The Challenges of Mobility Between the North and the South

Differences between the North and the South are well-documented but the impacts of these differences on development of young scientists are underestimated. Young researchers face enormous challenges when trying to bridge the North-South gap. Young scientists returning to their home countries in the developing world after receiving training in the developed world often struggle to establish and succeed. These common struggles stemmed from cultural, technological and economical differences can be avoided with various supportive programs. Examples from developing countries to address and avoid the struggles will be discussed.  Particularly, activities of many young scientist academies in developing countries, such as Thailand, will be presented.  Moreover, current efforts by the Global Young Academy to network these academies of young scientists will be presented to reveal the importance of global movement in supporting professional growth for young scientists in both developing and developed worlds.