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“Reach the world” Initiative

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the ISTH's Reach the World Initiative is to foster and support world-wide growth of the field of thrombosis, hemostasis, and vascular biology, particularly in economically developing areas; and to support the next generation of investigators with state-of-the-art knowledge in diseases and disorders of thrombosis, hemostasis and their underlying vascular biology.

In pursuit of the intentions of the “Reach the World” initiative of the ISTH, we invite young researchers, in particular those from less privileged countries, to participate in the 2008 SSC Meeting in Vienna.

RECIPIENTS WILL BE OFFERED

• Reimbursement of travel costs up to 500 €
• Free accommodation for the duration of the meeting
• Waver of registration fee
• Welcome reception on Wednesday, July 2^nd, 2008

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be working in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis
• Applicants must be MDs, PHDs, PHD students or medical trainees
• Applicants must be 42 years of age or younger
• Applicants must be in command of English language
• Applicants must be from less developed countries within Europe and Western Asia
• Applicants must not have an affiliation with pharmaceutical industry

Appliation deadline has passed.

Thanks to all those that applied!