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PRAXI Network is one of the most important organisations supporting innovation and technology transfer at European level, providing high value-added services to companies, institutions and organisations, both at regional and national level.

Based on its experience and expertise, it supports the University of Crete in the implementation of the ACES – STAR Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Aquaculture, Environment and Society (EMJMD ACES-STAR).

Information about the programme

The (EMJMD ACES-STAR) is a two-year postgraduate programme to be delivered in three European Universities specialising in aquaculture research through which participants will be able to acquire the practical and theoretical skills required for a successful career in aquaculture.

You can find further information about the programme here

Detailed programme

– Programme launch: End of August 2024
– University of the Highlands and Islands (3 semesters)
– University of Crete, Greece (3 semesters)
– University of Nantes, France (3 semesters)
– After the end of the programme, participants will have the opportunity for a six-month dissertation at a collaborating partner of their choice.

Scholarships

ACES-STAR offers full scholarships, funded by the EACEA of the European Union, which will cover the cost of tuition fees, insurance and provide 1,400 euros per month to successful applicants, which will contribute to travel, relocation and daily living expenses.

– Deadline for applications: 4 February 2024
– More information: https://www.emm-aces.org/faq/ 
– Submit applications: https://www.emm-aces.org/apply/

If you are a person with a disability (e.g., long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments), such as those related to obtaining special items or services (e.g., third-party assistance, adaptation of the work environment, additional travel/transportation costs), then you must provide the Coordinating Institution with full details of the type of items/services and their cost within two weeks of your arrival for the first semester. Payment for these items/services will be made on October 1 during the remaining 22 months of EMJM by the Coordinating Foundation or for the number of months the items or services are used or produced to support your disability. For one-time costs, items/services will be paid within 1 month of purchase. The maximum amount of expenses available for a student with a disability is 60,000.