Destination Europe - Chicago
HOTEL MONACO****
225 N Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Phone: +1 (312) 960-8500
http://www.monaco-chicago.com/
What is Destination Europe?
- a forum for leading European research organisations and funders to present the opportunities they offer to researchers and innovators from anywhere in the world
- a show¬case for Europe's vibrant and exciting research and innovation culture
- an occasion to learn about research opportunities, ask questions, network and discuss with people who have chosen to work in Europe
- a joint initiative of the European Union and its Member States.
Why Europe?
Excellence:
Europe has world-class research institutions, innovation clusters and unique infrastructures.
Funding opportunities:
Europe offers excellent career and funding opportunities. It funds frontier research generously, allowing researchers to establish themselves independently.
Innovation and business opportunities:
Europe supports innovation and translational research. It offers measures such as tax credits, support for early start-up companies and risk sharing facilities.
Culture:
Europe offers rich and diverse experience outside the laboratory with its varied culture, food, landscape and lifestyle.
Working life:
Europe offers multi-cultural working environments, with English a commonly used language among scientists.
Workers in Europe enjoy high standards of social security and social benefits like maternity/paternity leave, pensions, health care etc.
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Katie Murphy
Staff Assistant
National Council of University Research Administrators
Washington, DC
(618) 210-1593
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