• Applicants must write an application letter (no more than 1.5 A4 pages) justifying why they should receive funding to attend their targeted training course, workshop or conference. A proof of acceptance on the course, workshop or conference must be included in the application.The letter should cover the following aspects:

a. How the activity relates to and supports you in your marine research career; b.How your participation is in line with EuroMarine/OYSTER objectives.

c.How you will acknowledge and disseminate the fact that EuroMarine/OYSTER helped fund yourparticipation.

d.How you will share knowledge about your experience with colleagues in your own institution.

• Applicants must complete and sign a declaration form. Please note:

a. Applicants are required to contact their EuroMarine Member Organisation representative to approve their application prior to submission and have their supervisor/manager or EuroMarine Member Organisation representative countersign the declaration.

b. A copy of the signed declaration form should be attached to the application email.

• Short Curriculum Vitae
• Applications must be submitted by email to oyster.secretariat@euromarinenetwork.eu. All applications will receive a confirmation email acknowledging submission. If no response is received within 2 working days, please send a follow-up e-mail to confirm it was received.
• Proposals will be evaluated by the Oyster working group. At least three reviewers will evaluate each application.
• Evaluation Procedure: Proposals will be assessed by OYSTER, the EuroMarine Early Career Researcher group. Funding will be subject to official acceptance onto the course and will be granted by EuroMarine and OYSTER through the EuroMarine Association.
• Funding is conditional on acceptance to and participation in the activity.