CIIMAR will hold the 26th edition of the LABORATORY AQUATIC ANIMAL SCIENCES COURSE (CAL-AQUA) from May 5 to 9, 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) and it can be chosen as an optional course unit at U.Porto. If you wish to obtain the 6 ECTS credits, please send an email to calaqua@ciimar.up.pt.

The CAL-AQUA course is intended for all teachers, researchers, master’s and doctoral students, and technicians who need to acquire training in the area of Science in Laboratory Aquatic Animals, with a particular focus on aquatic vertebrates (fish and amphibians).

The CAL-AQUA course program follows the European recommendation (Directive 2010/63/EU) and covers the compulsory training required for Function A – carrying out procedures, Function C – taking care of animals, and Function D – humanely euthanizing animals as stated in Article 31 of Decreto-Lei nº 113/2013. Successful completion of this course will allow you to obtain certification to carry out animal experiments.

Number of Vacancies: 25 (minimum 20)

Deadline for applications: April 30, 2025

Fee: 400 euros; 350 euros for CIIMAR employees

Registration: please access this link.

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.