Do you want to explore how Zambian farmers perceive and cope with climate change? Apply by 30 April for the Research Expedition Mobility With Academic Staff 2024 and go on an expedition to Zambia.
The offer is open to all students of Mendel University in Brno, regardless of faculty. You can apply from FFWT, FRDIS, FH, FA or FBE. Just send your CV and a motivation letter in English. In it, briefly present your thoughts on the stated research topic, work plan, methodology and expected results.
You will be able to consult with the academics responsible for the expedition – Martin Schmiedl, Ph.D. (FRRMS) and Jana Tulkova (LDF). If you pass the selection, you will be invited for a personal interview on 10th May 2024.
Selected participants will receive airfare and a stipend of 20,000 CZK. They will participate in training, data collection and analysis under the supervision of academics. The expedition experience can then serve as the basis for a final thesis or joint publication. You will be rewarded with 1 ECTS credit for the presentation of your results, which is an optional part of the FRRMS curriculum.
Feel free to contact the organizers at lenka.ludvikova@mendelu.cz.