OpenFieldPadua Botanical Garden (Orto Botanico) Summer Biodiversity Traineeship
Six-week research placement at the world's oldest university botanical garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1545), investigating rare plant seed banking and Alpine flora responses to climate change.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in undergraduate or Master's studies in plant biology, ecology, or agricultural sciences.
- English language proficiency
- English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated interest in plant taxonomy and germplasm preservation.
- Recommendation letters
- One professor reference letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Stipend of €1,000 for a 6-week botanical and biodiversity conservation internship
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition charges.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 (Summer cohort deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Padua documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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