The Interdisciplinary Center for Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) will hold the 27th edition of the LABORATORY AQUATIC ANIMAL SCIENCES COURSE (CAL-AQUA) from December 15 to 19, at CIIMAR. The course will take place in a mixed regime, including online theoretical classes and on-site practical classes.

Students who apply through the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP) will be awarded 6 ECTS upon successful completion.

The CAL-AQUA course is intended for all teachers, researchers, master’s and doctoral students, and technicians who need to acquire training in the area of Science in Laboratory Aquatic Animals, with a particular focus on aquatic vertebrates (fish and amphibians).

The CAL-AQUA course program follows the European recommendation (Directive 2010/63/EU) and covers the compulsory training required for Function A – carrying out procedures, Function C – taking care of animals, and Function D – humanely euthanizing animals as stated in Article 31 of Decreto-Lei nº 113/2013. Successful completion of this course will allow you to obtain certification to carry out animal experiments.

Number of Vacancies: 25 (minimum 20)

Deadline for applications: November 6, 2025

Fee: 400 euros; 350 euros for CIIMAR and CCMAR employees

Registration: Candidates may register through one of the following options:

• CIIMAR – by completing the form available here.
• Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP) – registration via FCUP is mandatory for those wishing to obtain ECTS credit recognition. The reduced registration fee does not apply. https://sigarra.up.pt/fcup/pt/cand_geral.concursos_cand_abertos_view?pv_curso_id=27601

If the registration was made through CIIMAR, please transfer the payment to IBAN. PT50 0035 0578 00025876730 66 (Account Number) and send a copy of the bank transfer by email to calaqua@ciimar.up.pt. If registration is completed via FCUP, payment will follow a different procedure.

If in doubt, please contact the Cal-Aqua team at calaqua@ciimar.up.pt.