If you are an undergrad or graduate student, studying aquatic research or plastic pollution you can apply for our scholarship that includes the participation in the second leg of our Ligurian Sea expedition (12.10-19.10) sailing along the Tuscan archipelago 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, fill out the data sheets, receive daily lectures about plastic pollution and marine ecology, explore the underwater world while snorkeling and learn your first sailing skills.

Interested? Then fill out the "SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION" form and send us your CV and a motivation letter. Application deadline is May 15th 2024. Successful applicants will have to write up an expedition report (2-3 pages) for the sponsor of the scholarship.