Dear all, We would like to inform you about internship, study abroad and research opportunities we are offering in Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation in the Aegean Sea islands.
Please see the information below and feel free to ask us for any further information you may need. Internship & Research Opportunities in the Aegean Islands Students, recent graduates and scientists can join Archipelagos Institute and take part in its multidisiplinary research opportunities in the Aegean Sea islands. Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation is a Greek non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to researching and defending the rare biodiversity of the Greek seas and islands, as well as of the NE Mediterranean region overall. In parallel with our research and conservation work, Archipelagos also hosts year-round students and young scholars from a wide range of disciplines in our research bases in the Aegean islands, who join us to support our efforts to protect the environment. Since 2001, our educational activities have hosted over 1,500 participants from around the world. Fields of Research: MARINE ECOSYSTEMS ▪ Marine Research & Conservation ▪ Fisheries Research & Management ▪ Marine Mammal Research TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS ▪ Forest & Freshwater Ecosystem Management ▪ Research & Conservation of Island Flora & Fauna ▪ Agronomic Research & Seed Bank Projects ART, MEDIA AND DESIGN * Illustration of Flora & Fauna * Graphic Design for Awareness Material * Animation Design * Environmental Photography * Documentary Film Production OTHER TOPICS * Environmental Education * Information Technology * Legal Work * Public Relations * Administrative Work Placement details: Duration: 3-12 months is (shorter duration is consider on a case-by-case basis) Location: ArchipelagosÂ’ research bases and stations in the eastern Aegean Sea (Samos, Lipsi, Ikaria, Arki, Marathi islands). Placements may also include working on board one of the two small research boats. Costs: Placement fee of 650euros/month Covers: accommodation, full board and all placement costs. (frequently placement fee and travel etc expenses are covered by grants such as Erasmus+, or other equivalent) Extras: Participants have the option to obtain (at no further cost): a) Sailing certificate b) PADI Open Water scuba diving certification – seasonally available, excluding PADI fees c) Greek language lessons Please pass this along to faculty members and students who may be interested in this opportunity. For further information you can contact admissi...@archipelago.gr We hope to see you in the Aegean islands! Thank you for your time, Best regards, Niki Karagouni ---------------------------------- Niki Karagouni MSc Environmental Scientist, Research Assistant and Marine Mammal Team Coordinator Archipelagos Institute of Marine Conservation Marine Research Base: P.O. Box 42, Pythagorio, Samos 83103 n...@archipelago.gr; www.archipelago.gr
