FW: Internships, field courses & research opportunities in the Aegean islands

[Syrimis, George]

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George Syrimis



Internships, Field courses & Research Opportunities in the Aegean Islands

Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation, (www.archipelago.gr <http://www.archipelago.gr/> ) announces our 2012 placements, field courses and research opportunities - located on the beautiful Greek islands and offered to students and other interested members of the YALE Community.

Please kindly distribute this email and information to students and others whom you think may have an interest in one or more of the opportunities described below. Click here <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/tabid/73/language/en-US/Default.aspx>  for more information.

1. Archipelagos 2012 Placements – on-site working placements that allow students and others to participate in Archipelagos’ conservation projects and actions and to gain practical and timely fieldwork experience. (Duration: 3-12 months, with group and flexible arrangements also possible). Click here  <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/Placements/tabid/513/language/en-US/Default.aspx> for more information.

Example Topics for Placements:

  1.  Marine Research & Conservation
  2.  Fisheries Research & Management
  3.  Forestry Management
  4.  Freshwater Ecosystem Management
  5.  Research & Conservation of Island Flora & Fauna
  6.  Agronomic Research & Seed Bank Projects
  7.  Laboratory Assessment of Environmental Impacts
  8.  GIS Mapping of Marine & Terrestrial Habitats & Biodiversity
  9.  Applications of Renewable Energy Sources
  10. Arts (e.g., Graphic Design, Illustration, Animation, Photography and Film Production)
  11. Environmental Education
  12. Information Technology
  13. Law and Policy
  14. Public Relations
  15. Fundraising

2. Archipelagos Field Courses  - short, intensive field courses with applied field work that combines learning with timely conservation actions and projects. (Duration and fees: varies per course - click here <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/FieldCourses/tabid/74/language/en-US/Default.aspx>  for more information).

2012 Field Courses:

1. Applied Marine Research & Conservation: Marine Mammals, Fisheries & Littoral Ecosystems <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/FieldCourses/tabid/74/language/en-US/Default.aspx#Applied_Marine_Research___Conservation>

   (7 days with a 3 day extension option: 5/28 - 6/3, 7/23 – 8/1)

2. Law & Policy for Environmental Conservation <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/FieldCourses/tabid/74/language/en-US/Default.aspx#Law___Policy>

  (7 days with a 3 day extension option: 6/18 – 6/24)

3. Applied Marine Research & Conservation – An interdisciplinary approach of scientific research and Law & Policy <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/FieldCourses/tabid/74/language/en-US/Default.aspx#Applied_Marine_Research___Law_and_Policy>

  ** Spring Break & Summer Courses **

  (7 days with a 3 day extension option: 3/11-3/17, 6/2 - 6/8, 8/27 - 9/2)

4. Wildlife Filmmaking <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/FieldCourses/tabid/74/language/en-US/Default.aspx#Wildlife_Filmaking>

  (10 days: 8/6 – 8/12)

5. Underwater Photography & Scientific Illustration <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/FieldCourses/tabid/74/language/en-US/Default.aspx#Underwater_Photography>

   (7 days: 7/9 – 7/15)

6. Forest Management & Conservation <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/FieldCourses/tabid/74/language/en-US/Default.aspx#Forest_Management>

  (7 days: 9/3 – 9/9)

Field courses can also be tailored to meet specific interests of participating university and student groups.

More information on the field courses can be found in the ‘Field course leaflet <http://www.archipelago.gr/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=0Jef-kYf4t4%3d&tabid=74&language=en-US> ’.

3. Archipelagos research opportunities for graduate students, researchers and faculty are also offered in a variety of fields, in collaboration with various E.U. and U.S. universities. For more detailed information please email a.miliou at archipelago.gr

If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, please visit www.archipelago.gr <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/tabid/73/language/en-US/Default.aspx>  and email admissions at archipelago.gr so that we are aware as soon as possible of your interest.

Application forms, information on fees and logistical information can be found in www.archipelago.gr <http://www.archipelago.gr/en/Participate/tabid/73/language/en-US/Default.aspx>  and from emailingadmissions at archipelago.gr.

Early registration deadline for participating this spring and summer, is February 6th, 2012.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT ARCHIPELAGOS AND TO WELCOME YOU ON THE GREEK ISLANDS THIS YEAR!

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Anastasia Miliou
Hydrobiologist- Manager & Head Scientist
Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation, www.archipelago.gr <http://www.archipelago.gr>

Greek Ambassador in the EU, for Sustainable Fisheries & Maritime Policy

Marine Research Base: P.O. Box 152, Ormos, Marathokampos  83102, Samos, Greece, tel ++30 22730 37533
Terrestrial Research Base: P.O. Box 1, Rahes 83301, Ikaria, Greece, tel ++30 22750 41673
Admin Office: M. Voda 89, 10440, Athens, Greece tel. ++30 2108253024  , fax ++30 2108253783 <tel:%2B%2B30%202108253783>


mob. ++30 6974744949 <tel:%2B%2B30%206974744949> , a.miliou at archipelago.gr





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