Building global capacity in ecosystem modelling
Ecopath International Initiative (EII) organizes intensive training courses on the use of Ecopath with Ecosim (EwE) — a globally recognized software suite for ecosystem modelling and resource management.
To support equitable access to this training, EII and contributing projects can offer a limited number of sponsorships for students and early-career researchers from the Global South. These sponsorships are designed to help cover the cost of attending an EwE course, including travel, accommodation, and course fees.
Who should apply
This opportunity is for:
- Graduate students or postdoctoral researchers in marine ecology, fisheries science, or related fields
- Individuals who demonstrate a commitment to applying EwE in their home regions and sharing their knowledge locally
- Citizens and residents of countries in the Global South may get preference to facilitate capacity building
What the sponsorship covers
If accepted, we will provide you with one thousand EUR (€1000) towards the attending the Ecopath with Ecosim course. This sponsorship can be used to pay flight expense, accommodation or stipend for meals and local travel, and it includes the waived registration fees.
Responsibilities for elected candidates
The elected candidate should attend the course and introduce their work in a brief presentation
How to apply
Reply to the pre-registration confirmation email that you received, and attach the following documentation:
- A CV (max 4 pages)
- A short statement of purpose (max 500 words)
- Two letters of recommendations
- If possible, evidence of prior use of EwE or related tools
Applications are reviewed based on academic merit, relevance to local or regional marine issues, and commitment to sharing knowledge post-course.
We must have received a request for sponsorship no later than 10 weeks before the start of the course. You will hear back from us 8 weeks before the start of the course.
For questions, please email us at sponsorship[at]ecopathinternational.org. You can also find more about our upcoming courses here: ecopathinternational.org/courses-workshops
A commitment to equity
EII is committed to making Ecopath with Ecosim knowledge and tools accessible to all. Our sponsorship program is one step toward ensuring that those most in need of ecosystem modelling tools can use them to build more sustainable futures.