IRSAE - International Research School in Applied Ecology

27/07/2026

Course opportunity: writing grant proposals 2026

This digital two-day workshop takes a practical approach to teaching researchers in the life sciences how to apply for third-party funding. The workshop can be tailored to the specific funding needs of the workshop participants. In particular, Science Craft's Proposal Writing workshop can be adapted to focus specifically on the funding instruments of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions.

Key information:

When: 28th to 29th September 2026
Where: Digital course
Level: PhD course
ECTS: 2
Responsible for the course: Dr. Brian Cusack from Science Craft
Maximum number of participants: 10
Deadline for registration: 25th August 2026
Course fee: free for IRSAE members
Registration: fill up the registration form in the link below
https://nettskjema.no/a/639117


More information: [email protected]

Preparation
Before the workshop, participants are asked to submit a 1-2 page "mini-proposal" that outlines their funding idea. Participants improve their mini-proposals throughout the workshop and receive instructors’ feedback on their proposal’s structure, content and language use as well as the overall research concept.

10/02/2026

New course in One Health in Northern Communities and Ecosystems
We are excited to invite you to explore the dynamic and interdisciplinary world of One Health in our upcoming two-module (onsite and online) course with a focus in Northern Communities and Ecosystems. The modules are jointly organized by University of Inland Norway (INN), The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), University of Oulu (UOulu) and University of Faroe Islands (Setur) with support from IRSAE and the University of the Arctic (UArctic) through its Thematic Network on Health and Well-being in the Arctic.
Registration deadline: 18th March 2026
More information about the course here:
- Master: https://www.inn.no/english/study-options/our-studies/one-health-in-northern-communities-and-ecosystems-msc/index.html
- PhD: https://www.inn.no/english/study-options/our-studies/one-health-in-northern-communities-and-ecosystems-phd/index.html
For more information contact [email protected]; [email protected]
About the modules
The on-site module (5 ECTS) will be project-based and will take place at Campus Evenstad, INN. Students will work with real-world challenges through case studies, focusing on Northern communities and ecosystems. The course preparation will include a range of literature, ensuring a well-rounded foundation even for students with basic understanding of One Health.
The online module (5 ECTS) will offer comprehensive coverage of One Health in Northern communities. Students can join from anywhere and explore critical aspects of One Health such as food and water safety, zoonoses control, or contamination. This format is perfect for students seeking flexible learning options while engaging in trans-disciplinary dialogue and problem-solving.
Course fee: Students will have to arrange their own travel for the on-site module, with the closest airport being Oslo Gardermoen (approx. 2h30m by train). We provide accommodation and lunch for the duration of the course. More information will be sent to the participants.
Use the following form for registration: https://nettskjema.no/a/onehealthcourse or the QR code below

30/01/2026

Course opportunity: Scientific Writing Workshop.
Dr Brian Cusack (Science Craft SA) is teaching this 1 ECTS course digitally 26th -27th March 2025.
Summary of the course: This two-day workshop enables life scientists to communicate their research clearly and effectively. Through numerous writing examples and relevant exercises as well as class discussions, participants learn how to describe their research findings in a publication containing a flowing narrative with a clear “take home message”. The workshop teaches participants not only to target their publication to a specific audience but also to direct their day-to-day research using the writing process
Key information:
When: 26th -27th March 2025.
Level: PhD course.
Structure of the course: The workshop will consist of both synchronous live content and asynchronous recorded content. The live sessions will be offered over the course of 2 days in 6 online classes totalling 8.5 hours (Zoom sessions of 1.25-1.5 hours). All recorded content will be available to view for a three-week period: two weeks in advance of the live workshop sessions and another week thereafter. Although you should aim to view most recorded content before the workshop, you will also have time to watch some remaining videos in the time between online classes.
Location: Digital.
Maximum number of participants: 10
Course fee: free for IRSAE members.
Deadline for registration: 27th February 23:59 (applications later than this deadline will not be accepted due to administration requirements).
Registration: you can fill up the link to the registration form or QR code below.
https://nettskjema.no/a/586547

23/06/2025

Course opportunity: writing grant proposals
This two-day workshop takes a practical approach to teaching researchers in the life sciences how to apply for third-party funding. The workshop can be tailored to the specific funding needs of the workshop participants. In particular, Science Craft's Proposal Writing workshop can be adapted to focus specifically on the funding instruments of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Key information:
When: 25th to 26th September 2025
Where: this course will take place in Evenstad campus, Inland University
Level: PhD course
ECTS: 2
Responsible for the course: Dr. Brian Cusack from Science Craft and Dr. Babette Regierer from SB Science Management will be teaching the course.
Maximum number of participants: 16
Deadline for registration: 15th August 2025
Course fee: free for IRSAE members
Students pay for their own accommodation and food. Affordable accommodation at campus could be arranged. There is a limited amount of stipend for mobility.
Registration: fill up the registration form in the link below
https://nettskjema.no/a/532321


More information: [email protected]

23/06/2025

Course opportunity: writing grant proposals

This two-day workshop takes a practical approach to teaching researchers in the life sciences how to apply for third-party funding. The workshop can be tailored to the specific funding needs of the workshop participants. In particular, Science Craft's Proposal Writing workshop can be adapted to focus specifically on the funding instruments of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Key information:

When: 25th to 26th September 2025
Where: this course will take place in Evenstad campus, Inland University
Level: PhD course
ECTS: 2
Responsible for the course: Dr. Brian Cusack from Science Craft and Dr. Babette Regierer from SB Science Management will be teaching the course.
Maximum number of participants: 16
Deadline for registration: 15th August 2025
Course fee: free for IRSAE members
Students pay for their own accommodation and food. Affordable accommodation at campus could be arranged. There is a limited amount of stipend for mobility.
Registration: fill up the registration form in the link below
https://nettskjema.no/a/532321


More information: [email protected]

07/04/2025

🧬 Join the IRSAE Metabarcoding School – Free 5-Day Course in eDNA & DNA Metabarcoding! 🌿🔬🔢
Are you a PhD or Master’s student working with eDNA or DNA metabarcoding? Want to boost your skills in biodiversity research and monitoring? Then don’t miss this free, five-day course at the Biological Station in Drøbak, Norway!
📅 Date: 17–21 November 2025
📍 Location: Drøbak, Norway
🎓 3 ECTS
💰 Cost: FREE! (for IRSAE members)
What you’ll learn:
✅ Best practices for eDNA sampling, lab protocols, and bioinformatics
✅ Hands-on training in data analysis & interpretation
✅ International networking with leading researchers
🌟 Lecturers include: Éric Coissac, Pierre Taberlet, Eeva Soininen, Håvard Kauserud, Helena Wirta, Quentin Mauvisseau and more!
🔗 Apply now! Find link in comments! (Deadline: 31st of August 2025).


Comments: For more info, click here or contact Magne Neby ([email protected]). Apply here:

03/02/2025

There are still places available for this course! We have extended the deadline to the 30th April 2025.
Announcing a multidisciplinary, two-module (onsite and online) postgraduate course on One Health in Northern Communities and Ecosystems, jointly organized by the University of Inland Norway and partner Nordic universities through the International Research School in Applied Ecology - IRSAE. Students can get 5 ECTS for each completed module.

The course comprises an on-site module (23-27 June at INN Campus Evenstad, Norway) and an online module (September-November 2025). Registration deadline is 23:59 31 March 2024 (Norwegian time, CET).

Course costs: There is no registration fee for this course. Students will have to cover their own travel for the on-site module. Accommodation and lunch will be covered by the course organization.

Who is it for: The course is relevant for students with a background in life sciences, natural or social sciences as well as humanities, law, and health sciences, currently studying at master's or PhD levels. The course may also be relevant as continuing education for professionals interested in the One Health topics, the Northern communities, and transdisciplinary approaches. Admission priority will be given to students registering for both modules (onsite + online), but the modules can be taken independently.

For more information about the course and registration, visit: https://en.uit.no/project/onehealthnorth/onehealthcourse

Use the following form for registration: https://nettskjema.no/a/onehealthinn or the QR code below

28/01/2025

Course opportunity: Scientific Writing Workshop.
Dr Brian Cusack (Science Craft SA) is teaching this 1 ECTS course digitally 27th -28th March 2025.
Summary of the course: This two-day workshop enables life scientists to communicate their research clearly and effectively. Through numerous writing examples and relevant exercises as well as class discussions, participants learn how to describe their research findings in a publication containing a flowing narrative with a clear “take home message”. The workshop teaches participants not only to target their publication to a specific audience but also to direct their day-to-day research using the writing process
Key information:
When: 27th -28th March 2025.
Level: PhD course.
Structure of the course: The workshop will consist of both synchronous live content and asynchronous recorded content. The live sessions will be offered over the course of 2 days in 6 online classes totalling 8.5 hours (Zoom sessions of 1.25-1.5 hours). All recorded content will be available to view for a three-week period: two weeks in advance of the live workshop sessions and another week thereafter. Although you should aim to view most recorded content before the workshop, you will also have time to watch some remaining videos in the time between online classes.
Location: Digital.
Maximum number of participants: 10
Course fee: free for IRSAE members.
Deadline for registration: 28th February 23:59 (applications later than this deadline will not be accepted due to administration requirements).
Registration: you can fill up the link to the registration form or QR code below.
https://nettskjema.no/a/irsaescientificwriting

More information: [email protected]

13/05/2024

IRSAE Summer School 2024 12th-16th August 2024 Linking science to policy

Biodiversity impacts every aspect of our daily lives. Applied ecology researchers are committed to supporting societal transformation for the sustainable use and management of biodiversity. However, the connection between science and policymaking is complex and challenging. One of the challenges is to effectively transfer knowledge and disseminate research results to bridge the gap between science and policy. The 2024 IRSAE summer school aims to understand the policy landscape as well as explore and discuss how to effectively communicate and engage in the science-policy dialogue.

Registration form to 2024 IRSAE Summer School https://nettskjema.no/a/410450 #/page/1

Deadline for registration is 22nd of May

2024 Speakers

Professor John Linnell, INN-NINA

Professor Petra Kaczensky, INN

Professor Per Angelstam, INN

Dr. Lucrezia Gorini the Norwegian Environmental Protection Agency

Dr. Maja Vasilijevic IUCN

Dr. Tuulikki Rooke, INN, (previously The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency)

Other Speakers TBA

Activities

Talks and discussion with invited speakers.

Oral presentations and Poster sessions by IRSAE PhD students

Workshop on how to use logical frameworks to plan a project linking your research to a relevant policy.

Free time in the evenings for leisure and further discussion

The PhD committee for the PhD in Applied Ecology and Biotechnology recommends to assign 2 ECTS for the IRSAE Summer School based on the PhD students work.

For more information contact Eliana Bontti [email protected]

17/04/2024

Applications are invited for a temporary post of a Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 within University College Dublin, School of Agriculture and Food Science.
See a link below to a postdoc position based University College Dublin. Please search directly for the position using the reference number 017220.
Deadline: 6th May 2024 12:00 noon (local Irish time)
The Post-doctoral Research Fellow will operate within the framework of the service contract with the European Commission "Supporting the recovery of bird species of Annex II of the Birds Directive in non-secure conservation status”. This technical assistance is led by The Research Group in Game Resources and Wildlife Management of the Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos (IREC– CSIC, UCLM, JCCM) in Spain, in conjunction with UCD and other consortium partners, Office Français de la Biodiversité(FR), Czech University of Life Sciences (CZ) and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (UK). ). Specifically actions will involve an overview on huntable species compile/analyses on MS questionnaires.
Project Manager: Professor Barry John McMahon

For existing UCD staff please log in via UCD Employee Self Service (ESS). The closing date and time for the submission of an online application is specified in the list of vacancies. Late applications will not be accepted. UCD, will take into account technical issues raised by an applicant prior to....