Courses

Nature Restoration Academy

Submariner Network for Blue Growth

Published on August 27, 2026

LocationGermany DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026 · CLOSED FundingFully funded International applicantsYes

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.

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