Young Forum Gastein - 2024 Call for applications

The YFG initiative was established in 2007 as a collaboration between the EHFG and DG SANTE (at the time DG SANCO), with a vision to introduce young, promising, health researchers and officials to the Gastein way – bridging the gap between research and policy-making and facilitating cross-sectoral learning and networking. Over the past fifteen years the network has developed further, now providing Young Gasteiners opportunities to shape the EHFG conference programme by undertaking active speaking and rapporteur roles.

In the framework of an engaging YFG programme, the scholarship offers a unique opportunity to:

• Learn about the latest health developments in Europe and beyond;
• Develop important public health competencies such as the ability to build alliances and partnerships, learn advocacy and persuasion skills and develop presentation and communication skills;
• Network and make new contacts with an enthusiastic, young, international and cross-sectoral peer group, as well as senior experts in the sphere of health;
• Have closed discussions with senior policymakers and academics;
• Participate in tasks related to the EHFG, such as undertaking interviews, compiling EHFG conference outcomes, perform social media activities, and acting as a speaker or newsroom rapporteur.

To engage the YFG network throughout the year, various activities are organised. Some examples of the recent activities include:

• Career Talks on current issues defined by young professionals;
• Discussion Circles to deliberate thematic conversations;
• Speaking opportunities in webinars and other health-related events;
• Participation in virtual working groups;
• Participation in various skills-building and institutional workshops.

How to join?

Each year a number of YFG scholarships are awarded to promising young professionals working in the field of health. The next call for applications will open in spring 2024.