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We don't need more calls for "more scientists" from policy makers who haven't first looked hard at the balance between supply and demand.

"Walking into a crowded reception and striking up casual conversation with the leaders in your research area can seem like mission impossible."

"Without the mistakes I probably wouldn't have learnt some valuable lessons."

I still don't know if I am successful, but I sure like this job.

The European Commission estimates that an additional 700,000 researchers will be needed by 2010.

What industry needs is researchers who understand the whole system.

"I want them to feel like they had fun and had done work which everyone thought was cool." --Kenneth Haase, acting director, MLE

Countries to watch are Switzerland and Sweden.

"Probably the best thing that CERN gives you is flexibility."

This is a programme aimed squarely at future industry leaders.