International Workshops & Career Development

Empowering Global Talent. Connecting Science, Innovation & Career Opportunities.

IMFAHE Foundation partners with leading universities and research institutions worldwide to deliver in person international workshops, career development programs, and immersive learning experiences.

Our programs equip students, researchers, and professionals with essential skills in career development, leadership, entrepreneurship, AI, and global networking, connecting academic talent with opportunities beyond academia.

Our In-Person International Engagements

HHMI Janelia Research Campus | Virginia, USA

October 2026 | Innovation Ecosystems & Global Scientific Careers

IMFAHE was invited to present the Boston–Cambridge innovation ecosystem, highlighting how universities, research hospitals, biotechnology companies, startups, and investors collaborate to drive scientific innovation.

The session explored the role of mentorship, international mobility, leadership, and entrepreneurship in developing global talent, followed by an interactive fireside chat on career opportunities in academia, industry, nonprofits, and consulting.

University of Navarra at Harvard | Boston, USA

Since 2025 | Biomedical Innovation & Career Development

Every summer, IMFAHE welcomes students from the University of Navarra to explore Harvard’s Longwood Medical Area and discover the Boston–Cambridge biomedical innovation ecosystem.

The experience includes guided research visits and practical workshops on The Ivy League Method for Building a World-Class Résumé in the AI-Driven Hiring Era.

AIM Further @ Research Summit | University of Aveiro, Portugal

July 2025 | From PhD to Career

IMFAHE delivered an interactive workshop on Building Your Personal Growth Plan and Professional Roadmap, helping researchers explore career opportunities, identify transferable skills, develop personalized career plans, strengthen their CVs and cover letters, and prepare for job interviews.

 

8th International PhD Summer School | Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

June 2024 | Developing Transferable Skills During the PhD as Key to Career Success and Employability

Through this  workshop IMFAHE helped PhD students understand how transferable skills, including a global mindset, innovative thinking, and taking initiative, can support their careers in academia and beyond.

Through practical exercises and career planning tools, participants explored what leading organizations look for alongside doctoral expertise. They learned how to identify and develop their transferable skills, plan their next career steps, and communicate the value of their research experience to employers across sectors and countries

Kick-Off-Event Mentoring Program | ACES, Stockholm, Sweden

September 2022 | The Power of Mentoring

IMFAHE was invited to deliver The Power of Mentoring at the ACES Mentoring Program kickoff in Stockholm, Sweden. The workshop explored how mentors can help early-career researchers clarify their goals, navigate career decisions, and discover opportunities in academia and beyond.

The session highlighted what makes a mentoring relationship work: setting clear expectations, asking thoughtful questions, and turning feedback into practical next steps. It also emphasized the mentee’s role in shaping the relationship and making the most of each conversation.

MIT European Career Fair | Boston, USA

February 2018 | Scientific Career Development and Professional Networking

IMFAHE was invited to deliver a workshop on international professional networking at the 2018 MIT European Career Fair. The workshop explored how building relationships across countries, disciplines, and sectors can help students, researchers, and early-career professionals discover career opportunities and find potential collaborators. It highlighted how connecting people with different expertise encourages the exchange of ideas, advances innovation, strengthens entrepreneurship, and helps participants develop a global mindset.

Nature Jobs European Fair | London, UK

October 2017 | The Relevance of International Networks and Mentoring

IMFAHE collaborated with Nature to deliver a workshop on the role of international networks and mentoring in scientific career development. The session explored how building relationships across countries and disciplines can help researchers exchange ideas, find collaborators, and discover career opportunities.

As part of the workshop, IMFAHE introduced its International Mentor Program (IMP), which connects emerging talent with experienced professionals around the world for career guidance and support.

Online International Mini-Symposiums

April 2, 2022

Science Communication Global Mini Symposium

April 10, 2021

Open Science Global Mini Symposium

April 11, 2020

COVID-19: Impact on Education, Science, Medicine, Economy and Society

Partner With IMFAHE

Bring World-Class Expertise to Your Academic Community.

IMFAHE collaborates with universities and research institutions to deliver customized career development workshops, leadership training, international networking experiences, and immersive summer programs.

Contact IMFAHE to explore collaboration opportunities and design a program tailored to your institution.

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