ELIGIBILITY:

Enrolled at university as MSc, PhD or MD student in a geography of scope (low- and middle-income country)

Preferred fields of studies: Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, and related fields of study

Research background in malaria, dengue, cryptosporidiosis, visceral leishmaniasis, leprosy, sickle cell disease or Chagas disease preferred

Active participation in all program and training activities expected

Good verbal and written English communication skills

Ability to work independently and in groups

Time management and good organizational skills

The Next Generation Scientist Program aims to build scientific and leadership capability in low- and middle-income countries by enhancing the skills of local scientists and by facilitating the knowledge transfer to their wider scientific communities upon their return home. An internship is possible in any of the broad range of therapeutic areas in which Novartis is involved; scientists with background and interests in malaria, dengue, cryptosporidiosis, visceral leishmaniasis, leprosy, sickle cell disease or Chagas disease are encouraged to apply

BENEFIT:

All necessary equipment, training and operational needs (e.g computers, supplies and reagents) will be provided to support investigation of a jointly agreed upon, pre-competitive (non-proprietary) scientific question or challenge.

Travel, accommodation & visa: Novartis will provide

Round-trip economy class airfare

Student accommodation for the duration of the project

Application for educational visas to the Swiss authorities on behalf of the selected participants

Stipend and health insurance: Novartis will provide health insurance and a monthly stipend to cover incidentals and basic living expenses