AIM COST Call for Applications for 3rd Training School: Finding, Using and Interpreting Maps and Models of Invasive Mosquitoes

The Aedes Invasive Mosquito European Cooperation in Science and Tecnology (AIM-COST) action has launched the 3rd Training School titled “Finding, using and interpreting maps and models of invasive mosquitoes”.

Start Date: October 5, 2022.

Location: Virtual / Sofia, Bulgaria depending on the session

Training School Objectives:

1. To teach participants how to interpret available maps, models and sampling results relating to invasive mosquitoes.
2. To use this knowledge to evaluate information available for their region,  identify gaps, and propose solutions to fill the gaps.
3. To prepare a presentation on their assessments of the situation in their region.

Training sessions:

The training will be divided into three sessions

• First Virtual Session (October 5th) 
• Face to Face Training day in Sofia, Bulgaria
• Presentation of Results (second virtual session)

Targeted audience:

• Those who need to use and interpret maps and models rather than produce them, such as Public Health professionals, field staff and students.

Funding details:

• Costs of return travel to Sofia, as well as accommodation and subsistence for two nights and the COST rates, which are €191/day for accommodation, meals and any local transport.
• Tea and coffee will be provided at the face to face training school but trainees will be expected to buy their own lunch (€25). 

Read more here

Application deadline September 9, 2022