laboratory and think about how you (could) contribute to the world of Life Sciences and society. Discover what impact you can have with your PhD, as a professional, with your expertise. As an entrepreneur you could turn scientific inventions into useful applications for society. With your knowledge you could play a role in creating social support for research funding by communicating science to lay people. What are the research priorities in the Netherlands and how does your research fit in academia and biobusiness? Research policies are defined by scientists and you could lobby too!
There is a lot you can do yourself to discover the extent of the world of Life Sciences. This list is only to help you, the early career researcher, getting started:
- Life Sciences Momentum - The annual Life Science Momentum offers insight into the latest developments in science and technology, the state of affairs within the Dutch academic and industrial fields and the emerging opportunities for society and business. A great opportunity for the early career researcher to find out how you fit in the big picture. Next event: 23 November in Utrecht. Find out more...
- NGI Venture Challenge - Thinking of starting up a company in Life Sciences? Got a great idea but not sure how to commercialise it? Future investors/ funding providers will demand proof of concept and financial substantiation of your idea. Potential spin-offs receive coaching and advice on various business aspects. NGI Venture Challenge helps to turn a promising idea into a sound business case. Find out more...
- BioBusiness Summer School - If you consider a career at a biomedical company and would like to learn more about the business field, entrepreneurship and opportunities, the BioBusiness Summer School is particularly interesting for you. A two week programme that introduces PhD students and postdocs in the world of life sciences companies. Find out more...
- Life Sciences & Health - A combined initiative for and by all parties active in the health-related life sciences in the Netherlands. LSH is driven by the sector and empowered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Their website provides an overview about the companies and institutes in the Dutch Life Sciences and Health sector. Website
- Innovatieplatform - The mission of the Dutch Innovation Platform is to strengthen the national capacity for innovation. It does not issue grants but develops plans and stimulates an entreprising culture in order to innovate. Know what the national priorities are! Shaping your research project to better fit in this agenda may increase your chance of funding. Read more...
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