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"One of the great rewards of my job is getting to sit at the deliberation table with many of the world's most brilliant scientific minds and being seen as a 'peer'."

"In keeping with my wish to be interdisciplinary, I made sure I kept my horizons as broad as possible during my Ph.D."

"This educational career would have never been possible for me at a German University, where the science stream does not allow you to change departments while studying for your Diploma."

"The field has recently seen a major cash injection."

Another activity under discussion aims at the creation of high-level European junior research groups, headed by top-quality junior scientists.

"The work in international cooperation and development is particularly challenging because it calls for knowledge of social geography, communications, and intercultural affairs--in addition to specialist scientific knowledge."

"In their report, the jury assessed the performance of several private colleges as no more than mediocre."

If you have initiative and energy," advises Kelman, "and are willing to commit to helping people and society, please grasp the opportunities. We need more people.

"You will gain new experiences and impressions, both about the science and about a new place and its culture."

"Every earthquake is a live experiment, hitting different populations and infrastructures." --Tiziana Rossetto, University College London

"If the potential benefits are to be reaped, a very large number of young scientists from all kinds of disciplines will have to be recruited."

"The work we do is very diverse and can include management and supervision as well as direct contact with patients."

How do you become the personal advisor of a science minister? One cannot plan it; one can only seize the opportunity if it presents itself.