An ICAR program aiming to give early-career researchers the opportunity to step outside their home organisation, immerse themselves in the work of ICAR members worldwide, and tackle a research topic that truly matters to the community. Along the way, they build lasting professional connections, develop new skills, and bring fresh perspectives back to their own organisations, making it a rewarding experience for hosts and participants alike.
Key Elements of the early-career program
- Operated by ICAR through its working groups, a Steering Committee (the BWPEX committee) runs the program.
- Topics of interest” are proposed by members and are aligned to the activities of our working
- Early-career researchers should apply if they:
- work or have a strong interest on one of the proposed topics
- Work within one of the ICAR members or ICAR partners’ organisations
- Are available to interact with a minimum of 2 external organisations situated in different geographical areas of their original one
- The funding model is partly based on direct funders and hosting organisations, supplemented by an ICAR in-house foundation.
- Outcomes and reports from the early-career researchers are promote to improve ICAR activities and to the overall scientific community