About the opportunity
The Nature Restoration Academy is a training programme designed to build practical, hands-on skills in marine and freshwater restoration for the next generation of professionals and practitioners. It aims to bridge the gap between restoration science and practical action across the land-freshwater-marine continuum, focusing on nature-based solutions, European case studies, citizen science, digital monitoring, and funding mechanisms.
Funding and benefits
- Free participation in the training programme.
- Contribution towards travel costs for participants coming from outside Germany.
Who can apply?
- Early-career professionals working on marine or freshwater restoration.
- Students working on marine or freshwater restoration.
- Practitioners working on marine and freshwater restoration.
Required documents
- Short motivation statement
When to apply
- Applications close 15 September 2026.
- Selected participants will be informed by 1 October 2026.
How to apply
- Submit a short motivation statement via the provided jotform link.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Early-career practitioners and students specializing in marine or freshwater restoration.
- Those who can travel to Berlin for the training dates in October 2026.
What should you think carefully about?
- The training is a short, two-day event in Berlin, and the reader should verify the travel cost contribution amount.
- Selection is based on a short motivation statement.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This academy is a perfect short-term goal for those looking to build practical, hands-on skills in nature-based solutions and digital monitoring.
Our take
Early-career professionals and students in marine and freshwater restoration who want a free, intensive, two-day training.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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