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| Young European Chemists Network | |
|---|---|
| Name | Young European Chemists Network |
| Abbreviation | YECN |
| Formation | 1994 |
| Type | Non-profit network |
| Headquarters | Brussels |
| Region served | Europe |
| Parent organization | European Chemical Society |
Young European Chemists Network
Young European Chemists Network is a pan-European association connecting early-career researchers and professionals from across Europe with ties to European Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, Deutsche Chemische Gesellschaft, Société Chimique de France, Società Chimica Italiana, and national chemical societies such as American Chemical Society (as external collaborator), Royal Society, and Koninklijke Nederlandse Chemische Vereniging. The Network fosters mobility and professional development through conferences, workshops, and exchange programs that link institutions such as University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, ETH Zurich, Sorbonne University, University of Bologna, and University of Warsaw. Founded amid broader European scientific integration movements exemplified by European Research Area, Erasmus Programme, and Horizon 2020, the Network engages with initiatives like Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and interacts with awards such as the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Royal Society of Chemistry Prize, and Lavoisier Medal to highlight excellence.
The Network emerged in the 1990s alongside organizations like European Chemical Society and events such as the G8 Summit where mobility and collaboration were emphasized, drawing founders from groups including Royal Society of Chemistry, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, CNRS, Max Planck Society, and Instituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica. Early milestones paralleled the creation of programs like Erasmus Programme and structural developments at European Commission and the European Parliament, enabling partnerships with universities including Imperial College London, Utrecht University, KU Leuven, and research centres such as CERN (as a collaborating model). Growth phases reflected influences from initiatives led by figures associated with Marie Curie legacy and institutions like European Institute of Innovation and Technology and European Molecular Biology Laboratory.
The Network’s mission aligns with strategic aims promoted by bodies such as European Chemical Society, European Commission, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, UNESCO, and the World Health Organization in fostering careers through mentorship, training, and mobility. Objectives include promoting links between national societies like Société Chimique de France, Deutsche Chemische Gesellschaft, Royal Society of Chemistry, and educational institutions such as University of Barcelona, Charles University, Trinity College Dublin, and Humboldt University of Berlin; supporting early-career recognition comparable to accolades like the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and regional prizes like the Wellcome Trust Investigator Award; and encouraging cross-border research cooperation modeled on Horizon Europe.
Governance uses a board and committees reflecting structures in organizations such as European Chemical Society, Royal Society, ACS, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, and CNRS. Leadership roles resemble positions in European Commission advisory groups and involve liaisons with national bodies like Royal Netherlands Chemical Society and academic offices at ETH Zurich, University of Milan, and Stockholm University. Annual General Meetings mirror practices of International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry and voting procedures found in Council of Europe assemblies. Advisory panels include representatives from institutions like Max Planck Society, Institut Pasteur, and funding agencies such as European Research Council.
Programs include annual congresses comparable to meetings held by American Chemical Society, thematic workshops inspired by Gordon Research Conferences, summer schools akin to those at EMBL, and mobility schemes paralleling Erasmus Programme and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Networking events connect participants with industry partners such as BASF, Bayer, Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline, and Johnson & Johnson for career panels and internships. Training modules cover techniques and topics referenced in literature from Angewandte Chemie, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Nature Chemistry, and Chemical Reviews, and include sessions on grant writing for schemes like Horizon Europe and fellowships such as Wellcome Trust.
Membership is open to early-career chemists affiliated with institutions like University of Leeds, University of Edinburgh, University of Zurich, University of Helsinki, University of Granada, and national societies including Royal Society of Chemistry, Société Chimique de France, and Deutsche Chemische Gesellschaft. Local chapters operate in cities such as Brussels, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Warsaw, Prague, Lisbon, Athens, Stockholm, and maintain ties to universities like University of Liverpool, University of Copenhagen, and Trinity College Dublin. Chapters organize regional conferences, student symposia modeled on EUFAR-style collaboration and partner with research infrastructures such as European Synchrotron Radiation Facility and European Molecular Biology Laboratory for hands-on training.
The Network collaborates with organizations including European Chemical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, Deutsche Chemische Gesellschaft, Società Chimica Italiana, Société Chimique de France, funding agencies like European Research Council, Horizon Europe, and networks such as Young Academy of Europe, Global Young Academy, and European Young Researchers Forum. Industrial partnerships with BASF, Bayer, Shell, AkzoNobel, and pharmaceutical firms enable internships and project sponsorships. Academic partnerships engage universities such as University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich, Sorbonne University, Karolinska Institutet, and research institutes like Max Planck Society and Institut Pasteur.
The Network has influenced career pathways mirrored in fellowships such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions and research awards including ERC Starting Grants, and its alumni have advanced to roles at institutions like European Commission, European Research Council, Max Planck Society, CNRS, and multinational firms such as BASF and Sanofi. Recognition has come through mentions in reports by European Chemical Society, features in journals like Nature, Science, Chemical & Engineering News, and invitations to policy discussions at European Parliament and advisory forums at Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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