The European Molecular Biology Organization launched this award in 2002 in order to give recognition to the huge efforts that some scientists make to communicate their science to the public while remaining fully active in research.
The course is designed to provide high-level policy makers, regulators, scientists and NGOs/civil society leaders, specifically from developing countries (ODA-countries), with knowledge and training in crucial GE/GMO issues.
The course will be held on August 22nd to September 2nd 2005 at Science Park, University of Tromso;, Norway.