Paweł Świt

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The overarching goal of analytical chemistry is to provide reliable data that are the foundation for knowledge in almost every area and ensure a safe future. In this way, analytical chemistry connects different fields of science, and a true leader should also connect.

The leader of a research group must be able to define precisely defined goals and be able to imagine the impact of actions on the future, and see the bigger picture. The leader should be a "guide" for other team members. Such a leader should show the way to go but at the same time should provide freedom and liberty to team members so that they can gain knowledge on their own and cope with different situations. A scientist with a strong vision and mission should be able to focus team members on a common goal and give them instructions on how to achieve a specific goal.

In order for today's researchers to become leaders in science, it is worth taking specific actions at various levels (individual, and institutional) in line with the idea: Empowering Young Analytical Scientists through:

• Funding: create mini research teams within the research groups of science leaders with their budget, access to equipment, and the ability to choose research topics. This will allow for a great deal of independence, planning, and proper management of resources. In this aspect, it is necessary to provide greater opportunities to apply for grants to create a research group.

• Understanding: recruitment for internships to groups of current science leaders, not only for scientific and research purposes but also for organizational and management purposes. The young researcher will gain knowledge on how to manage research potential and organize work.

• Training: organizing workshops on writing scientific articles, research projects, and presenting results. The experience of current science leaders is key here.

• Unity: ensuring professional stability, which will allow you to focus on scientific aspects.

• Research: enabling the building of an international cooperation network, which will allow for involvement in international research initiatives.

• Engagement: organizing congresses of current science leaders, at which young researchers will be able to participate in numerous discussions with science leaders to a greater extent than is possible at traditional conferences.

The FUTURE (Funding, Understanding, Training, Unity, Research, Engagement) is key to helping today’s analytical scientists become tomorrow’s science leaders.