Study Opportunity in Bali: Sustainable Tourism Destination Management – 2027

Students interested in sustainable tourism and destination management can apply for a 15-week semester programme at PIB College in Bali, Indonesia, in 2027.

The programme covers sustainable tourism, destination management, eco-tourism, event management and tourism entrepreneurship, combining lectures with practical workshops, industry visits, excursions and projects.

Programme Details

• Duration: 15 weeks
• Programme periods: 12 April – 23 July 2027, or 11 October 2027 – 28 January 2028
• Credits: Up to 30 ECTS
• Language of instruction: English
• Host institution: PIB College, Bali, Indonesia

Programme Fees

• Regular programme fee: €2,620
• Late application programme fee: €2,720

The programme fee includes tuition, workshops, industry visits, excursions, a certificate and academic transcript, student support, and the student visa. Flights, accommodation and insurance are not included. The brochure also lists a €350 enrolment fee; students should confirm with the organisers whether this is included in the programme fee.

Application Deadlines

April–July 2027 programme

• Regular application deadline: 22 January 2027
• Final application deadline: 19 February 2027

October 2027–January 2028 programme

• Early Bird application deadline: 28 February 2027
• Regular application deadline: 15 July 2027
• Final application deadline: 1 August 2027

For complete information about the programme, curriculum, fees, accommodation and application procedure, please consult the Sustainable Tourism Destination Management Information Pack (PDF).

Students interested in applying should review the programme details and contact the organisers directly for further information.

Please note: This is an external, fee-paying study programme and is not a scholarship or an exchange programme organised by the Faculty of Sciences. Participation does not automatically guarantee recognition of ECTS credits by the Faculty. Students should consult the relevant academic department regarding possible credit recognition before applying.

The Graduate School of Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand, invites applications for the Ph.D. Student Exchange Scholarship for Fiscal Year 2027. A total of 20 scholarships are available to international doctoral students wishing to conduct research at PSU.

Scholarship funding

Each scholarship provides 100,000 THB to the student. An additional 50,000 THB may be allocated to the student’s home supervisor if they visit PSU to monitor the student’s research progress.

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must:

• Be international students currently enrolled in a Ph.D. programme, with at least eight months of student status remaining at their home institution from the start of the research period at PSU.
• Demonstrate good English communication skills.
• Have passed their dissertation proposal examination.

Required documents

Applicants must submit:

• A brief CV.
• A copy of their passport.
• Their most recent academic transcript.
• A recommendation letter from their home supervisor.
• An acceptance letter from their host supervisor at PSU.
• Proof of passing the dissertation proposal examination.
• English language test results, if available.

Main scholarship conditions

Recipients are required to:

• Conduct research at PSU for at least six months.
• Publish at least one joint research article in an international journal indexed in Scopus or Web of Science, acknowledging the scholarship support.
• Submit a research progress report after completing the research period.

Applicants should consult the official announcement for full details of the scholarship conditions and selection procedure.

Application period: 15 October – 16 November 2026, until 4:30 p.m. Thailand time (GMT+7).

Apply online: Ph.D. Student Exchange Scholarship Application Form

Further information

• Official scholarship announcement
• Research Focuses and Faculty Facts – Faculty of Science, PSU
• PSU Graduate School

Enquiries and further information

For any questions regarding the scholarship, eligibility requirements or application procedure, applicants should contact the host university directly:

International Relations Office, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University
Email: sci.inter@psu.ac.th
Website: https://www.sci.psu.ac.th/en/

The programme offers 12-month visiting fellowships in France to early-career international researchers wishing to carry out a research project related to climate and environmental challenges.

The fellowship includes:

• a €2,500 monthly allowance;
• a settling-in allowance.

Research projects may fall within the following themes:

• Earth systems;
• climate change and sustainability;
• energy transition;
• societal challenges of environmental issues;
• human, animal and ecosystem health under the One Health approach.

Deadline: 15 December 2026

We invite interested researchers and French host laboratories to consult the call and share it within their networks: https://www.campusfrance.org/en/mopga-2027

Contact: mopga@campusfrance.org

The Université libre de Bruxelles is coordinating the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems – TROPIMUNDO, a two-year international Master’s programme (120 ECTS).

The programme is particularly relevant to students with a Biology and Environmental Sciences background in the broad sense (see FAQ). TROPIMUNDO allows students to explore interconnected tropical ecosystems through coursework and field schools in the Amazonian tropical rainforest, Indian Ocean and Pacific tropical islands, Central-African rainforest, East-African Great Lakes, terrestrial and coastal ecosystems, Malagasy forest ecosystems, and Asian terrestrial, aquatic and mangrove forests. The fourth semester is dedicated to thesis work related to tropical biodiversity and ecosystems. The other two semesters cover basic and specialised courses in Belgium, Italy, France and French Guiana.

Fully funded scholarships

For students starting the programme in September 2027, the European Commission offers a certain number of fully covering scholarships for EU and non-EU students (project approval pending). Selected scholarship holders will have their tuition fees and mobility covered, in addition to receiving full insurance and monthly subsistence allocations.

TROPIMUNDO is also co-financed by VLIRUOS ICP-Connect for Mundus tropicalis, with trajectories running through Kenya, the Philippines and Benin, for which scholarships have already been secured.

Confirmation of the VLIRUOS scholarships for the first-ranked applicants will be known in January 2027, while confirmation of the Erasmus Mundus scholarships is expected in July 2027. There are no country restrictions whatsoever.

As Erasmus Mundus is the educational excellence brand of the European Commission, scholarship holders are selected according to excellence criteria, such as prior education, professional activities, referee forms and knowledge of languages.

Application deadline

The first call for applicants seeking a scholarship and intending to start the programme in the 2027–2028 academic year is now open.

Application deadline: 30 November 2026

Further information on the TROPIMUNDO programme and the application procedure can be found on the official websites:

TROPIMUNDO
Mundus tropicalis

Balkan Student Summer School on Artificial Intelligence for Science biće održana od 24. do 28. avgusta 2026. godine u Solunu, u organizaciji Balkan Physical Union (BPU).

Letnja škola namenjena je studentima zainteresovanim za primenu veštačke inteligencije u nauci, a predavanja i aktivnosti biće dostupni i za besplatno praćenje uživo putem YouTube-a.

Program obuhvata predavanja i aktivnosti posvećene savremenim pristupima i primeni veštačke inteligencije u različitim oblastima nauke.

Program i više informacija:
Balkan Student Summer School on Artificial Intelligence for Science – Programme

Praćenje predavanja uživo:
YouTube livestream

Japanska agencija za međunarodnu saradnju (JICA) uputila je poziv za učešće u programu Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS), koji podržava međunarodne zajedničke istraživačke projekte usmerene na rešavanje globalnih izazova i doprinos održivom razvoju.

Program je namenjen istraživačkim institucijama i naučnoistraživačkim timovima koji već imaju uspostavljenu komunikaciju i saradnju sa partnerskom naučnoistraživačkom institucijom u Japanu. Nakon dogovora o temi istraživanja, institucije zajednički pripremaju i podnose predlog projekta.

Program obuhvata sledeće oblasti:

• životna sredina i energetika;
• bio-resursi;
• prevencija i ublažavanje posledica katastrofa;
• kontrola zaraznih bolesti.

Sa srpske strane, predlozi projekata podnose se preko Ministarstva za evropske integracije Republike Srbije, koje koordinira međunarodnu razvojnu pomoć, dok japanska strana svoj predlog podnosi preko Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

Rok za dostavljanje predloga projekata je 25. septembar 2026. godine.

Detaljne informacije o programu i prijavni formular dostupni su u sledećem dokumentu:

SATREPS – informacije o programu i prijavni formular

Zainteresovanim istraživačima preporučujemo da pažljivo prouče uslove programa i, ukoliko već imaju uspostavljenu saradnju sa odgovarajućom istraživačkom institucijom u Japanu, razmotre mogućnost pripreme zajedničkog predloga projekta.

Applications will open in September—stay tuned!

Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) is excited to announce the Winter International Student Experience (WISE) 2026-2027, a short-term program combining academic learning, cultural immersion, and global networking in the heart of Seoul, Korea.

What is SKKU WISE?

The program gives students the opportunity to:

• Learn from distinguished faculty – Courses taught by SKKU professors and guest lecturers
• Experience Korean culture – field trips, hands-on workshops, and language lessons
• Connect globally – meet peers from around the world
• Explore Korea’s winter season – Study at SKKU, located in the heart of Seoul, where Korea’s rich history meets modern innovation

Scholarships & Promotions

• Early Bird – 30% OFF (apply by October 31)
• Group Discount (3+ students) – 30% OFF per student
• ISS/WISE Alumni – 40% OFF (As 2026 ISS students, you will most likely be eligible for this benefit) For details, please contact the WISE Office.

Program Overview

• Program Dates: December 22, 2026 – January 8, 2027
• Application Period: September 1, 2026 – December 13, 2026
• Location: Seoul, Korea
• Language of Instruction: English
• Credits: 3 credits per course
• Fields of Study: Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Computer/Data Science, Korean Language & Studies, and more

WISE 2026 Online Info Session

• Dates: August 11 (Tue) & August 18 (Tue)
• Sessions: 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM (KST, UTC+9)
• Format: Online via Zoom / https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4884561248
• Students may choose whichever session is most convenient for them.

How to Apply: https://winter.skku.edu/winter/intro/Course.do

Website: https://winter.skku.edu/winter/index.do 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skku.intl

Poziv za prijave

Fondacija Kžižova za evropsko uzajamno razumevanje poziva do troje mladih lidera iz Srbije, zainteresovanih za pomirenje, poljsko-nemačke odnose i kulturu sećanja, da učestvuju na ovogodišnjem seminaru „Sećanje, razumevanje, budućnost“.

Seminar će okupiti mlade iz zemalja Zapadnog Balkana i šireg regiona, zajedno sa njihovim vršnjacima iz Poljske i Nemačke, kako bi se upoznali sa iskustvom poljsko-nemačkog pomirenja nakon Drugog svetskog rata, prevazilaženjem tereta i trauma prošlosti i izgradnjom zajedničke evropske budućnosti.

Učesnici će imati priliku da se upoznaju sa istorijom Kržove, poljsko-nemačkim odnosima i procesom pomirenja, nemačkom kulturom sećanja na Šleziju, kao i iskustvima poljsko-nemačkih omladinskih razmena. Program obuhvata i posete Kržovi, Memorijalnom muzeju Gross-Rosen, Šleskom muzeju u Gerlicu, Univerzitetu u Vroclavu i Istorijskom centru „Zajezdnia“ u Vroclavu.

Ko može da se prijavi?

Mogu se prijaviti kandidati koji:

• imaju manje od 30 godina;
• aktivni su u omladinskim organizacijama, organizacijama civilnog društva, novinarstvu ili obrazovanju;
• dobro poznaju engleski jezik;
• mogu da učestvuju u programu tokom celokupnog trajanja seminara.

Kako se prijaviti?

Zainteresovani kandidati treba da pošalju prijavu na adresu belgrad.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl.

Prijava treba da sadrži:

• biografiju (CV);
• kratko motivaciono pismo (najviše pola strane).

Rok za prijavu: 16. avgust 2026. godine
Naslov mejla: KRZYZOWA 2026

Projekat podržavaju Ministarstvo spoljnih poslova Republike Poljske i Savezno ministarstvo spoljnih poslova Savezne Republike Nemačke.

Hybrid, Mol, Antwerpen, Belgium, PhD

VITO is currently offering a PhD position on advanced monitoring methodologies for microplastics in air, with a focus on citizen science integration. This position is ideal for candidates interested in environmental monitoring, air quality research, and innovative data-driven approaches involving community participation.

Job description

This PhD is embedded in the Horizon Europe project VISONAIR that is coordinated by VITO. The PhD
research focuses on the development, optimization, and application of advanced laboratory methodologies for the characterization of atmospheric particulate matter and associated pollutants. The work will contribute to improved understanding of ultrafine particles, toxic components, and source related signatures in ambient air samples, supporting air quality assessment and source apportionment activities within the broader project framework. The research will primarily involve practical laboratory work and analytical method development. Atmospheric samples collected by project partners through drone-based monitoring systems, passive samplers, portable devices, and citizen science sensor networks will be analyzed using state-of-the-art instrumentation available at VITO and collaborating institutions. External partners will provide complementary expertise in field measurements, sensor deployment, data integration, and modelling activities, allowing the PhD candidate to fully specialize in laboratory based analytical research. A central objective of the PhD is the comprehensive characterization of ultrafine atmospheric particles with respect to their mass and number concentration, size distribution, morphology, and chemical composition. Correlative microscopy techniques will be employed for the identification and characterization of micro- and nanoplastic particles, while single-particle inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (sp-ICP-MS) will be used to detect and characterize metal-containing particles. The mass concentration and chemical composition of plastics, black carbon, and tire and road wear particles (TRWPs) will be quantified using pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (Py-GC-MS).
The PhD will further evaluate and optimize analytical workflows, sample preparation procedures, and quality assurance protocols for atmospheric particle analysis. Comparative assessment of passive and active sampling approaches will support the harmonization of methodologies across the consortium.
Overall, this research will strengthen laboratory capabilities for advanced atmospheric pollutant
characterization and deliver scientifically robust analytical methodologies to support air quality management and environmental health studies.

Phd supervision

The research will be conducted primarily at in close collaboration with . The successful candidate will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Adrian Covaci (UAntwerp) and co-promoted by Prof. Dr. Stefan Voorspoels (VITO) and Dr. Milica Velimirovic (VITO; project manager and contact person for enquiries).

How to apply?

Applications should be submitted online and include a copy of your CV, diploma transcripts and a cover letter. The selection procedure will be closed on 25 July 2026.

Apply here: https://jobs.vito.be/o/phd-position-advanced-monitoring-methodologies-for-atmospheric-pollutants-and-citizen-science-integration

Job requirements

• Master in Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Pharm. Sci., Chemical Engineering or similar

• Creative, critical and hand-on mentality

• Good oral and written communication skills in English

Danas smo imali zadovoljstvo da ugostimo dr Lazara Živkovića iz Instituta ekonomskih nauka u Beogradu na jedanaestom izdanju našeg Lunchtime Talk-a.

Kroz zanimljivu i inspirativnu prezentaciju, dr Živković je približio savremene pristupe inovacionim politikama i otvorio važna pitanja o ulozi naučnih istraživanja u rešavanju društvenih izazova. Na jasan i pristupačan način povezao je istraživačku praksu sa konkretnim primerima, podstakavši živu i sadržajnu diskusiju među učesnicima.

U prijatnoj i opuštenoj atmosferi, kolege sa PMF-a, zajedno sa kolegama iz Instituta ekonomskih nauka u Beogradu, koje su događaj pratile online, razmenile su ideje, iskustva i razmišljanja o mogućnostima buduće saradnje.

Zahvaljujemo Lazaru na izdvojenom vremenu, zanimljivim uvidima i inspirativnom razgovoru. Drago nam je što je još jedan Lunchtime Talk potvrdio značaj ovakvih susreta za povezivanje ljudi i razmenu znanja.