Scientific Illustration of Flora and Fauna – Internship Opportunity In Greece

Event

In Sámos (Greece)

£ 2001-3000

Description

  • Type

    Event

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Sámos (Greece)

  • Duration

    6 Months

Focusing on illustrations of marine and terrestrial biodiversity in the Eastern Aegean Islands, interns have the opportunity to partake in different conservation-based projects.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sámos (Greece)
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Eastern Aegean Sea, islands of Samos and Lipsi.

Start date

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About this course

By sketching from marine and terrestrial wildlife observations and pre-collected objects, they are merging photographic images with the knowledge of scientists. In addition, the interns create illustrations that are used in projects and campaigns that aim to raise public awareness of environmental issues. As a result, they contribute to the environmental conservation efforts of Archipelagos while developing dynamic personal portfolios.

• At least one year of college or university studies in the fields of
marine, environmental, geographical and/or related sciences
• Experience in identification of marine flora
• Experience in snorkeling, free-diving and/or kayaking
• Capacity for accurate and consistent data collection and analysis
• Comfortable working under low supervision as well as leading a
project independently
• Ability to write scientific reports and papers
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a dynamic, multi-
cultural, multidisciplinary team

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Subjects

  • Illustration
  • Scientific
  • Illustrations
  • Creating
  • Bird
  • Amphibian
  • Terrestrial
  • Mammal species
  • Terrestrial plant
  • Plant
  • Fish

Course programme

Activities include:
  • Creating scientific illustrations of bird, reptilian, amphibian, and terrestrial mammal species
  • Creating scientific illustrations of terrestrial plant, shrub and tree species
  • Creating scientific illustrations of marine mammals, fish, invertebrates, as well as marine flora
  • Creating scientific illustrations for informational material used in public awareness activities

Additional information

Monthly fees include:

Living expenses (shared accommodation, all meals, wi-fi)
Use of equipment & research boats
Transport for working purposes
Greek language lessons
Students and recent graduates are advised to explore possible funding through their universities, by getting in touch with the Finance / International Relations / Placement/ Erasmus+ Offices at their Universities or other relevant grant providing organizations in their region.
Travelling costs are NOT included and are covered by the participant.

Scientific Illustration of Flora and Fauna – Internship Opportunity In Greece

£ 2001-3000