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  • CIIMAR – Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research

    Science journalists interested in marine and environmental topics will find their residence at the Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) inspiring and timely. CIIMAR is tackling several societal and economic challenges that humanity is facing, including the ones caused by climate change and food scarcity.
    Established in 2000, CIIMAR is a leading research institution of the University of Porto, working at the frontier of ocean knowledge and innovation. It has been promoting excellent transdisciplinary research, technological development, advanced training and support for public policies, contributing to advances in scientific knowledge and sustainability of Ocean and coastal environments. This drives innovation and paves the way for future solutions to society’s needs, opening new avenues to Blue Economy and job creation. Furthermore, CIIMAR’s activities contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and National and European relevant agendas.

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    Research Domain
    Contact Person
    Ana Mena
    ana.mena@ciimar.up.pt
    Host Institution
    CIMAR
    Portugal
    Hosting Conditions

    The science journalist will be based in CIIMAR's headquarters, with access to research laboratories, technological infrastructure, and all common facilities, including a coffee lounge, 24/7. They will have total freedom to implement the project proposed for this residence. CIIMAR has a communication and outreach unit with whom the journalist may collaborate. Pending the chosen project, the journalist may work outside CIIMAR premises together with the research team. The journalist will be integrated as a team member, being able to observe research experiments and field work; and participate in scientific seminars, events, and social initiatives. CIIMAR will provide a computer and a desk, and will include the journalist in CIIMAR's mailing list with access to all internal relevant news.