The Interdisciplinary Center for Marine and Environmental Research (CIIMAR) will hold the 28th edition of the LABORATORY AQUATIC ANIMAL SCIENCES COURSE (CAL-AQUA), from 4 to 8 May 2026, at CIIMAR. The course will take place in a mixed regime, including online theoretical classes and on-site practical classes.

The course is accredited by the University of Porto and corresponds to 6 ECTS (credit units).

The CAL-AQUA course is intended for all teachers, researchers, degree, master’s, and doctoral students, and technicians who must acquire Science in Laboratory Aquatic Animals training, focusing on aquatic vertebrates (fish and amphibians).

The CAL-AQUA course program follows the European recommendation (Directive 2010/63/EU) and covers 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 31º of Decreto-Lei n º 113/2013. Successful attendance of this course will allow you to obtain certification to carry out animal experiments.

Number of Vacancies

25 (minimum 20)

Deadline for applications

April 6, 2026

Fee

• Standard: 400 euros
• CIIMAR and CCMAR members: 350 euros

(Members of CIIMAR-LA (CCMAR and CIIMAR) have the same access conditions)

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

If in doubt, please contact the Advanced Training and Careers at trainingandcareer@ciimar.up.pt.