University students of Natural Sciences will have access to free training from CONICET to study biodiversity.
It is an intensive 18-month training in biodiversity research, thanks to the Capibio program of Conicet-UNT.
Registrations are open until July 28, 2025, and aim to integrate students linked to real scientific projects.
The proposal consists of 18 months of free training and intensive practice in biodiversity. Participants will not only study the ecosystems of the region, but will also be an active part of real scientific projects.
## From the university to the field: science with feet on the ground
What the training consists of.
The program, promoted by the Institute of Neotropical Biodiversity (IBN), is not just a theoretical course.
Throughout the process, students will go on field trips, attend laboratory workshops, and participate in research activities that range from formulating hypotheses to publishing results.
All this, with a focus on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, crucial for conservation in northern Argentina.
The best news is that participation is free of charge. The selected participants also have free medical coverage, and in many cases, they can use this training as a basis for their undergraduate thesis, thus adding extra academic value to the experience.
## Who can participate?
The call is aimed at students in careers related to Natural Sciences, who are at least in their second year and have passed three subjects.
The study of biodiversity.
An important requirement is to reside in Tucumán during the program, as face-to-face activities are key to the learning process.
The registration will be open until July 28, 2025, and can be done through a simple online form. For more information, interested parties can write to [email protected].
## Training scientists to protect biodiversity
In this sense, the aim is to provide a gateway to scientific research with environmental and social impact.
It is also a way to train the future protagonists of environmental care, in a context where ecosystems face increasing threats.
Therefore, the program aims to support those who have a vocation for biology, ecology, or conservation. They will be given tools to turn their curiosity into knowledge and their knowledge into action.
