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Application for the Coastal Summer School 2025
We are looking forward to welcome 20 participants at our summer school and invite interested Master of Science students, PhD students and early-phase postdocs with a background in marine sciences such as geology, biology, oceanography, coastal zone management or similar subjects. Application requirements are a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Course language is English.
Deadline for applications: 02 July 2025
Before you apply for the summer school please read the following points carefully.
Costs:
There is no participation fee charged. The Summer School, including accommodation and meals, is offered at no cost to participants. However, participants are expected to cover their own travel costs.
Travel stipends:
We can provide a limited number of travel stipends. Please apply with a recommendation letter from one of your academic advisors. The deadline for travel stipend applications is also 02 July 2025.
Accommodation:
Rooms have been reserved for the overnight stay in the Geesthacht Youth Hostel.
Geesthacht lies on the green outskirts of Hamburg. For all those who want to stay away from the hustle and bustle and noise, but appreciate the proximity to Hamburg. The youth hostel is situated high above the River Elbe. A wooded area starts right next to the hostel.
The youth hostel Geesthacht is located between the town of Geesthacht and the Hereon research center. Participants will be accommodated in double rooms.
Link to the youth hostel Geesthacht
Meals:
Breakfast and dinner are available at the youth hostel. There is a canteen in the Hereon Centre for lunch. Or you can bring your own food.
Application:
To apply for the 2025 Coastal Summer School, please send your CV and a letter of motivation to coastal-summer-school@hereon.de.
Deadline for applications is 02. July 2025.
The deadline for travel stipend applications is also 02. July 2025.
Applicants will be notified of their participation by 31. July 2025.