The benefits of scientific mobility and international collaboration.

Science is international by nature. Scientific exchange and international mobility are essential for training young scientists in general, and international collaboration has been directly linked to high-quality science and innovation. In this article, we present evidence showing that international mobility has a direct and beneficial impact on scientific discovery, career development and cultural maturity, especially for students and young scientists. © FEMS 2016. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com.