To all interested people,

With a warm invitation to share this announcement, we are pleased to
announce the Call for Applications for SoilMATs - Soil Meiofauna Advanced
Taxonomy School, a fee-free specialized training program designed to
address taxonomic knowledge gaps and foster expertise in soil ecology
and fauna, focusing on Nematoda, Rotifera, and Tardigrada.  For further
details, please visit the call page:SoilMATs - CALL.

This program combines online learning (60 h) with hands-on field and
laboratory sessions (a total of 15 days in three different countries)
led by experts of four European countries, enabling participants to
develop both theoretical and practical taxonomy skills.

Application Details:
Application Deadline:20 December 2024
Eligibility Criteria:
European citizens or residents involved in a European research
institution/university.Third-year bachelor's students, master's students,
graduate students, PhD students, and post-docs(within five years of PhD
completion).Background in biology, forestry, agriculture, or natural
sciences.English proficiency at B1 level or above.

Application Process:Interested candidates can apply through the online
registration form by submitting a short CV (using the following CV template)
and a short motivation letter.Fees:The program is free of charge. SoilMATs
will cover training fees, travel from European locations, local transport,
meals, and accommodations.All other expenses are the responsibility
of participants.Certifications:Certificates of Attendance; ECTS and
ECVET Credits.

For any questions, write toevozoolab@unimore.it.

We invite your Scientific Society to share this opportunity with
your members who may wish to advance their skills in taxonomy and soil
biodiversity. For additional information, please see the attached flyer,
which provides an overview of SoilMATs.

Thank you for your support in promoting this initiative.

Sincerely,
Prof. Roberto Guidetti
PIof the SoilMATs Team

Associated Professor
Department of Life Sciences
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
via Campi 213/D, 41125, Modena, Italy
email:roberto.guidetti@unimore.it
tel. +39 0592055555, fax: +39 0592055548, Skype: roberto.guidetti69
Laboratory of Evolutionary Zoology (www.evozoo.unimore.it/)
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUE7-_VizjkblZa0Pmh1HbQ/

This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon
Europe Research and Innovation program within the framework of the TETTRIs
Project funded under Grant Agreement Nr 101081903

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