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--------- Forwarded message ---------- CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS _IC1203 COST ENERGIC Training School _ GIS, CROWDSOURCED GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION AND CITIZEN SCIENCE 8th - 12th June, 2015 University of Malta The Training School focuses on various aspects of GIS, crowdsourced Geographic Information and the role of Citizen Science. The aim of the training school is to share experiences with using GIS, collecting geographic information and exploring Citizen Science. At the end of the training school participants will understand the various sources of voluntary geographic information, they will be able to harvest such information and apply some analysis techniques in various applications of voluntary geographic information. The training school will include a mix of lecture based sessions and in-the-field experiences collecting geographic data. A day-long fieldtrip to Gozo, Malta’s second island, is included in the programme, as well as hands-on experiences using hardware and software. Tutors and facilitators will provide facilities for participants to try out new ways of interacting with Geographic Information as well as support learning with lectures and tutorials. The training school is open to a wide range of participants having a basic knowledge of GI and GIS. More information is available in the attached pdf. The ENERGIC Training School will be hosted at the Msida Campus of the University of Malta. The University of Malta is located close to the capital city Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site. PARTICIPATION GRANTS 18 grants of 900 euro (for travel, hotel accommodation, registration fee and meals) which will be awarded to selected participants from the following EU countries (AT,BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IE, IL, IT, LT, LU, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SE, TR, UK) which are members of COST ENERGIC action. Those interested to participate in the training school are requested to send a motivation and position letter (up to 2 pages) and a Curriculum Vitae (1-page) with photo to [log in to unmask] by April 15, 2015. Participants will be required to submit a report following the completion of the training school. Any questions regarding the training school, participation grants and reimbursement should be forwarded to the same email. DEADLINE for application 15 April 2015 (selection results by 27 April) Looking forward to seeing you in Malta! -- Professor Maria Attard, Department of Geography, Faculty of Arts Director, Institute for Climate Change and Sustainable Development, OH132, University of Malta, Msida MSD2080, Malta e: [log in to unmask]; t: +356 2340 2147; w: www.um.edu.mt/iccsd