MARES is a three-year world-class Joint Doctoral Programme offered by a consortium of 24 partner institutions (11 full partners and 13 associated members) originating from 14 countries.
Ghent University (Belgium) is the coordinator of MARES.
The MARES Doctoral Programme was approved for funding by EU in July 2010. First Doctoral candidates will start in the programme from September 2011 onwards. Applications for doctoral candidates will be open from 16 November 2010 onwards.
All MARES doctoral candidates will study with two of the partner institutions and will be awarded a joint Ph.D. degree (Doctorate in Marine Sciences).
In connection with the annual call for applications, the MARES doctoral programme will publish a catalogue of MARES PhD research topics within the applied scientific fields of Marine Ecosystem Health and Conservation.
Scholarship application Deadline: 15 January 2011
