In 2022, the 6th international PhD course in underwater documentation techniques for scientific divers will be organized at the Kristineberg Marine Research Station at University of Gothenburg - Kristineberg (Sweden). The course will be held during two weeks from the 8th of August (arrival on the 7th) –19th of August (latest departure 21st).
The aim of the course is to educate young scientists with tools for scientific underwater documentation techniques to illustrate scientific research and to conduct empirical studies in the marine environment. The course comprises introductory lectures but is mainly focused on practical hands-on sessions using underwater documentations techniques.
Application:
Applications, including written proof of the above stated entry requirements should be sent as early as possible (but not later than March 31th 2022) to leon [dot] green
bioenv [dot] gu [dot] se together with a 300 word application letter stating the value of participation for the participants scientific career and work.
The course will admit a total of 16 PhD students in underwater science disciplines (marine, biology, archaeology, geology, ecology, chemistry, arts and journalist). Master students, postdoc or early career scientists may also be accepted. Maximum of 12 scientific divers can participate in the course but we will also admit a maximum of 4 participants that use the same techniques while snorkeling if they do not have the required dive experience.
Fee:
Most of the course costs including food, accommodation, use of dive facilities, gears etc. are covered by funding from The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Applicants must cover travel expenses and pay a small fee of 200 Euro for the course external costs.
For more information, please see the full training opportunity below.