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20 Years of Life Science Research at the IMP |
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bridges vol. 18, July 2008 / Noteworthy Information
by Heidemarie Hurtl
There was a lot of kissing and hugging as former colleagues from around the world met once again, often for the first time in many years. On May 15-16, 2008, the Vienna-based Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) celebrated its 20th birthday. To mark the anniversary, the institute had organized a scientific conference at the Hofburg, the former imperial palace. Nearly 650 scientists came to exchange the latest results in biomedical research. Some 220 of them were alumni who had once studied and worked in the IMP's labs and had gone on to pursue their careers in other parts of the world.
It was impressive to find out what had become of the former PhD students and postdocs. Today most of them lead their own research groups or even entire departments, and many have accepted professorships at universities. IMP alumni are also found in managing positions at companies such as Boehringer Ingelheim, the main sponsor of the institute.
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Fulbright Award Opportunity to Austria for US Scholars |
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bridges vol. 18, July 2008 / Noteworthy Information
Deadline for the academic year 2009–2010: August 1, 2008
The Fulbright Program, the US government's flagship program in international educational exchange, was proposed to the US Congress in 1945 by then freshman Senator J. William Fulbright of Arkansas. In the aftermath of World War II, Senator Fulbright viewed the proposed program as a much-needed vehicle for promoting "mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries of the world."
Fulbright grants for scholars are made to US citizens and nationals of other countries for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing and advanced research. Since the program’s inception, approximately 279,500 participants have been chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential – with the opportunity to exchange ideas and to contribute to finding solutions to shared issues.
Up to 18 award opportunities are offered for US scholars who are interested in teaching and conducting research in Austria.
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