Mountain
ecosystems are important on a global basis and are particularly susceptible to
the effects of diverse global changes. At present, there is accumulating
evidence that global changes such as for example, in climate, in land use, and
in atmospheric nitrogen pollution are strongly affecting mountain ecosystems,
even remote ones. One of the main values of this International School is the
unique opportunity participants have to receive a really multidisciplinary
overview about the research going on in aquatic and terrestrial mountain
ecosystems in different parts of the world. Thus, the objective of this School
is to provide the participants with a state-of-the-art overview on the research
done in mountain ecosystems and to foster cross-disciplinary links.
Chair: Prof. Ruben Sommaruga (University of
Innsbruck)
When
and Where?
The
International School will take place in Innsbruck (Seehof, 300 m above
Innsbruck) between 24th and 28th September 2012. Arrival and departure dates
are on Sunday 23rd and Friday 28th September.
Who
can apply?
The
International School invites postgraduate researchers (Ph.D. students) and
young postdocs of most diverse specializations ranging from environmental
sciences, geography, ecological sciences to conservation biologists with
interest in mountain ecology and global change. All participants will need to
be proficient in both written and spoken English.
Why
join this International School?
Mountain
ecosystems are important on a global basis and are particularly susceptible to
the effects of diverse global changes. At present, there is accumulating evidence
that global changes such as for example, in climate, in land use, and in
atmospheric nitrogen pollution are strongly affecting mountain ecosystems, even
remote ones. One of the main values of this International School is the unique
opportunity participants have to receive a really multidisciplinary overview
about the research going on in aquatic and terrestrial mountain ecosystems in
different parts of the world. Thus, the objective of this School is to provide
the participants with a state-of-the-art overview on the research done on
mountain ecosystems and to foster cross-disciplinary links.
Program
The
School will consist of lectures (45 min +15 min discussion) on topics related
to aquatic and terrestrial mountain ecology given by members of the Alpine
Ecology Research Centre from the University of Innsbruck and guest scientists
from Belgium, France, Switzerland, Spain, UK, and USA. The lectures will cover
a broad spectrum and will include a general introduction to the topic, as well
as its state-of-the-art. In addition, participants will be requested to give a
short oral presentation (max. 10 min) to introduce themselves and their
research interest, as well as to improve connectivity based on similar
interests. A mid-week excursion will be organized to a mountain research
station with demonstrations/measurements on the way. Program
Registration
Fee:
Before
15th August 350 €, after this date 450 €. The fee includes accommodation
(Seehof) in a twin bed room, coffee breaks and full board. A limited number of
single-bed rooms are available at an extra cost. The fee must be paid in full
no later than 20 days after receiving the invoice.
Application:
on-line including:
full
contact data (name, affiliation, postal address, email address, phone and fax)
a
brief CV containing prior studies and/or positions
a
1-paragraph description of scientific interest and motivation for this school
list
of publications (if any)
Selection:
Applications
will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee and successful applicants will be
notified by e-mail about admission by 25th July 2012. Selected participants
will receive an invoice. The registration becomes legally binding by means of
this invoice.
Local
Scientific Committee:
Prof.
Ruben Sommaruga (Chair), Prof. Ulrike Tappeiner (Innsbruck University), Prof.
Birgit Schlick-Steiner (Innsbruck University), and Prof. Roland Psenner
(Innsbruck University).
Help
with travel costs:
When
meeting the travel costs is impossible please contact the organization to seek
for financial assistance (depending on budget availability). This possibility
is available only within Europe and will be reserved to exceptional cases both
in need and in student’s excellence.
Important
deadlines:
Submission
of on-line applications - deadline: 1st July 2012
Notification
of acceptance to applicants - deadline: 25th July 2012
Payment
- deadline: 15st August 2012
Contact: Ms.
Caroline Pichler (Administrative Assistant)
Institute
of Ecology
University
of Innsbruck
Technikerstr.
25
6020
Innsbruck
Austria
Phone:
+43-(0)512-507 6181
Fax:
+ 43-(0)512-507 6190
