The Summer School will take place from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Trieste, Italy, and will host up to 35 participants, including Master’s students or graduates and PhD candidates or holders. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at a minimum B2 level and have an academic background in fields such as oceanography (physics, chemistry, biology), marine biology, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, environmental engineering, ecological modelling, climate studies, coastal zone management, or maritime spatial planning. Funding is provided through supporting projects: BEYOND and MareSkill (funded by Interreg Italy - Croatia) will sponsor a number of students from Italy and Croatia, while Blue Skills will fund 15–20 participants from the 5+5 Dialogue countries and the Mediterranean region. No registration fees were mentioned. Applications must be submitted through the official online application form before 6 March 2026 at 23:59 CET.

• Applicants must be enrolled in a Master’s program, hold a Master’s degree, be a PhD candidate, or hold a PhD.
• Minimum English proficiency level of B2.
• Demonstrated interest in the Mediterranean region and topics related to sustainable blue economy, sustainable energy security, and marine resources.
• Academic background in a relevant field.
• Geographic diversity and gender balance will be considered during the selection.

• Funded participation for selected candidates under the supporting programmes.
• Specialized training in sustainable blue economy and marine sciences.
• Networking opportunities with experts and researchers from the Mediterranean region.
• Academic and professional development in marine and environmental fields.