Baltic Sea Coastal Ecosystem Research Vessel Practicum
Practical scientific deployment aboard research vessels (e.g., RV Alkor or RV Elisabeth Mann Borgese) collecting CTD water columns, benthos cores, and plankton acoustics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Good standing in CAU marine science or biology master's program
- English language proficiency
- English B2
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Medical sea-fitness certificate and motivation statement
- Recommendation letters
- Cruise chief scientist endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Shipboard research allowance + marine safety training certificate
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Enrolled curricular unit
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Kiel documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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