Hello everyone,
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. We would be most interested to make these known to
students and scientists.
Please see the information below and feel free to ask us for any further
information you may need.
Thank you for your time,
Best regards,Niki KaragouniArchipelagos Team
Internship & Research Opportunities in the Aegean Islands
Students, recent graduates and scientists can join Archipelagos Institute and
take part in
Internship & Research Opportunities in the Aegean
IslandsStudents, 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
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
▪▪ Laboratory Assessment of Environmental Impacts
▪▪ GIS Mapping of Marine & Terrestrial Habitats & Biodiversity
▪▪ Applications of Renewable Energy Sources
ART, MEDIA AND DESIGN
* Illustration of Flora & Fauna
* Graphic Design for Awareness Material
* Animation Design
* Environmental Photography
* Documentary Film ProductionOTHER TOPICS
* Environmental Education
* Information Technology
* Legal Work
* Public Relations
* Administrative WorkPlacement details:
Duration: 3-12 months is (shorter duration is consider on a case-by-case basis)
Location: Archipelagos’ 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 skipper license – includes a log book noting the miles traveled
b) PADI Open Water scuba diving certification – free during summer months- at
discounted rate for the rest of the year (cost of equipment rental is not
included)
c) Greek language lessonsPlease pass this along to faculty members and students
who may be interested in this opportunity.
For further information you can contact admissi...@archipelago.grwe hope to see
you in the Aegean islands!
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Niki Karagouni
MSc Environmental Scientist,Research Assistant and Marine Mammal Team
Coordinator
Archipelagos Institute of Marine ConservationMarine Research Base: P.O. Box 42,
Pythagorio, Samos 83102n...@archipelago.gr; www.archipelago.gr
