The Interreg Italy–Croatia ALIENA project is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the ALIENA Summer School on Non-Indigenous Species (NIS) Monitoring and Forecasting in the Adriatic Sea, taking place in Rovinj, Croatia, from 13 to 16 April 2026, hosted by the Ruđer Bošković Institute – Center for Marine Research.
The four-day programme offers 30 hours of intensive training combining theoretical sessions, field sampling activities, laboratory work, and modelling exercises using Copernicus data and agent-based models. Participants will also engage with citizen science tools and science communication, and will visit a protected marine area.
The Summer School targets PhD and Master’s students, early-career researchers, environmental agency technicians, and professionals active in marine monitoring, biodiversity, fisheries, or aquaculture. Participation is free of charge: accommodation and meals are fully covered by the organisation.
Applications must be submitted by 15 March 2026 to dmaric@irb.hr, including a CV (max. 2 pages), a short motivation letter (max. 500 words), and an indication of current affiliation. A certificate of participation will be awarded upon completion.
Do not miss this opportunity to deepen your expertise in marine invasive species science and connect with leading researchers and institutions across the Adriatic region.