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DIV-INT-Annet internasjonalt samarbeid

Deltagelse på Arctic Frontiers: Emerging Leaders

Awarded: NOK 26,999

From http://www.arcticfrontiers.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=282&Itemid=485&lang=en: In an effort to further strengthening communication and networking between emerging leaders and established Arctic stakeholders, Emergin g Leaders is aimed at young scientists and young professionals based in Norway and abroad and whose work relate to arctic issues. The Emerging Leaders program is scheduled Thursday 16 January to Sunday 20 January. During a 5 day program, including a voya ge on the Norwegian Costal Steamer from Bodø to Svolvær and end in Tromsø, and participation in the Arctic Frontiers conference 2013, selected candidates will take part in a blend of technical, social and cultural events guided by mentors representing bus iness, politics and academia. Program participants will be guided by mentors representing industry, research and development from Norway and international institutes. The students will be given specific tasks and challenged to give a talk at the second d ay of Arctic Frontiers. Program objectives To gather an international group of young professionals and young researchers for a challenging and rewarding stay that will broaden their understanding of the Arctic challenges and build lifelong networks; Fur ther develop their leadership skills through personal experiences; Sharing perspectives on current global challenges and Arctic development issues, including giving a keynote address at the 7th Arctic Frontiers policy session; Facilitating networking an d cross-cultural communication among emerging leaders and established Arctic stakeholders.

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DIV-INT-Annet internasjonalt samarbeid