Engaging young scientists ensures the continuity and growth of our research community. It cultivates a pipeline of skilled experts to address current and future challenges. Young scientists bring new ideas, approaches, and perspectives that can challenge established norms, driving innovation and creativity in research. At ILSI Europe, we foster their professional growth while ensuring knowledge transfer and the sustainability of research initiatives, and contribute to the development of future leaders in food safety, nutrition, and sustainability.
Who Are Early Career Scientists? Early Career Scientists (ECS) are postgraduate students or scientists from academia or industry who have received their highest degree (MSc, or PhD) within the past ten years. ECS can participate in ILSI Europe Expert Groups like all other experts, collaborating alongside senior experts on critical scientific topics.
What Do Expert Groups Do? Expert Groups carry out the work and activities outlined by ILSI Europe Task Forces, such as collecting and analysing data, and writing scientific papers. The output of their work is published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and disseminated at relevant scientific events.
Why Join as an Early Career Scientist? Joining an ILSI Europe Expert Group as an ECS gives you the opportunity to collaborate with top experts, contribute to impactful research, and build your professional network. As an Expert Group member, you will co-author peer-reviewed publications, receive mentorship and enhance your skills in project design, management, and scientific communication.
What are the Early Career Scientists Events? Every year, ILSI Europe organises a scientific conference where ECS are invited to submit their abstracts and to present their research. These events are wonderful opportunities to exchange knowledge, dicover new talents and connect with profesionnals from divers backgrounds. Visit our Events section to find out about the next edition.
Why join ILSI Europe Expert Groups as an Early Career Scientist?
Authorship
- Contribute to the design and execution of a research project with experts and KOLs in your field
- Share authorship of peer reviewed publication(s) in high impact journals
Networking
- Exchange with other experts in ILSI Europe network
- Participate to online and international conferences
- Travel and accommodation costs are covered by ILSI Europe (for scientists working in academia, institutions, or non-profit organisations)
Skills development
Learn on-the-job skills with KOLs such as design of a research project, project management, and scientific writing & communication
Honorarium
Our experts make in-kind contributions. However, when a publication is accepted, every author may ask for a small honorarium (for scientists working in academia, institutions, or non-profit organisations)
How can you join?
1) Check your eligibility
To be eligible to join an Expert Group as ECS, the scientist must:
Reside in Europe
Be able to communicate proficiently in English
Have an affiliation with an academic or public institution, or with a member company of ILSI Europe
2) Identify the task force and expert groups
To be able to give a good quality contribution, find a scientific activity which aligns best with your expertise. You will find all the details about our scientific portfolio in our Activity Document. We have a constant stream of new activities, so contact us if you have any questions on our upcoming activities. You can also consult open opportunities on our Career page.
3) Email Us
If you are interested in joining one of our upcoming Expert Groups, send your CV and a motivation letter to the responsible Scientific Project Manager, or to Isabelle Guelinckx at
iguelinckx@ilsieurope.be.