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: 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 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 admissions@archipelago.gr