The Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) will hold the 23rd edition of the LABORATORY AQUATIC ANIMAL SCIENCES COURSE (CAL-AQUA) from 11 to 15 December, at CIIMAR. The course will take place in a mixed regime, including online theoretical classes and on-site practical classes.

The course is accredited by the University of Porto, corresponding to 6 ECTS (credit units).

The CAL-AQUA course is intended for all teachers, researchers, degree, master’s, and doctoral students, and technicians who must acquire Science in Laboratory Aquatic Animals training, focusing on aquatic vertebrates (fish and amphibians).

The CAL-AQUA course program follows the European recommendation (Directive 2010/63/EU) and covers compulsory training required for function A-carrying out procedures, function C – taking care of animals, and function D – humanely euthanizing animals stated in or functions stated in Artigo 31º of Decreto-Lei n º 113/2013. Successful attendance of this course will allow you to obtain certification to carry out animal experiments.

Number of Vacancies: 25 (minimum 20)

Deadline for applications: December 1, 2023

Fee: 400 euros; 350 euros for CIIMAR employees

Registration: please access here.

Please transfer the payment to IBAN. PT50 0035 0578 00025876730 66 (Account Number) and send a copy of the bank transfer by email to calaqua@ciimar.up.pt

If in doubt, please contact the CAL-AQUA team at calaqua@ciimar.up.pt.