Workshop 'Socio-ecological Questions and Bioeconomic Alternatives: New Perspectives on Amazonian Development and Frontiers of Environmental Justice'

Activities and expected outcomes

The workshop will provide a unique opportunity for sharing research expertise and networking. During the workshops early career researchers will have the opportunity to present their research in the form of a poster and short oral presentation and discuss this with established researchers from the UK and partner countries.

There will be a focus on building up partnership for future collaborations and participants selected on the basis of their research potential and ability to build long term links.

Costs related to the participation to the workshop will be fully covered, including travel (both international and local), accommodation and meals. Costs for the visa, and travel insurance will also be covered; however, participants will be responsible for making the necessary arrangements.

The application process

The full application below must be completed and submitted by British and Brazilian applicants (i.e. researchers based and working in the UK or in Brazil), together with an updated 2-page CV, by 15th April 2025 to the UK and the Brazilian coordinators at iorisa@cardiff.ac.uk and vitale.neto@ufmt.br)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applications must be submitted using the application form below. 

• Application must be submitted before the deadline (15th April 2025).

• Participants must be Early Career Researchers: Early Career Researchers are defined as holding a PhD (or having equivalent research experience) and having up to 10 years post-PhD research experience.

• Participants must have a research or academic position (a permanent post, research contract or fellowship etc.) at a recognised research institution either in the UK or in Brazil. Please note that participants are expected to actively attend all sessions of the workshop.

• Fluent English language skills (Brazilian applicants must provide a recent IELTS with 6.5 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in each of the sub-skills; in special situations, equivalent international certificates or English school qualifications AND two peer-reviewed publications in English, could be considered).

Application form