If you an undergrad or graduate student, studying aquatic research or plastic pollution you can apply for our scholarship that includes the participation in the first leg of our Ligurian-Tyrrhenian Sea expedition (27.05-03.06) sailing from Olbia to Elba collecting microplastic surface water samples.  

The scholarships covers all the expenses for the full week on the boat (participation fee, food & drinks). Travel costs and food & drinks on land are not covered.

During the week you will be trained how to use the manta trawl system to collect microplastic samples, filling out the data sheets, get on a daily base lectures about plastic pollution and marine ecology, explore the underwater world while snorkel and learn your first sailing skills.

Interested? Then click on the "APPLY NOW" button and send us your CV and a motivation letter. Application deadline is March 31st 2023. Successful applicants will have to write up an expedition report (2-3 pages) for the sponsor of the scholarship.