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SUMMARY:A deeper dive into Horizon Europe: proposal design and impact pathways
DESCRIPTION:DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to support researchers in developing competitive Horizon Europe proposals and transform ideas into well-structured proposals with strong impact. The workshop will address two key components of proposal development. \nThe first session (18 June\, 09:00-12:30) will focus on “Design. Recruit. Build”. In this session\, participants will learn how to respond fully to the call topic using a detailed call topic analysis methodology\, select and recruit the right partners for their consortium and design a comprehensive and coherent project proposal.   \nThe second session (19 June\, 09:00-12:30) will focus on “Impact Pathways” and participants will learn how to maximize the potential impact of their proposal by developing credible\, actionable Impact Pathways\, incorporating the language of impact in their proposal to enhance clarity and relevance and by identifying appropriate target users and dissemination mechanisms for the project’s results.\n \n  \nThis workshop is particularly relevant for researchers who are planning to submit a proposal in the 2026/2027 Pillar II calls. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: Postdocs to established researchers\nMaximum number of participants: 15\nLocation: IPMA\, Matosinhos\nLanguage: English\nRegistration is free for all participants\n\nRegistrations are open until 10 June 2026. If you don’t receive a confirmation e-mail upon your registration\, please contact twindeeps@ciimar.up.pt.  \n\nNOTE: \nDue to limited capacity\, participants will be selected based on motivation\, strategic relevance\, maturity of proposal ideas\, and potential to apply the acquired knowledge in upcoming Horizon Europe applications.  \n  \n\nWorkshop Instructors: \nPamela Cardillo \nPamela leads ERINN’s proposal services team\, providing expert support on Horizon Europe proposal development and impact design. With over 15 years of international project management and training experience\, Pamela works daily helping research organisations\, SMEs\, and consortia navigate the complexities of Horizon Europe. She is an experienced trainer and facilitator\, delivering workshops on proposal design\, concept development\, and impact pathways\, and is skilled at translating complex EU terminology and processes into simple terms for diverse audiences. Her areas of expertise include Horizon Europe research administration\, stakeholder engagement\, and project management with particular focus on the Social Sciences and Humanities.  \nMichael Papapetrou \nMichael is a co-founder and Executive Director at ERINN Innovation with responsibility for all pre-award services. He has over 20 years’ experience in research and innovation (R&I)\, having worked in developing concepts\, putting together consortia\, raising funds and managing R&I projects. Michael has coordinated 10 European funded projects in the fields of clean energy and alternative water sources\, and has been directly involved in hundreds of other projects\, proposals and grant funding courses. He co-founded ResourSEAs which is bringing results from a European project on critical raw materials to the market. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications and he is a co-inventor of 6 patents.
URL:https://events.ciimar.up.pt/event/eu-proposal-design-impact/
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SUMMARY:Deep-sea Ecosystems Functioning and Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:It will be a three-day event taking place on 15-17 June 2026. \n  \nDESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis three-day workshop will introduce participants to key approaches for studying\, modelling\, and managing deep-sea ecosystems. It will combine theoretical lectures\, practical exercises\, role-play activities\, and group discussions. \nDay 1 will focus on deep-sea ecosystem monitoring and functioning\, including eDNA\, stable isotopes\, and food-web analysis. Day 2 will be dedicated to food-web modelling\, including LIM models\, Ecopath with Ecosim\, and ecosystem services. Day 3 will focus on conservation management tools\, international policy and governance\, science–policy processes\, and decision support. \nThroughout the workshop\, participants will explore how monitoring data can be used to understand ecosystems functioning\, how food-web models can support ecological assessment\, and how scientific knowledge can be translated into policy-relevant outputs. The practical sessions will provide hands-on experience with food-web analysis\, modelling exercises\, science–policy dialogue\, and policy brief preparation. \n  \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand key concepts related to deep-sea ecosystem monitoring and functioning;\nGain experience in food-web analysis and ecological modelling approaches;\nExplore applications of LIM and Ecopath with Ecosim models;\nUnderstand the role of ecosystem services in marine management;\nBecome familiar with conservation and governance frameworks relevant to deep-sea ecosystems;\nDevelop skills in science communication\, policy interaction\, and policy brief preparation; \nCritically assess how ecosystem science can support evidence-based marine decision-making.\n\n\nWhile the workshop has an emphasis on deep-sea ecosystems\, the concepts\, methods\, and tools explored throughout can also be applied to other marine ecosystems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: MSc/PhD students to established researchers\nRequirements: All participants will have to bring their own laptops for the practical exercises\nLocation: SeaPorto Hotel\, Matosinhos\nRegistration is free for all participants\n\nRegistrations are open until 08 June 2026. If you don’t receive a confirmation e-mail upon your registration\, please contact twindeeps@ciimar.up.pt.  \nNOTE: \nA maximum of 20 participants will be selected for the workshop\, considering their motivation and the potential impact of the workshop in their careers. \n  \n\nWorkshop Instructors (in alphabetical order): \nAna Hilário\, CESAM \nAna Hilário is a deep-sea ecologist at Centre for Environmental and Marine Studies of the University of Aveiro (Portugal). Ana holds a BSc in Aquatic Sciences from University of Porto (2001)\, and PhD in Ocean and Earth Science from Southampton University (2005). Her research focuses on 3 topics in deep-sea biology: 1) biodiversity and biogeography of chemosynthetic ecosystems\, 2) reproductive ecology of invertebrates and 3) population connectivity and its implications for conservation and biogeography. Ana has contributed to the policy process by authoring and reviewing the UN Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment and has worked with Portuguese Ministry of the Sea in the design of a national network of MPAs. Currently she co-leads the working groups “Population Connectivity” in INDEEP (International network for scientific investigation of deep-sea ecosystems) and “Decade for Deep-Ocean Science” in DOSI (Deep-Ocean Stewardship Initiative). Ana has participated in 23 oceanographic cruises dedicated to the study of deep-sea ecosystems and has a vast experience in seafloor sampling and in situ experimentation. \nAna Sofia Lavrador\, CIIMAR \nAna Sofia Lavrador holds a PhD in Molecular and Environmental Biology from the University of Minho and is currently a junior researcher at CIIMAR\, working in the field of deep-sea biodiversity and conservation. Her research focuses on the use of environmental DNA (eDNA)\, DNA metabarcoding\, and bioinformatic workflows to support biodiversity monitoring and marine conservation. During her PhD\, she investigated the application of DNA metabarcoding for the early detection and monitoring of marine non-indigenous species in Portuguese coastal systems. She is now involved in the BioProtect project\, where she works on eDNA-based approaches for detecting and monitoring deep-sea Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem indicator taxa\, particularly corals and sponges. Her current work integrates field sampling strategies\, molecular methods\, reference database assessment\, and reproducible bioinformatics to improve the use of eDNA as a tool for deep-sea ecosystem monitoring and management. \nEmil de Borger\, NIOZ \nEmil De Borger obtained a masters degree in Marine Biology – Conservation Biology and Ecosystem Management at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel\, Antwerp University\, and Ghent University. He completed his PhD at Ghent University and the Royal Netherlands Institute of Sea Research (NIOZ\, Yerseke)\, with a dissertation entitled “Human and natural impacts on North Sea sediment biogeochemistry”. Afterwards he was a postdoc at the NIOZ\, and later at Ghent University\, studying energy flows surrounding offshore wind farms\, and benthic pelagic coupling in polar ecosystems. He is currently a tenure track scientist at the NIOZ\, to develop research on seafloor biogeochemistry in diverse settings. \nFuru Mienis\, NIOZ \nDr. Furu Mienis works in the department of Ocean Systems at the NIOZ Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research. Her area of specialization is sedimentology and environmental analysis and her research focuses on understanding processes occurring at the sediment-water interface following a multidisciplinary process-based approach with the main goal to ultimately define their influence on sediment transport and deep-sea ecological hotspots. In parallel to her more fundamental research\, Furu Mienis works on the technical development of deep-sea landers\, which resulted in several new observational and autonomous sampling tools. \nHelena Vieira\, University of Aveiro \nIrene Martins\, CIIMAR  \nIrene Martins holds a PhD in Ecology and specialises in Coastal Ecology and Marine Ecosystem Modelling. She leads the Marine Ecosystem Modelling team at CIIMAR (University of Porto\, Portugal)\, where she coordinates research on the development and application of numerical models to assess the impacts of multiple stressors—such as climate change\, pollutants\, plastics\, and invasive species—on coastal and marine ecosystems. Her team focuses on food web models to support the analysis of the structure and functioning of marine social-ecological systems. She teaches and organises courses in ecological modelling\, programming languages\, and complex system dynamics. She is a member of the ICES expert group (WGENGAGE)\, which aims at bridging the gap between scientists and stakeholders. \nJacinto Cunha\, CIIMAR  \nJacinto Cunha is an interdisciplinary ecologist working at the interface of ecological theory\, ecosystem services science\, and geospatial modelling in marine and coastal socio-ecological systems. His research focuses on understanding how ecosystem structure and functioning sustain ecosystem services\, and how climate change and human pressures affect their supply and resilience. He specialises in developing spatially explicit\, data-driven approaches and modelling frameworks to support evidence-based ecosystem management and planning\, and sustainable coastal and marine governance. \nJoana Xavier\, CIIMAR  \nJoana Xavier is an Assistant Researcher and leader of the Deep-Sea Biodiversity and Conservation Research Team (DEEP) at CIIMAR – University of Porto (Portugal)\, and an invited Associate Professor in Deep-Sea Biology at the Department of Biological Sciences of the University of Bergen (Norway). Her research focuses on the understanding of basin-scale diversity\, biogeographic\, and connectivity patterns of deep-sea vulnerable marine species and habitats (e.g. sponge grounds\, cold-water coral gardens)\, using a combination of disciplines (taxonomy\, systematics\, ecology and genetics)\, and exploration and sampling tools (remotely operated vehicles\, towed cameras). I also strive to advance the science-policy-society interface\, working with local communities to integrate their knowledge and perceptions on marine biodiversity into decision-making; as well as developing tools and transferring knowledge to support the implementation of agreements and instruments for sustainable management\, conservation\, and restoration of deep-sea habitats. \nMarcel van der Meer\, NIOZ  \nMarcel van der Meer studies the salt content\, salinity\, in seas and oceans in the past to better understand future climate developments. Salt can help us to reconstruct ocean circulations in the past. The large global ocean circulation distributes heat across the earth. If the ice caps melt as a result of global warming causing the uppermost water layer of the North Atlantic Ocean to become less saline\, then that could slow the warm Gulf Stream. This could potentially lead to colder conditions in Western Europe. I conduct my work primarily by measuring deuterium\, a rare form of hydrogen\, in molecular fossils of algae. \nSandra Ramos\, CIIMAR \nSandra Ramos is a PhD researcher and team leader of the Fish Ecology and Sustainability Team at CIIMAR-UP. Her primary research area is marine ecology\, impact of. anthropogenic pressures on ecosystems and on their capacity to deliver services and societal benefits. She has experience in local assessments of provisioning\, regulation and maintenance\, and cultural ecosystem services provided by marine ecosystems. She applies multidisciplinary and participatory approaches\, integrating stakeholder knowledge into scientific research to enhance environmental management and decision-making. She is also a member of the ICES expert group (WGRMES)\, where she collaborates with various international experts on Ecosystem services.
URL:https://events.ciimar.up.pt/event/ecosystems-functioning-monitoring/
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SUMMARY:Diving into Horizon Europe and Beyond: A practical guide
DESCRIPTION:This training session will take place on 28 May 2026\, from 10:00 to 12:00\, at IPMA (Matosinhos). \nDESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe aim of this activity is to provide an introductory overview of the Horizon Europe programme\, the European Union’s framework programme for research and innovation. \nThe training session will present the main structure and objectives of Horizon Europe\, with particular attention to funding opportunities relevant to CIIMAR researchers. In addition\, the session will include a practical demonstration of the EU Funding & Tenders Portal\, the European Commission’s official platform for managing funding opportunities and proposal submissions. This component aims to familiarize participants with the portal’s key functionalities\, including the identification of relevant calls\, access to programme documentation\, and navigation of the proposal submission environment. \nThe session is intended primarily for postdoctoral researchers seeking to develop their understanding of European research funding opportunities and application processes; however\, senior researchers are also welcome to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: CIIMAR postdoctoral researchers to established researchers\nLocation: IPMA\, Matosinhos\nRegistration is free for all participants\nMaximum number of participants: 25\n\nRegistrations are open until 26 May 2026. \n\nInstructors: \nSusana Moreira \nSusana Moreira is PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Porto in 2005. She coordinates the R&I Strategy and Funding Office at CIIMAR. She has more than twenty years of experience linked to marine related research and innovation management under regional\, national and European funding schemes. She has significant working experience in the development and implementation of activities related with monitoring\, dissemination and exploitation of R&D results and public policy support. She also works as liaison officer with different stakeholders and represents CIIMAR in several national and European forums. Lecturer of the course of Integrated Ocean Management of the Marine Sciences – Marine Resources MSc Degree\, at Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar\, University of Porto\, Portugal. \nAgnès Marhadour \nAgnès Marhadour holds a BSc in Ecology from the University of Rennes (France) and Master in Science Communication from the University of Paris. She has worked for several years as Assistant Editor at the Journal of the Marine Biological Association\, UK\, and in support of communication activities for the British Phycological Society and several companies in France. At CIIMAR\, she is currently working at the R&I Strategy and Funding office mainly in support of application preparation. She has been involved in a number of projects and events in support of CIIMAR activities.
URL:https://events.ciimar.up.pt/event/diving-into-horizon-europe-and-beyond/
LOCATION:IPMA\, Av. General Norton de Matos\, nº4 4450-208 Matosinhos\, Matosinhos\, General 4450-208 Matosinhos\, Portugal
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SUMMARY:Metagenomic and bioinformatic tools for deep-ocean observation and diversity studies
DESCRIPTION:It will be a four-day event taking place on 5-8 May 2026. \nDESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn the past couple of decades\, the development of high-throughput sequencing technologies has enhanced our capacity to study biodiversity and ecosystem functioning across multiple habitats. The generation of large amounts of data\, however\, requires specific bioinformatic and statistical tools to contribute to marine ecosystems observation and management. This workshop aims at providing an overview and practical application of current methodologies\, such as eDNA metabarcoding\, metagenomics\, and associated bioinformatic tools to analyze next-generation sequencing data and to make insightful interpretations in the context of marine ecology and biodiversity. There will be a focus on microbial communities\, but the workshop will cover the two major biological groups (prokaryotes and eukaryotes) and it will explore biodiversity concepts that encompass larger organisms as well. This 4-day workshop will comprise keynote lectures by invited speakers as well as theoretical and practical lectures by CIIMAR and external instructors\, and hands-on sessions for the implementation of bioinformatic workflows. We will make use of open-source tools available in R and Python environments for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of large sequence and environmental data. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTarget audience: MSc/PhD students to established researchers\nRequirements: Basic knowledge in programming environments (e.g. R\, Python) is desirable\, but not mandatory.\nLocation: FCUP (Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto)\nRegistration is free for all participants\n\nRegistrations are open until 21 April 2026. \nNOTE: \nA maximum of 25 participants will be selected for the workshop\, considering their motivation and the potential impact of the workshop in their careers. \n\nWorkshop Instructors: \nDr. Catarina Magalhães \nDedicated to understanding how microscopic life shapes natural environments and responds to ecosystem functioning\, from the icy waters of the Arctic and Antarctica to the deep sea and coastal ecosystems. Catarina Magalhães works as a researcher at CIIMAR and teaches at the University of Porto. Catarina also serves on the coordination committee of the Portuguese Polar Program. In her research\, she combines oceanographic expeditions\, laboratory experiments\, and advanced genomic approaches\, such as metagenomics and metatranscriptomics\, to investigate how these invisible communities respond to environmental change. Catarina is actively involved in several national and international marine microbiome monitoring programs\, contributing to global efforts to standardize microbiome research and data sharing. She particularly values collaborative work and the opportunity to bring together multidisciplinary teams to address key challenges in marine science.  \nDr. Miguel Semedo \nMiguel Semedo received his PhD in Marine Sciences from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science\, College of William and Mary (2019)\, and he is currently a junior researcher at CIIMAR and co-PI of the Microbiome Ecology and Biogeochemistry group. As a microbial ecologist\, Miguel is interested in investigating the diversity and function of microbial communities across multiple environments and their roles in biogeochemical processes\, especially the nitrogen cycle. For his research\, he applies molecular\, bioinformatic\, and biogeochemical methodologies to connect the dots between microbial community composition and biological activity. \nDr. Alessandro Vezzi \nAlessandro Vezzi obtained his PhD in Biotechnology from the Department of Biology at the University of Padova\, Italy\, in 2003\, and he is currently a researcher in the same Department. As a molecular biologist\, Alessandro has always focused his research on genome sequencing and analysis of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms\, applying various laboratory protocols and surfing through different sequencing platforms. In recent years\, Alessandro has increasingly focused his expertise on the study of environmental microbial communities through metagenomic and metatranscriptomic approaches\, while continuing to engage in a broader range of research areas. \nDr. Adriana Rego \nAdriana Rego is a junior researcher on the Cyanobacterial Natural Products (CNP) team at CIIMAR\, working at the interface of microbial and chemical ecology fields. During her PhD studies\, completed in 2023\, Adriana assessed the biosynthetic potential of Earth microbiomes through bioinformatic analysis of biosynthetic genes within metagenomic datasets. Adriana’s research is driven by her interest in bacteria and their potential as biosynthetic machineries. She combines laboratory and bioinformatic approaches for the bioprospection of environmental microbiomes\, aiming to understand chemical interactions across the environment. \nDr. Francisco Pascoal \nFrancisco Pascoal holds a PhD in Biology\, from University of Porto\, and is currently a researcher at CIIMAR. His research focuses on the development of data science tools\, including machine learning\, to analyse microbiome datasets. He is an expert on the prokaryotic ecology of the Arctic Ocean and on the microbial rare biosphere topic. Recently\, Francisco developed an unsupervised learning strategy to define the microbial rare biosphere\, and is currently working on rule-based and supervised machine learning to uncover the complexity of microbiome datasets. \nNicola Gambardella \nNicola Gambardella graduated in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics at the University of Padova and he is currently a PhD researcher in Biology at CIIMAR. As Bioinformatician and microbiologist\, Nicola is interested in developing bioinformatic tools and study microbial communities in extreme and rapidly changing environments. His PhD\, funded by the competitive “LaCaixa” Foundation INPhINIT fellowship\, focuses on the role of prokaryotic communities in mercury transformations in permafrost degrading environments. For his research\, he uses multi ‘omics techniques and ad-hoc bioinformatic pipelines to connect biogeochemistry and microbial ecology.
URL:https://events.ciimar.up.pt/event/metagenomic-and-bioinformatic-tools-for-deep-ocean-observation-and-diversity-studies/
LOCATION:FCUP\, Portugal
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