Greek summer school CBCD

Who can apply?

The SCB-Europe welcomes all undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as young scientists having recently accomplished their studies in disciplines relevant to Environmental Sciences (e.g. Biology, Environment, Zoology, Geography etc) but also from Social and Economic Sciences, given the multidisciplinary character of Conservation Biology.

A number of 15-18 students from different countries will be selected on a competitive basis. The Organizing Committee wishes the international character of the Greek Summer School, well-representing European countries (Eastern Europe, Russia and Turkey included).

Students will participate under their own responsibility and private health insurance. Students with health problems (epilepsy, heart problems, dangerous allergies etc) are requested to consider seriously their physical ability to participate in the mountaineering field session before applying.

Why apply?

• For Lectures, given by high-standard conservation scientists initiating you to the field of conservation biology
• For Field Courses, opening a new window in your way of observing nature and understanding local cultures
• For the scenic beauty of Papingo and Vikos-Aoos National Park
• For the experience of living for a week with an international multidisciplinary group of young people loving nature across Europe
• For your free subscription to the world-leading journal of Conservation Biology
• For taking part in the activities of the Society Conservation Biology in Europe and indulging the benefits of Membership for a year.

As an Organizing Committee we hope that the Greek Summer School will shed new light in your philosophy of life and will be your first step towards the exciting science of Conservation Biology.

Cost

Registration fee : 150€ *
The Greek Summer School offers you for free:

1. Lectures: no tuition fee
2. Field Sessions and Excursions: no transport and tuition fee
3. Transport upon arrival and departure (Ioannina-Papingo-Ioannina)
4. Welcome Dinner
5. Accommodation (breakfast included)
6. One-year online subscription to Conservation Biology Journal + Membership to SCB

The Greek Summer School does not cover:

• Travel to Ioannina
• Food/Drinks in Papingo
• Medical insurance

For applicants: Konstantina Demiri, SCB-European Section student representative
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For participants: Please contact first Konstantina Demiri and for further communication Prof. Vassiliki Kati (chair) This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it