• The Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the International Society of Zoological Sciences (ISZS), with support from the International Cooperation Bureau, CAS is proud to offer “International Training Course: New Trends and Methodology in Animal Ecology and Conservation Biology” in Beijing, 18-26 August, 2011. The training sessions aim to: Promote new theories, changes, and developments in methodology of animal ecology, along with promoting new technologies in the field, and conservation biology,
• Enhance the overall academic understandings and innovation of animal ecology and conservation biology, and
• Facilitate communication among animal ecologists and conservationists from developing countries, and offer a platform for face-to-face communication with leading scientists.

Leading scientists of biology and conservation biology from China and abroad will give lectures to researchers from developing countries, especially targeting young scientists and senior researchers. The courses will introduce new concepts in cutting edge science, highlighting latest progress and trends, with an emphasis on application and practice.

Through these courses, participants will master new theories, techniques and methodology of animal ecology and conservation biology, as well as understand cutting edge trends in research on animal ecology and conservation biology.

The training courses will culminate in an examination. Qualified participants will be awarded a certificate issued by the Institute of Zoology, CAS and ISZS and become a member of ISZS.

1 Venue

Institute of Zoology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Address: No. 1-5 Beichen West Road,Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100101)

2 Language

English

3 Agenda

The courses last for 9 days, details as following

4 Participants

The training courses are mainly held for developing countries. We welcome dedicated graduate students, post-doctoral and young scientists. Space is limited; first come, first serve.

Prerequisites for participants:

1)  Professional background: researcher, post-doctoral and graduate students in the fields of animal ecology, conservation biology, zoology, environmental science, protected area management, wildlife management, and other related fields.

2)  English language requirements: good listening and speaking skills.

3)  We would like to suggest you prepare your own laptop (Both Mac and PC are acceptable). You may need to download and install the relevant training software.

5 Fees

The application fee for the training course is US$200, including materials and meals. Participants should arrange accommodation and travel expenses on their own.

6 Financial aid

We will sponsor a few exceptional scientists to participate. Those interested in applying for aid, please submit a letter of intent, two reference letters and a current CV together with the application form. In the letter of intent, applicants should address why you deserve and what you plan to do with the skills.

7 Applications

Applicants need to complete the application form and send it back by 15 June, 2011 via fax (86-10-64807295) and send an electronic form via email (iszs@ioz.ac.cn)

Contacts:

Ms. Xiong Wenhua (Tel: 86-10-64807295)

Ms. Wang Li (Tel: 86-10-64807093)

Fax: 86-10-64807295

Address: C-506 Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 1-5 Beichen West Road,Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101, China.

Application Form

Name		Sex
Age		Education
Institution		Field
English level		Computer skills
Postal code		Address
Tel		Mobile
E-mail		Fax
Education
Working experience
Research interest
Publication
Signature	Date
FINANCIAL AID The ISZS is able to provide some funds to a few participants only. If you would like to apply, please include a current CV and 2 reference letters, a letter of intent, and complete the details below. If you are not applying for financial aid, please leave the below section blank.
Reduced registration fee	Estimated cost		US$
Funding for travel/ air tickets	Departure city		Estimated cost:
I need funding for accommodation	If successful, the ISZS will arrange for a room shared with another ISZS- supported attendee for the nights of 18 - 26 Aug, 2011 only.