The applications for the PERSEUS Summer School on 'The contribution of environmental indices in meeting the objectives and principles of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive' are now open.

The Summer School, which will take place from 3-7 June 2013, in Constanta, Romania, is organised by the National Institute for Marine Research and Development (NIMRD) Grigore Antipa.

The school is open to young researchers and PhD students, with a scientific background in biological, physical and/or chemical oceanography, that are willing to expand their field of interest. Applicants who are in a position to disseminate the experience gained from the school to others will be favoured.

Applications are accepted from both PERSEUS partner and non-partner institutions.

For information on the school and how to apply, please see the Summer School announcement, the application form, and the Letter of Recommendation template. The deadline for applications is 15 April 2013.