A scheme run for the past 15 years to give life science PhD students more commercial awareness has been successful in developing entrepreneurial skills, according to an independent review.
The review, commissioned by the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) shows that its Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme gives early career researchers an edge in terms of encouraging entrepreneurial skills and enhancing future career prospects.
According to the review, participating in the Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme competition prepares scientists to move into industry, where their improved entrepreneurial skills are highly valued. There is some evidence to suggest that past participants perceive their earning potential as greater following the competition and the review indicates that the skills gained are complementary to those acquired during a PhD.
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