{"id":11119,"date":"2024-04-30T07:51:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T07:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/?p=11119"},"modified":"2024-12-03T08:07:48","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T08:07:48","slug":"bridge-bs-2nd-summer-school-is-now-open-for-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/index.php\/2024\/04\/30\/bridge-bs-2nd-summer-school-is-now-open-for-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply for the BRIDGE-BS 2nd Summer School \u2013 Deadline Extended to May 30th!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11119\" class=\"elementor elementor-11119\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-941a360 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"941a360\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2646490\" data-id=\"2646490\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba00a8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba00a8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADLINE-EXTENDED-Summer-School-BRIDGEBS-2024-01-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADLINE-EXTENDED-Summer-School-BRIDGEBS-2024-01-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADLINE-EXTENDED-Summer-School-BRIDGEBS-2024-01-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADLINE-EXTENDED-Summer-School-BRIDGEBS-2024-01-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADLINE-EXTENDED-Summer-School-BRIDGEBS-2024-01-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADLINE-EXTENDED-Summer-School-BRIDGEBS-2024-01-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADLINE-EXTENDED-Summer-School-BRIDGEBS-2024-01-2000x1125.png 2000w\" sizes=\"100vw\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d1b45de elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d1b45de\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-58a2cd1\" data-id=\"58a2cd1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90aa2a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90aa2a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Apply for the BRIDGE-BS 2nd Summer School \u2013 Deadline Extended to May 30th!\n\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ed67f10 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ed67f10\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e21045\" data-id=\"5e21045\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d558dec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d558dec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In order to upskill and ensure the understanding of the challenges and opportunities to be addressed for a sustainable Blue Economy across the Black Sea, BRIDGE-BS conducts a range of educational and capacity-building activities. With this aim, the 2nd Summer School is organized by the BRIDGE-BS project by targeting graduate students from <b>Black Sea riparian countries<\/b> (Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Moldova, T\u00fcrkiye, and Ukraine) <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and will be hosted by one of the facilities of the <\/span><b>Tbilisi State University (TSU) on 15-17 September 2024&nbsp;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The lectures will address fundamental topics related to <b>Blue Biotechnology<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The <\/span><b>2nd Summer School<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will mainly focus on supporting tools for strengthening the <\/span><b>Sustainable Blue Economy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Black Sea region. The Summer School will involve <\/span><b>interactive lectures and group work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the last day, <\/span><b>a hackathon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will take place where participants will work in a small team setting in order to develop a viable solution to boost the <\/span><b>sustainable development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Blue Economy with a particular focus on the <\/span><b>emerging sector of biotechnologies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Equip<\/strong> graduate students with theoretical and practical skills to address issues faced by a sustainable Blue Economy in the Black Sea with a specific focus on the Blue Economy initiatives and key actors existing in the region (Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea, Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda Black Sea Commission and Black Sea Economic Cooperation),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diversify<\/strong> possible career pathways for the next generations of practitioners in the sectors,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Widen<\/strong> next generation\u2019s comprehension and appreciation of fundamental marine ecosystem functioning, challenges, and opportunities for its preservation,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn<\/strong> about opportunities in sustainable innovation and policy support across relevant marine and maritime sectors in the Black Sea as well as other EU sea basins,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foster<\/strong> professional and educational networks and international partnerships that can improve activities in support of sustainable blue growth,<\/li>\n<li>Stimulate actions for the preservation and sustainable exploitation of the Black Sea ecosystem,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve<\/strong> professional skills for the development of the marine and maritime sectors in the Black Sea, as well as ocean governance, in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Date and Venue<br><\/strong>15-16-17 September 2024 (14 September, Arrival Day) at Tbilisi State University in Tbilisi, Georgia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application<br><\/strong>\u25cf Fill out an online&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bt5oPHgKVwQ47Ppx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application form<\/a><br>\u25cf Submit an up-to-date CV or resume that shows your educational background and work experience<br>\u25cf Provide a statement of support from the student\u2019s institution\/university<br>\u25cf Deadline: 15 May 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees, Costs, and Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf All selected participants will attend the summer school free of charge and in person.<br>\u25cf Selected participants\u2019 accommodation (up to 4 nights, depending on the flight schedule) in shared dormitories: 2-people of the same gender; lunches and some dinners will be covered by Istanbul University.<br>\u25cf Subsistence costs in Tbilisi for the duration of the training, are borne by the participants.<br>\u25cf All participants are responsible for complying with the entry requirements to Georgia. Participants who need to be in possession of a visa should organise their visa procedure and cover the costs for granting it. \u0130stanbul University and BRIDGE-BS Project support the accepted candidates with an invitation letter.<br>\u25cf Accommodation and travel arrangements will be organized by \u0130stanbul University for the selected students.<\/p>\n<p><b>Selected applicants will receive confirmation and further practical details. Please do not make any travel arrangements before you receive the confirmation email.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Candidates should fulfil the following conditions:<\/b><br>\u25cf Only graduate students of any discipline related to the Blue Economy (economy, research and\/or policy) will be considered;<br>\u25cf Candidates should be graduate students from Black Sea riparian countries (Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania, Moldova, T\u00fcrkiye and Ukraine); <br>\u25cf Candidates should have a good working knowledge of English (level B2 or higher);<\/p>\n<p><b>Please note that: we offer introductory lessons on the main concepts and practices related to the Blue Biotechnology. The lectures will address fundamental topics related to biotechnology and renewable energy. The Summer School will mainly focus on supporting tools for strengthening the Sustainable Blue Economy in the Black Sea region.<br><\/b><br>In case of questions, please contact Ilayda Destan Ozturk <b>(destanozturk@istanbul.edu.tr)<\/b> from Istanbul University.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ae12c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ae12c2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33e34d8\" data-id=\"33e34d8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38387aa elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"38387aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SS_Draft-Agenda.pdf\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">DRAFT AGENDA<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-052abed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"052abed\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d61748e\" data-id=\"d61748e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2aca4c elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b2aca4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bt5oPHgKVwQ47Ppx5\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">APPLICATION FORM<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-520b923 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"520b923\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-55e5a6c\" data-id=\"55e5a6c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da4cdbb elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"da4cdbb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/bridgeblacksea.org\/index.php\/2022\/08\/31\/the-first-bridge-bs-summer-school-was-successfully-held-in-istanbul\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"elementor-button-link elementor-button elementor-size-md\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">CHECK FOR THE 1ST SUMMER SCHOOL<\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the BRIDGE-BS 2nd Summer School \u2013 Deadline Extended to May 30th! 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