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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.

The AQUASERV Project is an HE funded project that offers opportunities that may be of interest to your PhD students and supervisor, and this is why I contact you.

We offer funded access to research infrastructures across Europe and we have training opportunities that may be of interest to you:

·      MELiSA – Marine Experimental Lipid Stress Applications for Sustainable Aquatic Systems Course. Registrations by 31/07/2026.

·      Advanced Ecotoxicological Monitoring for Sustainable Aquaculture: Chemical Analysis, Bioassays and Environmental Risk Assessment Course. Registrations by 02/08/2026.

·      Liquid Chromatography-High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (LC-HRMS) in Marine Sciences Course. Registrations by 20/09/2026.

The courses are open to everyone, in a blended format, so online phase and onsite hands-on phase. Should you have further questions or wish to know more about the AQUASERV Transnational Access opportunities, please contact Ana Alexandra Soares Aranda da Silva aasilva@ualg.pt or aquaserv@ualg.pt

Ana Aranda da Silva, PhD

AQUASERV Project Manager

CCMAR – Centro de Ciências do Mar do Algarve

We are pleased to invite your students to apply for the EILA International Internship Program 2026, which offers partial scholarships (THB 20,000) for international students to undertake internships at the Faculty of Science, PSU.

This year’s opportunities include:

• Geophysics Research Internship
  • Field-based geophysics, geology, geochemistry, and scientific data analysis
• Research Internship at CABI-SEA
  • Hands-on research in bacteriophages, microbiology, antimicrobial innovation, and laboratory techniques
• International Relations Assistant Internship
  • International partnership development, promotional media, intercultural communication, and outreach activities

Students will gain practical experience by working alongside PSU researchers and professional staff in an international environment. Depending on the internship and the student’s home institution, academic credit recognition may also be considered.

Program Highlights

• Partial scholarship: 20,000 THB
• Duration: Minimum 6–8 weeks
• Internship period: August–December 2026 (depending on the project)
• Location: Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand

The attached posters provide details of each internship opportunity, including eligibility, activities, expected learning outcomes, and application procedures.

Application deadline:20 July 2026

Apply through this Application form for an internship at the Faculty of Science, PSU: https://link.psu.th/q1yjRN

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.

Od naučnih rezultata do društvenog uticaja: kako istraživanja postaju sistemske promene

Kancelarija za međunarodnu saradnju PMF-a poziva sve zainteresovane da prisustvuju jedanaestom izdanju događaja Lunchtime Talk, koje će biti održano 23. juna 2026. godine.

Gost-predavač biće dr Lazar Živković, naučni saradnik i rukovodilac Departmana za ekonomiju inovacija, Institut ekonomskih nauka, Beograd.

Polazeći od konkretnih istraživačkih projekata, razgovaraćemo o tome na koji način naučna saznanja mogu doprineti rešavanju društvenih izazova i kako njihovi rezultati mogu pronaći put do razvojnih i inovacionih politika.

Ovaj događaj predstavlja i priliku za dalje jačanje saradnje između PMF-a i IEN-a, imajući u vidu da je nedavno potpisan sporazum o saradnji između dve institucije.

Informacije o događaju

Datum: 23. jun 2026. godine
Vreme: 12.00–13.30 časova
Mesto: Klub nastavnika (II sprat, DF/DMI)
Format: Hibridni (uživo i online)

Zoom link za online učešće: https://tinyurl.com/379sdx9k

Nakon predavanja predviđeno je osveženje i neformalno druženje uz nastavak diskusije sa predavačem.

Pozivamo vas da prisustvujete događaju i da informaciju podelite sa kolegama iz drugih institucija koje bi tema mogla da zainteresuje.

Dobro došli!