Calls for applications for research fellowships and scholarships

Notice No. 016/26 of April 10, 2026: The scope of the contract will consist of:
-examining the fundamental characteristics that distinguish certified carbon credits from a regulatory perspective, with particular attention to the registries managed by certification bodies and their traceability from the moment of issuance through to their use; -examining current national and EU legislation on carbon credits, with particular attention to monitoring, verification, and reporting requirements; -identifying legal instruments, whether traditional or innovative, that are useful for promoting a voluntary carbon market based on rigorous, transparent, and verifiable standards.
Deadline: April 17, 2026.
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Notice No. 015/26 of March 30, 2026: The scope of the contract will consist of:
– examining the fundamental characteristics that distinguish certified carbon credits from a regulatory perspective, with particular attention to the registries managed by certification bodies and their traceability from the moment of issuance through to their use;
– examining current national and EU legislation on carbon credits, with particular attention to monitoring, verification, and reporting requirements;
– identifying legal instruments, whether traditional or innovative, that are useful for promoting a voluntary carbon market based on rigorous, transparent, and verifiable standards.
Deadline: April 6, 2026.
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Notice No. 014/26 of February 25, 2026: DNA extraction from Mytilus galloprovincialis, sequencing, and sequence analysis.
Deadline: March 11, 2026.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Rosaria Magrone

Notice No. 013/26 of February 25, 2026: Support for the principal investigator in conducting a heat-hardening experiment on specimens of Mytilus galloprovincialis.
Deadline: March 11, 2026.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Francesca Pia De Luca

Notice No. 012/26 of February 25, 2026: Implementation of a heat-hardening experiment on specimens of Mytilus galloprovincialis in a controlled environment.
Deadline: March 11, 2026.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Michele Deflorio 

Notice No. 011/26 of February 25, 2026: Analysis of the metabolomic profile of mussels subjected to heat-hardening.
Deadline: March 11, 2026.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Lucia Pellegrini

Notice No. 010/26 of February 25, 2026: Technical support for DRES sampling, sample processing, and analysis of collected data.
Deadline: March 11, 2026.

Appointment of Dr Carla Cherubini

Notice No. 009/26 of February 16, 2026: Study of marine dynamics in coastal areas and shallow waters.
Deadline: March 2, 2026.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Luigi Gifuni

Notice No. 008/26 of February 11, 2026: Ecotoxicological analysis, data processing, and preparation of technical and scientific reports.
Deadline: February 18, 2026.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Vellani Verdiana

Notice No. 007/26 of February 9, 2026: Technical and scientific support for the activities of the 2026 Work Plan for Data Collection in the Fisheries Sector, specifically for the species Anguilla anguilla, regarding the following tasks: 1) “commercial fishing data and biological variables”; 2) “Recreational fishing data,” 3) Italian databases for the purposes of the National Eel Plan (Regulation 1100/2007), for the performance of the following activities:
– support for sampling activities
– support for laboratory activities for the measurement of biological variables
– support for data archiving and processing
Deadline: March 2, 2026.
Appointment of Dr  Matilde Leonelli

Notice No. 006/26 of 9 February 2026: Technical and scientific support for the review and management of data in the EEL DATABASE, as part of the Work Plan for Data Collection in the Fisheries Sector 2009–2025, species Anguilla anguilla, in relation to the following tasks: 1) ‘commercial fishing data and biological variables’; 2) “Recreational fishing data”, 3) Italian databases for the purposes of the National Eel Plan (Regulation 1100/2007).
Deadline: 2 March 2026.
The position was NOT filled as the candidates did not achieve the required minimum score.

Notice No. 005/26 of February 9, 2026: The candidate will be involved in data management and archiving, as well as activities related to marine geology research. The position involves selecting and organizing images, graphs, scientific figures, and materials related to research outputs, events, expeditions, and conferences, with the aim of promoting scientific outreach through websites and managing social media pages.
Deadline: February 16, 2026.
Appointment of Dr Valentina Baratti

Notice No. 004/26 of February 9, 2026: Study of marine benthic communities: sampling of sediments and benthic communities; sorting of samples; specific identification; data analysis; analysis of ROV videos.
Deadline: February 16, 2026.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Angela Noviello

Notice No. 003/26 of 14 January 2026: Support for the Scientific Coordinator in activities related to the work packages (WP1, WP2, WP3) of the SAMESEA Project – IPA-ADRION Programme 2021–2027, specifically in support of the following activities:
– Activity 1.3: Implementation of the widespread transnational monitoring pilot action;
– Activity 2.1: Ideation and capitalization of practices identified in EUSAIR region concerning reconciliation of tourism, offshore activities and fishery sectors with the coexistence of sentinel species;
– Activity 2.3: Development of solutions and methodologies for the coexistence of human activities with sentinel species
– Activity 3.1: Development of the transnational network of organizations and stakeholders for the promotion of sustainable marine ecosystem management;
– Activity 3.2: Ideation and implementation of capacity building series for sustainable marine ecosystem management;
– Activity 3.3: Launch of the Action Plan and implementation of the outreach events on sustainable marine ecosystem management strategies.
This role will be responsible for supporting the management and coordination of the project, ensuring communication between partners and the proper execution of the activities set out in the work packages in accordance with the project schedule. The successful candidate will also be responsible for preparing progress reports and coordinating the production of the various deliverables and outputs.
Deadline: 21 January 2026.
Appointment of Dr Luca Ceolotto

Notice No. 002/26 of 14 January 2026: The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out activities relating to the characterisation of the population structure and conservation status of macroalgal forests at the pilot site in Tenerife, the definition of the techniques and infrastructure required for macroalgal restoration activities, the implementation of active macroalgal restoration measures (laboratory and field work), and to monitoring the restored areas, in order to assess the success of the intervention, including in terms of the restoration of biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Deadline 21/01/26.
Assignment awarded to Dr Jacopo Cimini

Notice No. 001/26 of 8 January 2026: Simulation of the dispersion of formation water produced by offshore platforms in the Adriatic Sea.
Deadline: 15 January 2026.
Assignment awarded to Dr Biancardi Anastasia Angela

Notice No. 038/25 of November 10, 2025: Climatological analysis of meteorological and marine conditions in the coastal area of Punta Infreschi (SA).
Deadline: November 27, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Federico Vermi

Avviso n° 037/25 del 28 ottobre 2025: Supporto alla stesura delle relazioni finali relative ai monitoraggi ambientali, calcolo statistico e analisi degli indici.
Scadenza 11/11/25.
Incarico conferito alla Dott.ssa Giuliano Giuseppa Annita

Avviso n° 036/25 del 23 ottobre 2025: Monitoraggio partecipato delle catture della piccola pesca costiera e raccolta dati sulle specie ittiche e di crostacei indicate nel disciplinare dell’Area Marina Protetta Porto Cesareo.
Scadenza 05/11/25.
Incarico conferito al Dott. Tarantino Giulio

Notice No. 035/25 of 23 October 2025:
The successful candidate will carry out sampling of biotic and abiotic components in marine environments, with a focus on monitoring invasive species. Laboratory experience is required, particularly in carrying out morphometric measurements, handling marine invertebrates and performing chemical and physical analyses (e.g. stable isotopes, carbon, chlorophyll, TSM and LPG) on aquatic and sedimentary matrices. The candidate must also be able to analyse the collected data using programming languages for statistical and data analysis such as R or Python, as well as to prepare reports and draft scientific publications.
N. B.: La domanda deve essere presentata utilizzando il modulo disponibile in allegato (Modello-di-Domanda-autocertificazione) e corredata da un dettagliato curriculum, redatto in formato europeo, datato, siglato in tutte le pagine e firmato in calce.
Scadenza 28/11/25.

Notice No. 034/25 of 22 October 2025:
• Preparation of water, sediment and organism samples and analysis of key marine contaminants.
• Data presentation and statistical analysis.
• Drafting of reports and scientific articles.
Deadline: 5 November 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr Carlo Amico

Notice No. 033/25 of 22 October 2025:
• Conducting ex-vivo, in-vitro and in-vivo experiments.
• Preparation of biological samples and analysis of the main molecular,
biochemical and cellular stress pathways in aquatic organisms.
• Data presentation and statistical analysis.
• Writing reports and scientific articles.
Deadline 05/11/25.
Assignment awarded to Dr Michela Panni

Notice No. 032/25 of 22 October 2025:
– Collection and analysis of datasets on contaminants in water, sediments and organisms, and biological responses at molecular, biochemical and cellular levels from laboratory experiments and fieldwork.
– Validation and weighted integration of data.
– Drafting of reports and scientific articles
Deadline 05/11/25.
Assignment awarded to Dr Vivani Veronica

Notice No. 031/25 of 20 October 2025: The successful candidate will carry out morphological analyses to characterise algal communities. They will conduct mesocosm experiments involving ecophysiological measurements of macroalgae, as well as ecological restoration work in marine forests. Molecular analysis will also be carried out to identify algal species.
Deadline: 31 October 2025.
Appointment of Dr Sara D’Ambros Burchio

Notice No. 030/25 of 20 October 2025: The successful candidate will carry out morphological analyses to characterise algal communities. They will conduct mesocosm experiments involving ecophysiological measurements of macroalgae, as well as ecological restoration work in marine forests.
Deadline: 31 October 2025.
Appointment of Drs Zoe Dalla Nora and Noemi Gaiani

Notice No. 029/25 of 15 October 2025: Analysis of in situ and satellite data to identify marine thermal anomalies, application of advanced statistical methods and management of environmental databases for the purpose of assessing the impact on coastal ecosystems, using programming languages for statistical and data analysis such as R or Python, as well as the preparation of reports.
Deadline 21/10/25.
Assignment awarded to Dr Sergio Dimarca

Notice No. 028/25 of 1 October 2025: Monitoring of fish and shellfish species listed in the management plan for the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area
Deadline: 15/10/25.
CONTRACT NOT AWARDED as the candidates did not achieve the required minimum score.

Notice No. 027/25 of 8 September 2025: The successful candidate will be involved in the quantitative analysis of geospatial data collected in a marine environment, with a particular focus on the application of machine learning techniques to optimise the processes of interpreting and classifying the information contained in the data. The role involves the development and refinement of advanced methods for the processing and integration of complex datasets, aimed at producing accurate thematic maps to support environmental characterisation.
Deadline: 15/09/25.
Appointment of Dr Silvia Paglia

Notice No. 026/25 of 8 September 2025: Marine sampling activities, spectrofluorometric analyses for the determination of chlorophyll-a, and colorimetric analyses for the determination of organic and inorganic nutrients.
Deadline: 15/09/25.
Assignment awarded to Dr Viviana Di Meo
ASSIGNMENT NOT AWARDED as the candidates did not achieve the minimum mark required.

Notice No. 025/25 of 8 September 2025: Support for the performance of marine environmental monitoring activities, the collection and analysis of environmental data, and the drafting of technical progress reports.
Deadline: 15/09/25.
Assignment awarded to Dr Lucia Giulia

Notice No. 024/25 of 2 September 2025: Support activities for the GHOST NETS project, the aim of which is to characterise and assess the conservation status of benthic marine habitats following the removal of ghost nets. To continue the activities of the aforementioned project, there is a need to identify a professional to provide support for fieldwork and the analysis of data collected on the health of habitats, whilst also contributing to the drafting of the reports required by the project and to scientific dissemination activities.
Deadline: 15/09/25.
Appointment of Dr Eva Germania

Notice No. 023/25 of 7 July 2025: The successful candidate will carry out molecular analyses to study the genomic connectivity of gorgonian and black coral populations. Specifically, they will perform RAD sequencing analyses to characterise the genomic structure of these populations.
Deadline: 14 July 2025.
Appointment of Dr Sara Dessi

Notice No. 022/25 of July 7, 2025: Collection of marine substrate samples at sites previously analyzed by the MAPWORMS project, for the purpose of comparing, confirming, and verifying data on marine invertebrates already collected during the project phase.
Deadline: July 14, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Gianmarco Calò

Notice No. 021/25 of June 26, 2025: Identification and analysis of marine litter as part of the 2025 National Fisheries Data Collection Work Program.
Deadline: July 10, 2025.
The contract was not awarded because the candidate did not meet the minimum required score.

Notice No. 020/25 of 4 June 2025: To examine the opportunities and challenges involved in implementing the Punta Blanca coastal regeneration project in Tenerife. In particular, the project will involve an analysis of the impacts of Marine Protected Areas on local economies, and an estimation of the value of ecosystem services.
Deadline: 18 June 2025.
Appointment of Dr Fabio Cevenini

Notice No. 019/25 of 4 June 2025: Sorting and identification of marine invertebrates using a stereo microscope and a microscope, including the compilation of species lists. To carry out the above work, proven experience is required, demonstrated through scientific publications and work carried out at public or private organisations relating to the subject of this call for tenders.
Deadline: 17 June 2025.
Appointment of Dr Delos Anna Lucia

Notice No. 018/25 of 22 May 2025: The research will focus on an aspect of high scientific interest within the transitional waters of the Po Delta in Emilia-Romagna, specifically the Goro Lagoon, namely the collection of biological data oan the fish fauna of the transitional waters and fishing data to assess the effectiveness of these areas as nursery ahabitats. Actiavities will be organised to collect historical and updated data through sampling of juvenile fish species, to be correlated with environmental quality indicators of the habitats concerned. All this will take place within the context of implementing ecosystem-based management of the lagoon environment, also in line with recent European directives.
Deadline: 30/05/25.
Appointment of Dr Mattia Corsato

Notice No. 017/25 of May 13, 2025: Support for the organization of measurement campaigns and data analysis.
Deadline: May 28, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Laura Giaconia

Notice No. 016/25 of 6 May 2025:
– Technical and scientific collaboration between ISPRA and CoNISMa for the Marine Strategy Framework.
– Support for monitoring strandings along the coast of the Veneto Region and involvement in necropsy and marine litter analysis activities.
In particular, the activities, as described in the project, will be as follows:
– PHASE A: support for ISPRA’s work in the following activities: Activity A.3. Data validation.
– PHASE B: based on technical and scientific expertise, data and information, collaboration on the following activities
Activity B.1. Collection of data and information regarding the ingestion of marine litter in dead specimens of Caretta caretta through analysis of stomach contents.
Activity B.2 Collection of data and information regarding the entanglement of marine specimens (mammals and reptiles), documented including through photographs of the animal at the time of discovery or during post-mortem examination.
Activity B.3. Compilation of the ‘Information Standards’ and uploading of these to the SIC.
This role will support the management and coordination of the project, ensuring that the planned activities are carried out in accordance with the timetable.
Deadline: 16/05/25.
Appointment of Dr Michele De Luca

Notice No. 015/25 of 30 April 2025:
Consultancy and specialist assistance relating in particular to the preparation of budgets (annual and multi-year), interim financial statements, and the preparation of the Consortium’s annual financial statements in all their economic, statutory and tax aspects. Accounting and tax consultancy and specialist assistance relating both to the resolution of particularly complex issues concerning day-to-day management and to the preparation of the annual final accounts, with particular reference to the accounts relating to separate commercial activities. Assistance during the consolidation phase of the financial statements into the so-called “Entities’ Financial Statements” available on the MEF platform. Preparation of annual tax returns and routine reporting to the Central Administration on updates and compliance obligations, including tax obligations incumbent upon the Consortium. Consultancy and specialist economic/legal assistance relating to the resolution of issues arising from the management of contracts and agreements entered into by the Consortium – whether active or passive – with private entities and with public bodies and organisations. Preparation of annual tax returns and routine reporting to the Central Administration regarding updates and compliance obligations, including tax obligations, incumbent upon the Consortium. Provision of specialist economic and legal consultancy and assistance relating to the resolution of issues arising from the management of contracts and agreements entered into by the Consortium – whether as principal or agent – with private entities and with public bodies and organisations. Drafting of deeds and contracts in the interests of the Consortium. Legal and administrative consultancy and audit services relating to the preparation, execution and management of grants for EU and international projects, as well as the resolution of issues concerning such projects, including reporting requirements.
Deadline: 14 May 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Pinto Alessandro

Notice No. 014/25 of April 28, 2025: Technical support (in the field, including boarding fishing vessels, and in the laboratory) for the use of equipment and for sampling and analysis activities related to fishery resources as part of the PLNRDA project.
Deadline: May 9, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Diego D’Alessandro

Notice No. 013/25 of April 15, 2025: Field survey (southwestern Sicily) of biometric data on Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds, reporting, and data analysis.
Deadline: April 25, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Giancarlo Bellissimo and Dr. Alberto Calogero Bosco

Notice No. 012/25 of April 15, 2025: Diving operations with ARA in the southwestern Sicily area for 10 non-consecutive days.
Deadline: April 25, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Laura Ciriminna and Dr. Fabio Di Piazza

Notice No. 011/25 of 4 March 2025: The successful candidate will be responsible for macroalgae cultures as part of multi-factor experiments and for the purposes of ecological restoration. Specifically, in addition to setting up algal cultures, they will carry out eco-physiological analyses on macroalgae. They will be responsible for data analysis and the drafting of reports and scientific articles.
Deadline: 17 March 2025.
Appointment of Dr Emmanuelle Descourvières

Notice No. 010/25 of March 4, 2025: Data analysis and systematization as part of the RINASCE project – Support for the organization of measurement campaigns.
Deadline: March 17, 2025.
ASSIGNMENT NOT AWARDED because the candidates did not achieve the required minimum score.

Notice No. 009/25 of 18 February 2025: The successful candidate will be responsible for macroalgae cultures as part of multi-factor experiments and for the purposes of ecological restoration. Specifically, in addition to setting up algal cultures, they will carry out eco-physiological and biochemical analyses on macroalgae. They will be responsible for data analysis and the drafting of reports and scientific articles.
Deadline: 3 March 2025.
Appointment of Dr Marta Paganin

Notice No. 008/25 of February 13, 2025: Biogeochemical analysis and characterization of the coralligenous community and quantification of associated ecosystem services.
Deadline: February 20, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Sane Schepisi Elisabet

Notice No. 007/25 of February 5, 2025: Scientific support for the production of underwater video surveys using ROVs and the analysis of video transects, including biotic characterization of the surveyed areas.
Deadline: February 14, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Carlotta De Blasi

Notice No. 006/25 of 31 January 2025: Monitoring of species and habitats in the Mar Piccolo of Taranto. Acquisition of images and video footage during dives. Collection of samples at sea and taxonomic analysis in the laboratory
Deadline: 14 February 2025.
Appointment of Dr Luca Giannattasio

Avviso n° 005/25 del 31 gennaio 2025: Monitoraggio e caratterizzazione del bycatch (catture accessorie) di selaci, tartarughe marine, mammiferi marini e avifauna (in particolare di specie PET), in riferimento ai Descrittori 3 e 1 della Marine Strategy relativamente alla pesca nel Mar Ligure, nel periodo 2025-2026. Attività meglio specificata in bando.
Scadenza 07/02/25.
Appointment of Dr Edoardo Olmi

Notice No. 004/25 of January 29, 2025: Assessment, analysis, and modeling of the ecosystem functions and services of key project habitats.
Deadline: February 5, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Nicoletta Marsiglia

Notice No. 003/25 of January 23, 2025: Sampling methods suitable for assessing the impacts of macroalgal NIS through video-photography and surface scraping to determine the ecological quality of the habitat.
Deadline: January 30, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Cinti Maria Francesca

Notice No. 002/25 of January 10, 2025: Scientific support for data analysis, project management, and reporting.
Deadline: January 20, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Roberta Carbonari

Avviso n° 001/25 del 10 gennaio 2025: Supporto scientifico nella realizzazione di video-rilievi mediante ROV e analisi dei video-transetti con identificazione delle specie batiali vulnerabili, caratterizzazione bionomica delle aree indagate, mappatura GIS, applicazione di indici di stato ambientale.
Scadenza 20/01/25.
Incarico conferito al Dott. Moccia Davide

Notice No. 028/24 of December 17, 2024: Processing of coastal and marine spatial data related to transplantation monitoring activities.
Deadline: January 6, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Davide Martinucci

Notice No. 027/24 of December 17, 2024: Analysis of biological and digital data, including the creation of databases, for the collection and reporting of biological and spatial data on associated communities, habitats, and impacts related to human activities.
Deadline: January 6, 2025.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Michele Deflorio

Notice No. 026/24 of December 5, 2024: Support for the Scientific Coordinator in carrying out activities related to WP1 and WP2 of the SAMESEA Project – IPA-ADRION Program 2021-2027.
This position will be responsible for supporting communication with partners and the organization of events and documentation, particularly within WP1 and WP2, specifically:
– Activity 1.1: Identification of high-risk areas for sentinel species, given different applications and knowledge of legislative frameworks, in the EUSAIR Region.
– Activity 1.2: Creation of the coordination model and monitoring protocols in the EUSAIR Region.
– Activity 1.3: Implementation of the widespread transnational monitoring pilot action.
– Activity 2.1: Ideation and capitalization of practices identified in the EUSAIR region concerning the reconciliation of tourism, offshore activities, and the fisheries sector with the coexistence of sentinel species.
Deadline: 12/10/24.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Ksenia Orekhova

Notice No. 025/24 of December 5, 2024: Support for the Scientific Coordinator in activities related to the following work packages (WP1, WP2, WP3) of the SAMESEA Project – IPA-ADRION Program 2021–2027, specifically:
– Activity 1.1: Identification of high-risk areas for sentinel species, given different applications and knowledge of legislative frameworks, in the EUSAIR Region.
– Activity 1.2: Creation of thecoordination model and monitoring protocols in the EUSAIR Region.
– Activity 1.3: Implementation of the widespread transnational monitoring pilot action.
– Activity 2.1: Ideation and capitalization of practices identified in EUSAIR region concerning reconciliation of tourism, offshore activities and fishery sectors with the coexistence of sentinel species.
– Activity 3.1: Development of the transnational network of organizations and stakeholders for the promotion of sustainable marine ecosystem management.
This position will be responsible for supporting the management and coordination of the project, ensuring communication among partners and the proper execution of the activities outlined in the work packages in accordance with the project timeline. The individual will also be responsible for preparing progress reports and coordinating the development of the various deliverables.
Deadline: December 10, 2024.
Appointment of Dr. Guido Pietroluongo

Notice No. 024/24 of November 28, 2024: Develop a questionnaire for a study on marine biodiversity to understand how it is perceived by various stakeholder groups. Digitize the questionnaire in Qualtrics and assist with data collection and analysis.
Deadline: December 10, 2024.
Appointment of Dr. Luigi Civitarese Matteucci

Notice No. 023/24 of November 28, 2024: Support to the Scientific Coordinator in the coordination and execution of activities related to WP1, WP2, and WP3 of the SAMESEA Project – IPA-ADRION Program 2021-2027, and in particular, to the specific activities: Activity 1.3 – Implementation of the widespread transnational monitoring pilot action, Activity 2.3 – Development of solutions and methodologies for the coexistence of human activities with sentinel species; Activity 3.1 – Development of the transnational network of organizations and stakeholders for the promotion of sustainable marine ecosystem management.
Deadline: 12/10/24.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Catacchio Angelica

Notice No. 022/24 of November 28, 2024: Support for the Scientific Coordinator in the collection, management, and processing of information, data, and metadata within a GIS environment, as required for the implementation of Activity 1.1: Identification of high-risk areas for sentinel species, given different applications and knowledge of legislative frameworks, in the EUSAIR Region (WP1 – Joint development of the transnational strategy for monitoring sentinel species) related to the SAMESEA Project – IPA-ADRION Program 2021-2027.
Deadline: December 10, 2024.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Bianca Bonelli

Notice No. 021/24 of October 23, 2024: Biochemical analyses (chlorophyll, LPG, TSM, isotopes, etc.) of water and sediment samples from coastal marine environments. Biochemical characterization of the habitat related to the project’s case studies (coralligenous habitats and Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds). Management of reagents and laboratory chemicals. Recording of results in spreadsheets.
Deadline: November 6, 2024.
Appointment of Dr. Martino Mario

Notice No. 020/24 of October 9, 2024: Support for project activities, with particular reference to trace metal and isotopic analyses of sediment samples.
Deadline: October 18, 2024.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Roberta Coffaro

Notice No. 019/24 of September 17, 2024: Coordination of CoNISMa ULR researchers involved in the Ghost Nets Project, including relations with project partners (CASTALIA and MAREVIVO) and the commissioning agency ISPRA. Review and oversight of field survey programs and related interim and final reports.
Deadline: September 24, 2024
Appointment of Dr. Tania Dolce

Notice No. 020/24 of October 9, 2024: Support for project activities, with particular reference to trace metal and isotopic analyses of sediment samples.
Deadline: October 18, 2024.
Assignment awarded to Dr. Roberta Coffaro

Notice No. 017/24 of July 10, 2024: Support and management of laboratory and field activities aimed at cultivating Cystoseira as part of the Reforest Project.
Deadline: July 19, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Srijemsi Marina

Notice No. 016/24 of June 17, 2024: Support and management of laboratory and field activities aimed at cultivating Cystoseira as part of the Reforest Project.
Deadline: July 1, 2024
The grant was NOT awarded because the applicants did not meet the minimum score requirement.

Notice No. 015/24 of June 5, 2024: Study of model marine annelids, with a particular focus on their taxonomy as a source of inspiration in robotics.
Deadline: June 14, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Dimichele Desirèe

Notice No. 014/24 of June 3, 2024: Proven experience in providing administrative support for national and EU research projects. Priority will be given to applicants who have held collaborative positions with ministries, agencies, or research organizations working on similar projects.
Deadline: June 14, 2024
Appointment of Dr. Luana Giacomini

Notice No. 013/24 of May 23, 2024: We request that this be completed through a review of the technical literature and existing data on fuel consumption, with the aim of identifying the most energy-efficient techniques and the characteristics of vessels in terms of catch per unit of primary energy.
Fieldwork is also planned, during which the experimental equipment will be tested against conventional commercial equipment over at least 10 days of fishing and a minimum of 3 valid hauls per day per vessel to ensure a minimum level of replication.
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Maurizio Spaccavento

Notice No. 012/24 of May 23, 2024: We request the collection and analysis of biomass and size-class composition data for commercial and bycatch species from the experimental fishing activities outlined in the project, to assess the performance and catch yield of experimental gear with a lower impact on ecosystems
Deadline: May 31, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Carluccio Angela

Notice No. 011/24 of May 6, 2024: Management of databases and analysis of time series of environmental data (such as temperature, oxygen, and light) and biological data (such as chlorophyll) along the Italian coastline, to support project tasks 2.1 and 2.2
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Sergio Dimarca

Notice No. 010/24 of April 19, 2024: The candidate will conduct morphological and molecular analyses to characterize invertebrate communities associated with sponges. Specifically, the candidate will perform morphological analyses of the organisms and COI barcoding analyses for their molecular identification, as well as data analysis and report writing.
Deadline: May 2, 2024
Appointment of Dr. Alessandro Piazza

Notice No. 009/24 of April 19, 2024: –
– Collection and processing of data for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of ecosystem services.
– Statistical analysis and processing of the collected information.
– Statistical analysis of ecosystem service data. Taxonomic classifications.
Deadline: May 2, 2024.
The position has been awarded to Dr. Riccardo Apparete, who placed second, following the withdrawal of Dr. Flavia Berlinghieri, who had placed first in the selection process.

Notice No. 008/24 of April 8, 2024: Direct and indirect underwater surveys of major coastal marine habitats. Analysis of ROV images of marine habitats. Application of biotic indices for assessing the status of coastal benthic communities.
Deadline: April 18, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Ferrigno Federica

Notice No. 007/24 of March 5, 2024: Technical and operational support for sampling, laboratory testing, and data processing and management activities related to fishery resources, particularly bivalve mollusks.
Deadline: March 19, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Daniela Cascione

Notice No. 006/24 of February 23, 2024: Modeling analysis of the functional composition of marine communities
Deadline: March 4, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Gabriele Di Bona

Notice No. 005/24 of February 7, 2024: Collaboration on the interpretation and cartographic representation of multibeam and side-scan sonar data.
Deadline: February 19, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Gaia Conti

Notice No. 004/24 of February 2, 2024: Collaboration on the analysis of isotopic and fatty acid data and interpretation for the purposes of trophic and lagoon species studies.
Deadline: February 15, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Laura Ciriminna

Notice No. 003/24 of January 18, 2024: Study of model marine invertebrates with a focus on environmental exploration, including dedicated laboratory experiments
Deadline: February 1, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Alessandra Martines

Notice No. 002/24 of January 16, 2024: Analysis of video footage captured using an ROV at the five sites selected for Module 10 of the 2023 Marine Strategy Action Plan.
Deadline: January 23, 2024
Assignment awarded to Dr. Maurizio Spaccavento

Notice No. 001/24 of January 9, 2024: Study of opportunities and challenges for the implementation of the Punta Blanca coastal area redevelopment project in Tenerife. Specifically, an analysis of ecosystem services related to recreational activities will be conducted using revealed preference or stated preference methods.
Deadline: January 19, 2024
Appointment of Dr. Marco Tomasi

Notice No. 20/23 of November 29, 2023:
Technical and scientific support for the management of data in the EEL DATABASE, as part of the 2023–2024 Work Plan for Data Collection in the Fisheries Sector, specifically for the species Anguilla anguilla, for the tasks detailed in the attached call for proposals.
Deadline: December 12, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Eleonora Monfardini

Notice No. 19/23 of November 29, 2023:
Technical and scientific support for the management of data in the EEL DATABASE, as part of the 2023–2024 Work Plan for Data Collection in the Fisheries Sector, specifically for the species Anguilla anguilla, in accordance with the tasks detailed in the attached call for proposals.
Deadline: December 12, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Lorenzo De Santis

Notice No. 18/23 of November 13, 2023:
Guidance, support, and assistance aboard CoNISMa vessels for activities related to the Regional Marine Strategy, Module 10 – Posidonia Oceanica Habitat.
Deadline: November 17, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Diego D’Alessandro

Notice No. 17/23 of November 7, 2023:
Design and implementation of video monitoring campaigns using ROV equipment, and interpretation of orthomosaics from Side Scan Sonar. Processing and presentation of data within a GIS environment for the polygons corresponding to the 5 sites under investigation in Marine Strategy 2023, Module 10.
Deadline: 11/17/23
Assignment awarded to Dr. Eleonora Meliadò

Notice No. 16/23 of November 6, 2023:
Variability in the biodiversity of coralligenous communities through visual surveys and acoustic surveys.
Deadline: November 17, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Riccardo Vargiu

Notice No. 15/23 of October 13, 2023:
Support for the biological analysis of fish samples collected during the MEDITS/DRES 2023 – GSA17 research campaigns in the Upper and Middle Adriatic, and support for the digitization of historical data, at the Laboratory of Marine Biology and Fisheries in Fano, University of Bologna.
Participation in research campaigns conducted by the Bologna University Unit, aboard commercial or scientific vessels.
Deadline: October 20, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Alessandra Carnaroli and Dr. Maria Rita Amico

Notice No. 14/23 of October 6, 2023:
Collection and processing of data for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of ecosystem services.
Statistical analysis and processing of collected information; statistical analysis of ecosystem service data.
Taxonomic identifications
Deadline: October 18, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Lorenzo Magnone

Notice

Notice No. 12/23 of July 28, 2023:
To study the opportunities and challenges for the implementation of the Tenerife marine restoration project. The main marine ecosystem services, as well as the primary beneficiaries and stakeholders, will be studied and identified. A literature review will be conducted to identify the main approaches for assessing benefits.
Deadline: September 5, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Galante Mattia

Notice No. 12/23 of July 28, 2023:
To study the opportunities and challenges for the implementation of the Tenerife marine restoration project. The main marine ecosystem services, as well as the primary beneficiaries and stakeholders, will be studied and identified. A literature review will be conducted to identify the main approaches for assessing benefits.
Deadline: September 5, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Galante Mattia

Notice No. 10/23 of May 9, 2023:
Review of the literature on the effects of fishing on benthic habitats at the global scale, including quantitative in situ assessments both within and outside Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), with the aim of developing a new methodological approach to the role of small-scale fishing as a driver of habitat loss.
Deadline: May 16, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Alberto Colletti

Notice No. 09/23 of May 3, 2023:
Tax, legal, and administrative consulting services, as further described in the subject matter of the contract in the call for bids.
Deadline: May 16, 2023
Assignment awarded to Mr. Alessandro Pinto

Notice No. 08/23 of April 28, 2023:
Training for staff of the DiSVA Teaching Unit on “The Internationalization of Educational Programs: Strategies and Opportunities for Enhancing High-Level Teaching Activities.”
Deadline: May 11, 2023
Assignment awarded to Ms. Paola Baldini

Notice No. 07/23 of April 21, 2023:
Sampling and Ecotoxicological Analysis
Deadline: April 28, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Raffaele Bruschi

Notice No. 06/23 of April 6, 2023:
Technical and scientific collaboration to identify critical underwater and coastal areas, to serve as a reference for identifying issues arising from potential interference between archaeological sites and the works planned under the project;
Bibliographic research to identify coastal and underwater archaeological finds published in specialized literature;
Cataloging of sites to be included in the MOSI Catalog; application of the QGIS template named “Template mare_GNA version 1.2”; initial assessment of archaeological evidence in relation to the project’s implementation area and creation of a reference topographic map with georeferencing of reported sites to be used for the potential and risk assessment of coastal and underwater archaeological heritage in relation to the project;
Preparation of a preliminary report for the assessment of underwater archaeological interest in the area.
Deadline: 04/14/23
Assignment awarded to Dr. Giacomo Disantarosa

Notice No. 05/23 of April 4, 2023:
Collection of acoustic data and analysis for the estimation of anthropogenic underwater noise.
Deadline: April 14, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Giulia Pedrazzi

Notice No. 04/23 of March 9, 2023:
The candidate will conduct molecular analyses to study the genomic connectivity of shallow- and deep-water coral populations using a RAD sequencing approach.
In addition, they will analyze the spatial variability of benthic communities associated with seagrass beds using metabarcoding analysis. Specifically, they will perform DNA extractions from coral colonies and sediment samples, amplification and preparation of genomic libraries, data analysis, and report writing.
Deadline: March 23, 2023
Position awarded to Dr. La Torre Martina

Notice No. 04/23 of March 9, 2023:
The candidate will conduct molecular analyses to study the genomic connectivity of shallow- and deep-water coral populations using a RAD sequencing approach.
In addition, they will analyze the spatial variability of benthic communities associated with seagrass beds using metabarcoding analysis. Specifically, they will perform DNA extractions from coral colonies and sediment samples, amplification and preparation of genomic libraries, data analysis, and report writing.
Deadline: March 23, 2023
Position awarded to Dr. La Torre Martina

Notice No. 02/23 of February 15, 2023:
Production of SDM models and COPERNICUS datasets.
Deadline: February 21, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Antonio Giacoletti

Notice No. 01/23 of February 7, 2023:
Laboratory work involving the analysis of demersal species from samples collected as part of the PLNRDA project. Assistance with the preparation of interim scientific reports.
Deadline: February 14, 2023
Assignment awarded to Dr. Gabriele Galasso and Dr. Cristina Turco

Notice No. 045/22 of November 14, 2022:
Assistance with the organization of sampling, collection, and organization of coralligenous data; participation in the drafting of a report.
Deadline: November 28, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Lucia Rizzo

Notice No. 044/22 of November 3, 2022:
Processing of coastal and marine spatial data related to transplantation monitoring activities.
Deadline: November 16, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Davide Martinucci

Notice No. 043/22 of October 17, 2022:
Monitoring of plastic waste according to the FLT protocol in the offshore areas of the western Mediterranean along the Civitavecchia-Barcelona transect.
Deadline: October 24, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Ramazio Martina

Notice No. 042/22 of October 11, 2022:
Study of the effects of small-scale fishing on benthic habitats in the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area. The study will involve characterizing the extent and condition of habitats potentially exposed to this activity through diving surveys and ROV sampling (e.g., Posidonia density, presence of vulnerable coralligenous species) and the analysis of benthic bycatch.
Deadline: October 18, 2022
Incarico conferito alla Dott.ssa Silvestrini Chiara

Notice No. 041/22 of October 11, 2022:
Organization of and participation in sampling campaigns (Posidonia and coralligenous communities) in the Torre Guaceto Marine Protected Area, with the aim of continuing the time series available in the
study area.
Deadline: 10/18/22
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Andrea Picciolo

Notice No. 040/22 of October 4, 2022:
Production of a nature documentary.
Deadline: October 11, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Valeria Vizioli

Notice No. 039/22 of October 4, 2022:
Management and technical-administrative support.
Deadline: October 11, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Chiara Mazzarino

Notice No. 038/22 of October 4, 2022:
Participation in sampling campaigns, analysis of nutrients, total nitrogen and phosphorus, data processing, and collaboration in the preparation of reports.
Deadline: October 11, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Davide Vivado

Notice No. 037/22 of September 22, 2022:
Boarding of fishing vessels (minimum 12, maximum 15 per port) to assess bycatch of protected species (primarily marine mammals and sea turtles) and vulnerable species (cartilaginous fish). Interviews with fishermen.
Deadline: October 4, 2022
Appointment granted to Dr. Ciprian Martina and Dr. Vallini Carola

Notice No. 036/22 of September 22, 2022:
Collection of fishery-dependent data on bycatch of sharks, sea turtles, marine mammals, and seabirds.
Deadline: October 4, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Andrea Bellodi and Dr. Cristina Porcu

Notice No. 035/22 of September 22, 2022:
Data collection on the extent of recreational sea fishing in Italian waters and its impact on biodiversity and fishery resources.
Deadline: October 4, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Riccardo Demurtas and Dr. Blondine Agus

Notice No. 034/22 of September 22, 2022:
Support for project activities related to the monitoring of fishing operations at fishing ports within GSA 10.
Deadline: October 4, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Nanni Riccardo

Notice No. 033/22 of September 22, 2022:
Validation and analysis of data from the integrated database; Integration of monitoring data for the sections under the jurisdiction of the University of Tuscia.
Deadline: October 4, 2022
Appointment of Dr. Bellisario Bruno

Notice No. 032/22 of September 22, 2022:
Addition of monitoring activities on the sections under the jurisdiction of the University of Tuscia.
Deadline: October 4, 2022
CALL FOR PROPOSALS NOT AWARDED due to the participating candidates’ failure to meet the
minimum eligibility requirements.

Notice No. 031/22 of September 13, 2022:
Management of literature data, meta-analyses, and spatial data analysis.
Deadline: September 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to Dr. Nicola Lago

Notice No. 030/22 of September 13, 2022:
Technical and scientific support for the analysis of data related to trophic aspects in marine food webs and the estimation of related ecosystem indicators under the Marine Strategy.
Deadline: September 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to Dr. Cristina Turco

Notice No. 029/22 of September 13, 2022:
Estimation of indicators for category D1C1 of the Marine Strategy.
Deadline: September 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to Dr. Gabriele Galasso

Notice No. 028/22 of September 7, 2022:
-Preparation of biological or water samples for the detection of
microplastics and preparation of plastic-free materials, chemical
and enzymatic digestion of tissues, filtration.
-Collection and processing of FTIR-Raman analysis data;
-Compilation of “Information Standards”; collaboration in
the preparation of the report.
Deadline: September 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Chiara Cardillo, Dr. Greta Lucia Cerrone, Dr. Valentina Tavolazzi.

Notice No. 027/22 of September 7, 2022:
Scientific and technical support for the consolidation of analytical and modeling approaches in the estimation of ecosystem indicators and trophic guilds for the implementation of Descriptor 4 of the Marine Strategy
Deadline: September 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Daniela Cascione

Notice No. 026/22 of September 6, 2022:
Simulation of the dispersion of formation water produced by offshore platforms in the Adriatic Sea.
Deadline: September 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Giuseppe Mariano Trainiti

Notice No. 025/22 of July 26, 2022:
Direct and indirect collection and sorting of marine benthos samples; identification of the main macrobenthos faunal groups, with particular focus on mollusks, to be identified down to the species level; laboratory analysis to measure the benthic biomass of the main types of coastal habitats.
Deadline: August 2, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Luigia Donnarumma

Notice No. 024/22 of July 19, 2022:Support for the verification of at-sea monitoring activities on Posidonia oceanica conducted by ISPRA. 10 at-sea campaigns to be carried out in conjunction with ISPRA’s activities between July 16 and September 20, 2022.Deadline: August 1, 2022
Appointment of  Dr. Mario De Luca

Notice No. 023/22 of July 19, 2022:
Preparation of templates, editing review, and assistance with the drafting of final reports related to environmental monitoring plans.
Deadline: August 1, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Floriana Di Stefano

Notice No. 022/22 of July 13, 2022:
Collaboration on the validation of results to be submitted to the client, Terna Rete Italia S.p.A.
Deadline: July 27, 2022
with project partners.
Deadline: July 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to <3> Dr. Alice Sbrana

Notice No. 021/22 dated July 5, 2022:
Support for tasks related to the contract in question / coordination and management of collaborations with project partners.
Deadline: July 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Alice Sbrana

Notice No. 020/22 of July 5, 2022:
Support for data processing under the contract in question/development of a Shiny platform for data processing.
Deadline: July 19, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Matteo Stefani

Notice No. 019/22 of July 5, 2022:
Collaboration on the interpretation and cartographic representation of multibeam and side-scan sonar data.
Deadline: July 18, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Demurtas Valentino

Notice No. 018/22 of 7 June 2022:
Fieldwork focused on the sampling and monitoring of macroalgae; taxonomic identification of macroalgae using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Ecological restoration of brown macroalgae (Fucales) and calcareous algae.
Deadline: 14 June 2022
Appointment of Dr Kaleb Sara

Notice No. 017/22 of June 1, 2022:
Marine environmental compensation measures (transplantation of *Posidonia oceanica*) and monitoring activities, in preparation for the commencement of construction work on the Elba-Mainland link.
Deadline: June 8, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Chiara Di Bella and Pasquale Pellegrino

Notice No. 014/22 of March 22, 2022:
Collection and sorting of marine benthos samples; specific identification of the main animal groups associated with rhodolite beds.
Deadline: March 29, 2022
Assignment awarded to:  Dr. Andrea Bellodi, Dr. Antonello Mulas, Dr. Cristina Porcu

Notice No. 015/22 of 29 March 2022:
Classification, anatomical analysis, and data collection and processing of catch data from the research campaigns in the seas surrounding Sardinia (Biological Campaign 2022 GSA 11), for the purposes of the final report.
Deadline: 5 April 2022
Assignment awarded to Dr. Rendina Francesco

Notice No. 014/22 of March 22, 2022:
Collection and sorting of marine benthos samples; specific identification of the main animal groups associated with rhodolite beds.
Deadline: March 29, 2022
Assignment awarded to:  Dr. Andrea Bellodi, Dr. Antonello Mulas, Dr. Cristina Porcu

Notice No. 013/22 of March 15, 2022:
Analysis of ROV images using specialized software, descriptive and statistical analysis, and application of composite indices.
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Federica Ferrigno

Notice No. 012/22 of March 15, 2022:
GIS mapping, descriptive and statistical analyses of benthic communities, and preparation of reports.
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Floriana Di Stefano

Notice No. 011/22 of March 15, 2022:
Identification of benthic mollusks at the species level and application of biotic indices.
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Luigia Donnarumma

Notice No. 010/22 of March 15, 2022:
GIS mapping, use of MARXAN software, univariate and multivariate statistical analyses of benthic communities.
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Assignment awarded to  Dr. Luca Appolloni

Notice No. 009/22 of March 15, 2022:
Technical, scientific, and managerial support for the Consortium’s projects, with particular reference to commercial activities.
Deadline: March 22, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Catra Marcello

Notice No. 008/22 of February 28, 2022:
Identification of macrobenthic species present in samples.
Deadline: March 7, 2022
Due to increased operational needs, two contracts were required; specifically, (based on the ranking list) assignments were awarded to: Dr. Langeneck Joachim, Dr. Tempesti Jonathan

Notice No. 007/22 of February 18, 2022:
Support for laboratory activities related to the sorting of macrozoobenthos samples
Deadline: March 1, 2022
Due to increased operational needs, 8 contracts were required; specifically (in order of ranking), assignments were awarded to: Dr. Agus Blondine, Dr. Bellodi Andrea, Dr. Mulas Antonello, Dr. Porcu Cristina, Dr. Cera Jacopo, Dr. Ruiu Stefano, Dr. Porceddu Riccardo, and Dr. Pascale Noemi.

Notice No. 006/22 of February 2, 2022:
Collaboration on the integration of data on inorganic contaminants and stable isotopes for the study of trophic transfer.
Deadline: February 16, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Laura Ciriminna

Notice No. 005/22 of January 19, 2022:
Support for project activities (implementation of activities outlined in the Application Form, sensor maintenance, and collection and management of environmental data).
Deadline: January 31, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Marta Mammone

Notice No. 004/22 of January 13, 2022:
Specific identification and recording of the main population parameters of hard-substrate benthos based on the analysis of samples and photographic images, with particular reference to algal species in the mesophotic zone; statistical analysis of the data using Primer, Statistica, and R software.
Deadline: January 26, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Önen Tarantini Senem

Notice No. 003/22 of January 10, 2022:
Data collection and spatial, acoustic, and statistical analysis for the estimation of anthropogenic underwater noise; preparation of reports.
Deadline: January 18, 2022
Assignment awarded to Dr. Caterina Lanfredi

Notice No. 002/22 of January 10, 2022:
– Survey of marine phanerogam maceration deposits along the coast of Campania.
– Monitoring through sampling, sorting, and preliminary analysis of the macrobenthos and any microplastics present.
Deadline: January 18, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Ilaria Cibelli

Notice No. 001/22 of January 10, 2022:
– Survey of seagrass beds and associated beach deposits along the coast of Campania.
– Analysis of beaching data
Deadline: January 18, 2022
Assignment awarded to   Dr. Rosalia Calicchio

Notice No. 61/21 of 22 December 2021:
Operational technical support for laboratory activities relating to fishery resources, and in particular bivalve molluscs.
Deadline: 3 January 2021
Appointment of Dr Daniela Cascione

Notice No. 60/21 of 22 December 2021:
Operational technical support for laboratory activities relating to demersal and benthic marine organisms sampled as part of the National Data Collection Work Plan.
Deadline: 3 January 2021
Appointment of Dr Cristina Turco

Notice No. 59/21 of 6 December 2021:
Sampling of fish fauna via scuba diving using visual census methods.
Deadline: 20/12/21
Appointment of Dr Licchelli Cataldo

Notice No. 58/21 of 10 November 2021:
Support for sampling activities in a semi-submerged cave environment. Taxonomic analysis of the animal and plant samples collected. Video analysis.
Deadline: 17 November 2021
Appointment of Dr Andrea Tursi

Notice No. 57/21 of 29 October 2021:
Operational technical support for laboratory activities relating to fishery resources, and in particular bivalve molluscs.
Deadline: 05/11/21
TENDER NOT AWARDED: The tender was declared void as the candidates did not achieve the minimum score required for eligibility.

Notice No. 56/21 of 29 October 2021:
Identification and biological analysis of demersal species; reading of growth rings on skeletal structures (otoliths, vertebrae and spiny rays) taken from samples of bony and cartilaginous fish as part of the National Fisheries Data Collection Work Plan.
Deadline: 5 November 2021
Assignment awarded to Dr Laura Cornacchia

Notice No. 55/21 of 29 October 2021:
Analysis of the stomach contents of demersal species, as part of the National Work Plan for Fisheries Data Collection in GSA19.
Deadline: 05/11/21
TENDER NOT AWARDED: Tender declared void as the candidates did not achieve the minimum score required for eligibility.

Notice No. 54/21 of 26 October 2021:
Boarding of small vessels for the identification and classification of key habitats and species on board.
Deadline: 2 November 2021
Appointment of Dr Simona Amodio

Notice No. 53/21 of 25 October 2021:
Application of modelling approaches to selected stocks in GSA9 (Liguria-Tuscany-Lazio) for the definition of GES as part of the scientific collaboration project between ISPRA and CoNISMa for the study of Marine Strategy issues.
Details of activities:
– Acquisition of catch data (number, weight, size, sex, maturity stage) for each experimental haul from the MEDITS surveys carried out in GSA 9 between 1994 and 2020 on a set of species to be defined during the project;
– Stock assessment analysis on the set of species to be identified, using models developed within the FLR platform and methodologies for data-limited stocks. Provision of the aforementioned data and analyses; support in the preparation and drafting of the final report;
– Preparation of an executive summary in English and, if possible, French, for non-EU countries affiliated with the GFCM.
Deadline: 01/11/21
Appointment of Dr Cecilia Pinto

Notice
Appointment of Dr. Giulia Pedrazzi

Notice No. 51/21 of October 4, 2021:
Sampling, sorting, and analysis of macrobenthos samples.
Deadline: October 11, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Nitopi Maria Antonietta

Notice No. 50/21 of October 4, 2021:
Macrobenthos sampling and sorting.
Deadline: October 11, 2021
Appointment of Dr Rosalia Calicchio

Notice No. 49/21 of October 4, 2021:
Identification, classification, and assessment of benthic macrofauna.
Deadline: October 11, 2021
Assignment awarded to Dr. Cibelli Ilaria

Notice
Appointment of Dr. Riccardo Demurtas and Dr. Riccardo Porceddu

Notice No. 47/21 of September 24, 2021:
Classification, anatomical analysis, and data collection and processing of catch data from the MEDITS 2020 GSA 11 research campaigns in the seas surrounding Sardinia, for the purposes of the final report.
Deadline: October 1, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Antonello Mulas

Notice No. 46/21 of September 21, 2021:
Collection and processing of data for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of ecosystem services. Statistical analysis and processing of the collected information. Statistical analysis of ecosystem service data.
Deadline: September 29, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Rachele Bordoni

Notice No. 45/21 of September 21, 2021:
Classification and collection of anatomical data on target species caught during the MEDITS 2020 GSA 11 research campaigns in the seas surrounding Sardinia, for the purposes of the final report.
Deadline: October 4, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Cristina Porcu

Notice No. 44/21 of September 21, 2021:
Classification, collection, and anatomical analysis of biological samples of “demersal and small pelagic species” as part of the MEDITS 2020 GSA 11 research campaigns in the seas surrounding Sardinia, for the purposes of the final report.
Deadline: October 4, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Agus Blondine

Notice No. 43/21 of September 17, 2021:
Collection and sorting of marine benthos samples: specific identification of the main animal groups associated with rhodolite beds
Deadline: September 24, 2021
Assignment awarded to Dr. Rendina Francesco

Notice
Assignment awarded to Dr Floriana Di Stefano

Notice Analysis of ROV images of marine habitats. Application of biotic indices for assessing the status of coastal benthic communities.
Deadline: September 22, 2021
Assignment awarded to Dr. Ferrigno Federica

Notice No. 40/21 of September 15, 2021:
Direct sampling of benthic macrofauna in major coastal habitats. Statistical analysis of data. Multi-criteria and multi-scenario analysis. GIS mapping report.
Deadline: September 22, 2021
Assignment awarded to Dr. Appolloni Luca

Notice No. 39/21 of August 25, 2021:
Models of the dissolution of Ca(OH)₂ in seawater.
Deadline: September 1, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Selene Varliero

Notice No. 38/21 of July 19, 2021:
Simulation of the dispersion of produced water from offshore platforms in the Adriatic Sea.
Deadline: August 2, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Giuseppe Mariano Trainiti

Notice
Assignment awarded to Dr. Rendina Francesco

Notice
Appointment of Dr. Giovani Giada

Notice
Appointment granted to Floriana Di Stefano

Notice No. 34/21 of July 6, 2021:
Analysis of spatial data on fishing pressure
Deadline: July 19, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Elena Catucci

Notice No. 33/21 of July 5, 2021:
Preparation of samples for subsequent isotopic analysis, processing of isotopic data, and excellent knowledge of the main statistical packages and models for isotopic data analysis in the R environment.
Deadline: July 19, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Zaira Da Ros

Notice No. 32/21 of July 1, 2021:
Organization of at-sea sampling activities, including preparation of equipment for the so-called “MEDITS” survey.
Organization and execution of on-board sampling activities required by the so-called “MEDITS” protocol in GSA19.
Measurement of biological parameters for target marine species and the deep-sea environment, both aboard professional fishing vessels and in the laboratory.
Management of collected data for subsequent entry into the local database.
Deadline: 07/07/21
Appointment of Dr. Angela Carluccio

Notice No. 31/21 of July 1, 2021:
Archiving of fisheries data from sampling conducted as part of the 2021 Work Plan for Data Collection in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector.
Deadline: July 7, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Donatella Bombace

Notice No. 30/21 of July 1, 2021:
Laboratory work involving the identification and analysis of demersal species from samples collected as part of the PLNRDA project. Preference will be given to applicants who have previously collaborated with universities and research institutes/organizations on similar projects.
Deadline: July 7, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Gabriele Galasso

Notice No. 29/21 of June 23, 2021:
Administrative and technical support for staff working on the research project funded by MIPAAF.
Deadline: July 6, 2021
Appointment of Ms. Sonia Alessandrini

Notice No. 28/21 of June 22, 2021:
Support for activities carried out under WP1 of the MED UNITs project: Analysis of genetic data from fish and crustaceans for stock identification. Update of the literature review. Drafting of protocols and final project reports.
Deadline: June 29, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Alice Ferrari

Notice No. 27/21 of June 22, 2021:
Support for activities carried out under WP1 of the MED UNITs project: Analysis of genetic data from fish and crustaceans for stock identification. Update of the literature review. Drafting of protocols and final project reports.
Deadline: June 29, 2021
Assignment awarded to Dr. Rachele Corti

Notice No. 26/21 of June 22, 2021:
Support for activities carried out under WP1 of the MED UNITs project: Analysis of genetic data from fish and crustaceans for stock identification. Update of the literature review. Drafting of protocols and final project reports.
Deadline: June 29, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Valentina Crobe

Notice No. 25/21 of June 22, 2021:
Analysis of ddRAD data from crustaceans (Aristeus antennatus and Parapenaeus longirostris). Processing of raw Illumina sequencing data. Population genomic analyses. Support for the final activities implemented in WP1 of the MED UNITs project: Drafting of protocols and final project reports.
Deadline: July 6, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Ilaria Marino

Notice No. 24/21 of June 22, 2021:
Analysis of ddRAD data from hake (Merluccius merluccius). Processing of raw data from Illumina sequencing. Population genomic analyses. Support for the final activities carried out under WP1 of the MED UNITs project: Drafting of protocols and final project reports.
Deadline: July 6, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Rafaella Franch

Notice No. 23/21 of June 22, 2021:
Population genetic analysis of genetic data in marine fish species. Population genomic analysis. Support for the final activities carried out under WP1 of the MED UNITs project: Drafting of protocols and final project reports.
Deadline: July 6, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Silvia Iori

Notice No. 22/21 of June 15, 2021:
Support for project activities (implementation of activities outlined in the Application Form, sensor maintenance, and collection and management of environmental data).
Deadline: June 15, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Andrea Toso

Notice No. 21/21 of June 15, 2021:
Project management (implementation of activities outlined in the Application Form, interaction with project partners and the lead partner, scientific reporting, and dissemination).
Deadline: June 15, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Beli Elena

Notice No. 20/21 of June 8, 2021:
Support for the preparation of reports on Posidonia oceanica and Cymodocea nodosa seagrass beds located in areas identified for the laying of submarine power cables as part of the TRNA-Tyrrenian Link project.
Deadline: June 21, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Stefania Catara

Notice No. 19/21 of June 1, 2021:
Complex numerical analysis of Antarctic data.
Deadline: June 8, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Simona Sporta Caputi

Notice No. 18/21 of May 26, 2021:
Otolith analysis by laser ablation. ICP-MS
Deadline: June 4, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Antonio Pennetta

Notice No. 17/21 of May 24, 2021:
Measurement of vessel parameters on board motor vessels and related data processing.
Deadline: June 4, 2021
The following individuals have been appointed, in order of ranking:
Antonello Mulas
Cristina Porcu
Andrea Bellodi
Blondine Agus
Martina F. Marongiu

Notice No. 16/21 of May 4, 2021:
Analysis of genetic data from fish and crustaceans for stock identification. Update of the literature review. Drafting of protocols and final project reports.
Deadline: May 17, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Riccardo Melis

Notice No. 15/21 of May 4, 2021:
Identification of polychaete annelid species
Deadline: May 17, 2021
Incarico conferito al Dott. Putignano Matteo

Notice No. 14/21 of April 14, 2021:
Processing of bathymetric data.
Deadline: April 21, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Daniele Spatola

Notice No. 13/21 of April 14, 2021:
Toxicity tests on marine organisms related to the ocean liming process.
Deadline: April 28, 2021

Notice No. 12/21 of April 13, 2021:
Study of enhanced weathering technologies for limestone, kinetics, and mass balances.
Deadline: April 21, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Davide Righi

Notice No. 11/21 of April 9, 2021:
Specialized legal and administrative consulting services, as further specified in the attached call for proposals
Deadline: April 23, 2021
Assignment awarded to Dr. Pinto Alessandro

Notice No. 10/21 of April 9, 2021:
Marine sediment sampling, preparation of technical documentation related to the sampling (field reports, photographic documentation), preparation of subsamples for chemical-physical and ecotoxicological analyses, and management of the samples until delivery to the analytical laboratory.
Deadline: April 21, 2021
Incarico conferito al Dott. Marcelli Massimiliano

Notice No. 9/21 of March 30, 2021:
Collaboration on the analysis of isotopic data and interpretation related to the study of food webs and contaminant transfer.
Deadline: April 6, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Giorgia Peluso Cassese

Notice No. 8/21 of March 12, 2021:
Publicity and outreach activities for the “Italy-Montenegro” (MON.ITA.) direct current project between the Villanova (PE) substation and the new Tivat (Kotor) substation
Deadline: March 26, 2021
Appointment granted to Dr. Riccardo Belmonte and Dr. Lea Marta Castellini

Notice No. 7/21 of February 15, 2021:
Collection and processing of data for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of ecosystem services
Statistical analysis and processing of the collected information
Statistical analysis of ecosystem service data
Deadline: February 22, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Rachele Bordoni

Notice No. 6/21 of February 15, 2021:
Analysis of the stomach contents of hake, as part of the National Work Plan for Fisheries Data Collection (PLNRDA) in GSA 19
Deadline: February 22, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Francesco Giuseppe Ancona

Notice No. 5/21 of February 8, 2021:
Collection of preliminary information, preparation of logistics for conducting visual censuses at sampling sites, organization and analysis of data.
Deadline: February 15, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Elena Desiderà

Notice No. 4/21 of January 26, 2021:
Analysis of ddRAD data for Merluccius merluccius, Aristeus antennatus, and Parapenues longirostris. Processing of raw data from Illumina sequencing. Population genomic analyses.
Deadline: February 8, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Francesco Maroso

Notice No. 3/21 of January 21, 2021:
Collection of preliminary information, preparation of logistics, conduct of visual censuses at sampling sites, organization, and cost analysis.
Deadline: February 2, 2021
The contract was not awarded because the sole bidder did not meet the minimum required score

Notice No. 2/21 of January 20, 2021:
Specific identification and recording of the main population parameters of hard-substrate benthos based on the analysis of samples and photographic images, with particular reference to algal species in the mesophotic zone; statistical analysis of the data using Primer Statistica R software.
Deadline: February 2, 2021
Appointment of Dr. Tarantini Senem Onen

Notice No. 1/21 of January 20, 2021:
Classification and anatomical analysis of the catch from the MEDITS 2020 GSA 11 research campaigns in the seas surrounding Sardinia, for the purposes of the final report.
Deadline: February 2, 2021.
Appointment of Dr. Andrea Bellodi and Dr. Antonello Mulas

Notice No. BS07/26 of April 2, 2026: Lagrangian numerical modeling following the reopening of the channels connecting the Stagnone di Marsala to the open sea.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Appointment of Dr. Mistretta Calogero Antonio

Notice No. BS06/26 of March 23, 2026: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the time series of zooplankton samples collected in Antarctica from 1987 to 2020.
Deadline: April 1, 2026
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Alice Leone

Notice No. BS05/26 of February 20, 2026: I. Support for the Marine Protected Area (MPA) Department of the Municipality of Bergeggi in advancing and finalizing the process to expand the boundaries of the Bergeggi Island MPA;
II. Information gathering:
Compilation of scientific literature and data on habitats and species of interest to the project.
III. Dissemination of project data and results
IV. Communication activities and stakeholder engagement, as well as outreach and dissemination regarding the MPA and project activities.
Deadline: 02/27/2026
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Giulia Calogero

Notice No. BS04/26 of February 11, 2026: Validation and species-specific quantitative analysis of environmental DNA from invasive species (Rugulopteryx okamurae and Pterois miles).
Deadline: February 18, 2026
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Gianluca Poloni

Notice No. BS03/26 of February 11, 2026: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of the time series of zooplankton samples collected in Antarctica from 1987 to 2020.
Deadline: March 4, 2026
This call for applications has been revoked by Conisma as a precautionary measure, as the research needs related to the relevant project are currently on hold.

Notice No. BS02/26 of January 21, 2026: The selected candidate will provide support for the territorial analysis conducted by the project partners, contributing to the assessment of environmental challenges and the state of ocean literacy in the involved territories, as well as to the collection of information for the joint report.
The candidate will also contribute to the organization of and actively participate in cross-border roundtables dedicated to the integration of artificial intelligence tools into environmental education on marine-coastal systems, fostering collaboration, the exchange of best practices, and the definition of operational and evaluation strategies.
Furthermore, the candidate will help lay the groundwork for the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to support ocean literacy, collaborating on activities to analyze educational needs and define functional requirements. They will support the preliminary design of data analysis platforms, interactive educational modules, and predictive modeling tools aimed at making marine-coastal biodiversity data and conservation dynamics accessible, tailored to the different school levels and curricula of the participating countries.
Deadline: 02/02/2026
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Federica Compagnone

Notice No. BS01/26 of January 8, 2026: Development of individual-based models, spatial models, and ecosystem-level models to explore the effect of management strategies (minimum conservation reference size, spatial and/or temporal closures, etc.) on Mediterranean elasmobranch species. The activities will be carried out at the Department of Biology, University of Padua, under the local supervision of Prof. Carlotta Mazzoldi and Prof. Alberto Barausse.
Deadline: January 15, 2026
Borsa di studio assegnata al Dott. Zampieri Carlo

Notice No. BS21/25 of 17 December 2025: Support for fieldwork and specific identification of hard-substrate benthos based on sample analysis and photographic images.
Deadline: 30 December 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Miriam Ravisato

Notice No. BS20/25 of 2 December 2025: Economic analyses relating to fisheries management, in particular through an examination of the effects of adopting minimum landing sizes for sharks.
The work will be carried out at the Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Technologies at the University of Bologna under the local supervision of Prof. Luca Mulazzani and Prof. Carlotta Mazzoldi (University of Padua).
Deadline: 16/12/2025
Pursuant to Article 21-quinquies of Law 241/90, this call for applications is hereby revoked due to a change in circumstances that could not have been foreseen at the time the measure was adopted.

Notice No. BS19/25 of 1 December 2025: Support for project activities, with particular reference to the processing of sediment and plant samples for the analysis of carbon content (C%) and the isotopic composition of carbon and nitrogen, with a view to estimating carbon stocks.
Deadline: 8 December 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Rossella Canzoneri and Dr Federica Carella

Notice No. BS18/25 of 13 November 2025: Creation and management of databases containing elasmobranch catch data, analysis of spatial distribution data, and collection of biological catch data on board motor fishing vessels.
The activities will be carried out at the Chioggia Hydrobiological Station (Department of Biology, University of Padua) under the local supervision of Prof. Carlotta Mazzoldi.
Deadline: 20/11/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Aina V. Grabulosa

Notice No. BS17/25 of 23 October 2025: The aim of the project is to monitor Floating Marine Macro Litter (FMML), descriptor 10 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The main objectives of the work are: to analyse the distribution of FMML in the ADRION region, to identify areas at risk, and to assess the impact on marine megafauna (cetaceans and sea turtles). The candidate will be directly involved in data collection and analysis in the ADRION region.
Deadline: 06/11/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Marta Azzolin

Notice No. BS16/25 of 24 September 2025: Economic analyses relating to fisheries management, in particular through an examination of the effects of adopting minimum landing sizes for selachians. The work will be carried out at the Department of Agri-Food Sciences and Technologies at the University of Bologna under the local supervision of Prof. Luca Mulazzani and Prof. Carlotta Mazzoldi (University of Padua).
Deadline: 15 September 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Aminravan Marzieh

Notice No. BS15/25 of 8 September 2025: Application of modelling approaches to selected stocks for the definition of Good Environmental Status (GES) as part of the ISPRA-CoNISMa scientific collaboration on issues relating to the Marine Strategy.
The modelling approaches will involve the use of stock assessment models for data-poor scenarios. For example, surplus production models such as SPiCT and CMSY may be used, as well as data-poor approaches utilising data from the MEDITS campaign.
Other types of analysis will be agreed with ISPRA to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the D3C3 indicator.
Activities will also include participation in coordination meetings, both online and in person.
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Francesco Allegretti

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Scholarship awarded to Dr Tysall Eirlys

Notice No. BS13/25 of 14 July 2025: Integrated monitoring and analysis of the spatial and temporal patterns of floating marine litter to inform marine strategies for the health of marine ecosystems.
Deadline: 31 July 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Marco Pecoraro

Notice No. BS12/25 of 26 June 2025: Support for the analysis of phytoplankton monitoring data from Regional Environmental Protection Agencies (ARPA) for the assessment of the GES. Identification and application of diversity indices.
Molecular analyses of time series for comparison with MSFD data.
Deadline: 11 July 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Aurora Tomasini

Notice No. BS11/25 of 19 June 2025: Estimation of the survival of a selection of commercial selachian species; collection and analysis of experimental data, including via acoustic telemetry. The work will be carried out at the Chioggia Hydrobiological Station (Department of Biology, University of Padua) under the local supervision of Prof. Carlotta Mazzoldi.
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Licia Finotto

Notice No. BS10/25 of 19 June 2025: Preparation of samples for subsequent isotopic analysis, processing of isotopic data, and excellent knowledge of the main statistical packages and models for isotopic data analysis in the R environment.
Deadline: 27 June 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Agostino Mario

Notice
The scholarship was not awarded as the candidates did not achieve the required minimum mark

Notice No. BS08/25 of 26 March 2025: Support for project activities, with particular reference to the processing of sediment samples and the analysis of stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes.
Deadline: 8 April 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Namrata Srivastava

Notice No. BS07/25 of 11 February 2025: Scientific support for the production of video surveys using ROVs and the analysis of video transects, including the identification of vulnerable bathyal species, the bionomic characterisation of the surveyed areas, the application of environmental status indices, and the analysis of footage from time-lapse cameras.
Deadline: 17 February 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Andrea Rivela

Notice No. BS06/25 of 31 January 2025: The aim of the project is to monitor Floating Marine Macro Litter (FMML), descriptor 10 of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. The main objectives of the work are: to analyse the distribution of FMML in the ADRION region, to identify areas at risk, and to assess the impact on marine megafauna (cetaceans and sea turtles). The candidate will be directly involved in data collection and analysis in the ADRION region.
Deadline: 14/02/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Costantino Matteo

Notice No. BS05/25 of 27 January 2025: Populating a spatial data infrastructure specifically dedicated to the management of the Tremiti Islands Marine Protected Area, comprising the following activities: i) Collection and aggregation of existing spatial data; ii) Harmonisation and standardisation of spatial data to ensure consistency and interoperability in accordance with European standards; iii) Creation and population of a structured metadata catalogue to facilitate access to and organisation of information.
Deadline: 05/02/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Raffaele Piscopo

Notice No. BS04/25 of 20 January 2025: The research will focus on an aspect of significant scientific interest within the Venice Lagoon, namely the use of ecosystem services to assess the effectiveness of environmental restoration measures. Particular attention will be paid to the nursery function of the salt marsh habitat and the possible factors influencing it, through a comparison between natural and restored habitats. Data collection activities will be organised regarding the presence of juvenile fish species, to be correlated with elements of habitat morphology, to be recorded both through fieldwork and through the analysis of remote imagery (satellite/drones). All this takes place within the context of implementing ecosystem-based management of the lagoon environment; in light of recent European directives, the analysis of the relationships between ecological status and the provision of multiple ecosystem services is becoming increasingly important.
Deadline: 31/01/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Alice Stocco

Notice No. BS03/25 of 13 January 2025: Image analysis of benthic communities. Fieldwork involving video transects and sampling.
Deadline: 27 January 2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Michela Maiorca

Notice No. BS02/25 of 10 January 2025: Collection and analysis of seasonal monitoring data on floating marine litter along fixed transects in the Ligurian Sea and the northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Deadline: 20/01/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr Eleonora Pignata

Notice No. BS01/25 of 7 January 2025: Technical and scientific collaboration between ISPRA and CoNISMa for the Marine Strategy Framework.
Support for monitoring strandings along the coast of the Veneto Region and involvement in necropsy and marine litter analysis activities.
In particular, the activities, as described in the project, will be as follows:
PHASE A: support for ISPRA’s work in the following activities: Activity A.3. Data validation.
PHASE B: based on technical and scientific expertise, data and information, collaboration on the following activities
Activity B.1. Collection of data and information regarding the ingestion of marine litter in dead specimens of Caretta caretta through analysis of stomach contents.
Activity B.2 Collection of data and information regarding the entanglement of marine specimens (mammals and reptiles), documented including through photographs of the animal at the time of discovery or during post-mortem examination.
Activity B.3. Compilation of the ‘Information Standards’ and uploading of these to the SIC.
This role will support the management and coordination of the project, ensuring that the planned activities are carried out in accordance with the schedule. The successful candidate will also prepare progress reports and coordinate the drafting of the various seasonal and annual reports.
Deadline: 20/01/2025
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Marco Bonato

Notice No. BS12/24 of December 17, 2024: Monitoring of recreational fishing in the northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
– Critical review of existing information. Identification of the main hot spots (areas, gear, periods) to be monitored.
– Collection of data on “fishing effort” and catches using telephone “recall” surveys and on-site field surveys.
Study of the impact of bottom trawling on the epimegabenthic community in the Tyrrhenian Sea
– Critical review of existing information.
– Boarding experimental fishing vessels and analyzing catches (taxonomy, demography, and biology)
– Data analysis: evaluation of the relationships between different intensities of fishing effort and the structural characteristics of fish and epimegabenthic populations.
Deadline: 01/06/25
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Loredana Russo

Notice No. BS11/24 of December 5, 2024: Image analysis of benthic communities. Fieldwork involving video transects and sampling.
Deadline: December 10, 2024
INCARICO NON CONFERITO in quanto i candidati non hanno raggiunto il minimo di votazione richiesta.

Notice No. BS10/24 of December 2, 2024:
Guidance, support, and assistance aboard vessels suitable for activities related to the Regional Marine Strategy, Module 8.
Deadline: December 10, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Diego D’Alessandro

Notice No. BS9/24 of December 2, 2024:
Conducting monitoring activities on sections under UNITUS’s jurisdiction, managing and analyzing data, and assisting with report preparation.
Deadline: December 10, 2024
Borsa di studio assegnata alla Dott.ssa Campana Ilaria

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Scholarship awarded to Dr. Giulia Calogero

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Scholarship awarded to Dr. Beatrice Ghisalberti

Notice No. BS6/24 of September 2, 2024:
Numerical modeling of water circulation and turnover times in the Stagnone di Marsala lagoon
Deadline: September 13, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Pietro Scala

Notice No. BS5/24 of May 28, 2024:
Analysis of data collected on the status of reef, infralittoral, and circalittoral communities, with a particular focus on the effects of global warming on species and habitats and how these have changed over time; preparation of final reports.
Deadline: June 10, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Irene Pancrazi

Notice No. BS4/24 of May 7, 2024:
Underwater sampling and characterization of macro- and meio-benthos in coralligenous communities.
Statistical analysis of the collected data.
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Adele Cocozza di Montanara

Notice No. BS3/24 of March 11, 2024:
Support for project activities, with particular reference to the processing of water and sediment samples and the revision of the database.
Deadline: March 22, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr Namrata Srivastava

Notice No. BS2/24 of March 8, 2024:
Surveys of benthic macrofauna in the coralligenous coastal habitat. Statistical analysis of data. Multi-criteria and multi-scenario analysis. GIS map submissions.
Deadline: March 22, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Luca Appolloni

Notice No. BS1/24 of February 7, 2024:
Support for the implementation and management of project activities: REFOREST – RESTORATION OF CYSTOSTERIA MACROALGAL FORESTS TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY ALONG MEDITERRANEAN ROCKY REEFS.
Scientific bibliography and data on habitats and species of interest to the project; dissemination of data and results; environmental education, outreach, and dissemination activities regarding the MPA and the project’s activities.
Deadline: 02/19/24
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Tiziana Ferrando

Notice No. BS12/24 of December 17, 2024: Monitoring of recreational fishing in the northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
– Critical review of existing information. Identification of the main hot spots (areas, gear, periods) to be monitored.
– Collection of data on “fishing effort” and catches using telephone “recall” surveys and on-site field surveys.
Study of the impact of bottom trawling on the epimegabenthic community in the Tyrrhenian Sea
– Critical review of existing information.
– Boarding experimental fishing vessels and analyzing catches (taxonomy, demography, and biology)
– Data analysis: evaluation of the relationships between different intensities of fishing effort and the structural characteristics of fish and epimegabenthic populations.
Deadline: 01/06/25
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Loredana Russo

Notice No. BS11/24 of December 5, 2024: Image analysis of benthic communities. Fieldwork involving video transects and sampling.
Deadline: December 10, 2024
INCARICO NON CONFERITO in quanto i candidati non hanno raggiunto il minimo di votazione richiesta.

Notice No. BS10/24 of December 2, 2024:
Guidance, support, and assistance aboard vessels suitable for activities related to the Regional Marine Strategy, Module 8.
Deadline: December 10, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Diego D’Alessandro

Notice No. BS9/24 of December 2, 2024:
Conducting monitoring activities on sections under UNITUS’s jurisdiction, managing and analyzing data, and assisting with report preparation.
Deadline: December 10, 2024
Borsa di studio assegnata alla Dott.ssa Campana Ilaria

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Scholarship awarded to Dr. Giulia Calogero

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Scholarship awarded to Dr. Beatrice Ghisalberti

Notice No. BS6/24 of September 2, 2024:
Numerical modeling of water circulation and turnover times in the Stagnone di Marsala lagoon
Deadline: September 13, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Pietro Scala

Notice No. BS5/24 of May 28, 2024:
Analysis of data collected on the status of reef, infralittoral, and circalittoral communities, with a particular focus on the effects of global warming on species and habitats and how these have changed over time; preparation of final reports.
Deadline: June 10, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Irene Pancrazi

Notice No. BS4/24 of May 7, 2024:
Underwater sampling and characterization of macro- and meio-benthos in coralligenous communities.
Statistical analysis of the collected data.
Deadline: May 17, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Adele Cocozza di Montanara

Notice No. BS3/24 of March 11, 2024:
Support for project activities, with particular reference to the processing of water and sediment samples and the revision of the database.
Deadline: March 22, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr Namrata Srivastava

Notice No. BS2/24 of March 8, 2024:
Surveys of benthic macrofauna in the coralligenous coastal habitat. Statistical analysis of data. Multi-criteria and multi-scenario analysis. GIS map submissions.
Deadline: March 22, 2024
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Luca Appolloni

Notice No. BS1/24 of February 7, 2024:
Support for the implementation and management of project activities: REFOREST – RESTORATION OF CYSTOSTERIA MACROALGAL FORESTS TO ENHANCE BIODIVERSITY ALONG MEDITERRANEAN ROCKY REEFS.
Scientific bibliography and data on habitats and species of interest to the project; dissemination of data and results; environmental education, outreach, and dissemination activities regarding the MPA and the project’s activities.
Deadline: 02/19/24
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Tiziana Ferrando

Notice No. BS10/23 of October 25, 2023:
Support for fieldwork and specific identification of hard-substrate benthos based on sample analysis and photographic images.
Deadline: November 1, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Isabella Coccia

Notice No. BS09/23 of July 11, 2023:
Analysis of data collected on the coralligenous habitat for the calculation of ecological status indices (e.g., COARSE); preparation of final reports.
Deadline: July 18, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Irene Pancrazi

Notice No. BS08/23 of May 12, 2023:
Collection of marine litter data in the Strait of Sicily and assessment of potential impacts on marine fauna
Deadline: May 19, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr Marco Pecoraro

Notice No. BS07/23 of April 20, 2023:
Grant for the consolidation of the isotopic database and data processing.
Deadline: April 27, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Gabriele Rizzuto

Notice No. BS06/23 dated March 30, 2023:
Support for data analysis and report preparation
Deadline: April 13, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Simone Galli

Notice No. BS05/23 of March 2, 2023:
Seasonal collection and archiving of monitoring data on floating marine debris along fixed transects in the Ligurian Sea and the Upper Tyrrhenian Sea
Deadline: March 15, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Giulia Mainardi and Dr. Eleonora Pignata

Notice No. BS04/23 of February 21, 2023:
Collection of samples, sorting, and identification of macrofauna, epimegabenthos, and/or zooplankton, and their preparation for isotopic analysis, with the aim of supplementing isotopic data on Mediterranean benthic and zooplankton communities, with particular reference to the Adriatic Sea. Support for the development of protocols and identification of target species for the application of Descriptor 4 (marine food webs) of the Marine Strategy.
Deadline: February 28, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Alice Premici

Notice No. BS03/23 of February 16, 2023:
I. Support for the implementation and management of project activities:
•Support for the implementation of activities and for the procedural and documentary management of the project “Reeforest—Restoration of Cystoseira Macroalgal Forests to Enhance Biodiversity Along Mediterranean Rocky Reefs”.
II. Information gathering:
• Collection of scientific literature and data on habitats and species of interest to the project.
III. Dissemination of project data and results.
IV. Environmental education, outreach, and dissemination activities regarding the MPA and project activities.
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Tiziana Ferrando

Notice No. BS02/23 of February 13, 2023:
Analysis of photographic material collected on the coral reef habitat for
the calculation of ecological indices (e.g., COARSE and ESCA) and for the
estimation of the percentage coverage of the taxa present; laboratory work on
samples of organisms collected to determine biomass;
data analysis and reporting.
Deadline: February 27, 2023
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Chiara Robello

Notice No. BS01/23 of February 1, 2023:
Sorting and identification of macrofauna samples and their preparation for isotopic analysis, with the aim of supplementing isotopic data on Mediterranean benthic communities, with particular reference to the Adriatic Basin. Support for the development of protocols and identification of target species for the application of Descriptor 4 (marine food webs).
Deadline: February 14, 2023
Scholarship not awarded

Notice No. BS20/22 of 14 November 2022:
Support for numerical modelling of water circulation in the Stagnone di Marsale and development of scenarios
Deadline: 28 November 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Emanuele Ingrassia

Notice No. BS19/22 of 4 October 2022:
The research fellow will be required to:
• Participate in ROV oceanographic surveys to monitor areas dominated by CWCs,
• Participate in the collection and taxonomic analysis of deep-sea biological samples for analytical purposes,
• Participate in the analysis of ROV footage and data processing in accordance with the agreed standard,
• Participate in the development of a bespoke multi-parameter indicator for assessing the ecological status of ecosystems dominated by CWCs,
• Participate in the drafting of technical reports and scientific papers arising from these studies.
Deadline: 17/10/22
Scholarship awarded to Dr Toma Margherita

Notice No. BS18/22 of 6 September 2022:
Sampling aimed at implementing and/or supplementing information regarding the distribution and abundance of biomass within the MPA, carried out using visual censuses and other appropriate methodologies;
collaboration on updating the framework for assessing the costs and benefits arising from the activities of MPA users and from the protection measures in place, through data collection within the MPA;
design and planning of a preliminary monitoring plan for the coralligenous habitat (coralligenous biocoenosis) based on the methods identified in the manuals drawn up by ISPRA;
collaboration on the proposal of a methodology for assessing the negative impact of human activities on the coralligenous habitat;
dissemination and scientific information activities relating to the activities of the MPA.
Deadline 19/09/22
Scholarship awarded to Dr Linda Pasolli

Notice No. BS17/22 of 26 July 2022:
Direct and indirect underwater survey of key marine habitats. Analysis of ROV images of marine habitats. Analysis of ROV images of marine habitats. Application of biotic indices for assessing the status of coastal benthic communities.
Deadline: 2 August 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Federica Ferrigno

Notice No. BS16/22 of 26 July 2022:
Collection and sorting of marine benthos samples; specific identification of the main animal groups associated with rhodolite beds.
Deadline: 2 August 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Francesco Rendina

Notice No. BS15/22 of 15 July 2022:
Application of methods and techniques for the study of prokaryotic community diversity in marine hydrothermal environments, in free-living, symbiotic and biofilm-associated forms; multi-phase identification of newly isolated strains; production of biomolecules of biotechnological interest.
Deadline: 30/07/22
Scholarship awarded to Dr Emanuela Grillo

Notice No. BS14/22 of 5 July 2022:
Classification, anatomical analysis, recording of biological parameters and data processing of catches from bathyal shrimp pots, for the purposes of the final report.
Deadline: 18 July 2022
Scholarships awarded to Dr Andrea Bellodi, Dr Antonello Mulas, Dr Stefano Ruiu and Dr Eleonora Lai

Notice No. BS13/22 of 5 July 2022:
Fieldwork on the Tremiti Islands to collect data on Posidonia oceanica seagrass beds. Laboratory analysis of data and samples, data processing, and drafting of project reports and scientific articles.
Deadline: 18 July 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Andrea Tursi

Notice No. BS12/22 of 5 July 2022:
Application of methods and techniques for the study of prokaryotic community diversity in marine hydrothermal environments, in free-living, symbiotic and biofilm-associated forms; multi-phase identification (biochemical, physiological and genetic) of newly isolated strains; production of biomolecules (exopolysaccharides and surfactants) of biotechnological interest.
Notice dated 6 July 2022: the call for applications for the scholarship has been cancelled

Notice No. BS11/22 of 26 May 2022:
Finalisation of the Mediterranean isotopic data database; data analysis using Bayesian models; univariate and multivariate analysis; drafting of reports and preparation of scientific articles for peer-reviewed journals. Support for the definition of protocols and the identification of target species for the application of Descriptor 4 (marine food webs).
Deadline: 8 June 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Zaira Da Ros

Notice No. BS10/22 of 23 May 2022:
Sample analysisNotice No. BS10/22 of 23 May 2022:
Analysis of sediment and Posidonia oceanica samples at sites undergoing reforestation.
Deadline 30/05/22 of sediment and Posidonia oceanica at sites undergoing reforestation.
Deadline 30/05/22aira
Scholarship awarded to Dr Laura Ciriminna

Notice No. BS09/22 of 3 May 2022:
_ Direct sampling of benthic macrofauna
– Statistical analysis of data. Multi-criteria and multi-scenario analysis
– GIS mapping
Deadline: 16 May 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Luca Appolloni

Notice
Scholarship awarded to Dr Agnese Fumanti

Notice No. BS07/22 of 11 March 2022:
Application of molecular methods to the study of marine biodiversity through environmental DNA analysis.
Deadline: 24 March 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Anna Salvatori

Notice No. BS06/22 of 11 March 2022:
Bioinformatic analysis of gene sequences obtained via high-throughput platforms for the identification of non-native marine organisms.
Deadline: 24 March 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Sebastiano Fava

Notice No. BS05/22 of 28 February 2022:
Application of molecular methods for the study of biodiversity and the identification of non-native marine organisms through environmental DNA analysis
Deadline: 14 March 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Stefano Varrella

Notice No. BS04/22 of 16 February 2022:
Support for project activities (laboratory analysis of flora and fauna samples, with particular reference to inorganic contaminants)
Deadline: 1 March 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Marta Greco

Notice No. BS03/22 of 15 February 2022:
Harmonisation of phytoplankton data sets for the calculation of biological indicators.
Deadline: 1 March 2022
Scholarship awarded to Dr Marika Ubaldi

Notice No. BS02/22 of 10 January 2022:
Recovery of stranded animals; support for post-mortem investigations. Carrying out gastric content analyses to identify ingested marine litter in accordance with the protocols established under the agreement with ISPRA on the Marine Strategy. Management of samples obtained from post-mortem examinations to fulfil the requirements of the agreement.
Deadline: 18/01/22
Scholarship awarded to Dr Giorgia Corazzola

Notice No. BS01/22 of 10 January 2022:
I. Bibliographic compilation;
II. Information gathering;
III. Data dissemination;
IV. Environmental education and awareness-raising activities regarding the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Special Conservation Areas (SCAs).
Deadline: 18/01/22
Scholarship awarded to Dr Tiziana Ferrando

Notice No. BS23/21 of December 6, 2021:
Estimation of the survival of selected commercial selachian species; collection and analysis of experimental data.
Deadline: December 20, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Matteo Barbato

Notice No. BS22/21 of November 24, 2021:
Study of scuba diving tourism in the Portofino Marine Protected Area, with particular
focus on the involvement of local stakeholders (diving centers)
and the evolving needs of the scuba diving tourism industry.
Deadline: December 1, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Fabio Benelli

Notice No. BS21/21 of November 17, 2021:
Preparation of a report on the spatial distribution modeling and the application of the DIC4 and DIC5 evaluation criteria.
Deadline: December 1, 2021

Notice
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Ilaria Rigo

Notice
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Luca Lisciani

Notice No. BS18/21 of September 30, 2021:
Development and application of molecular methods for identifying the presence of non-native marine organisms through environmental DNA analysis.
Deadline: October 14, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Emanuela Buschi

Notice No. BS17/21 of August 3, 2021:
Knowledge transfer regarding the resilience and robustness of marine protected area networks for their sustainable management.
Deadline: September 8, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Caterina Mintrone

Notice No. BS16/21 of July 16, 2021:
Estimation of survival rates for selected commercial selachian species; collection and analysis of experimental data
Deadline: July 29, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Giulia Bressan

Notice Statistical analysis of data. Multi-criteria and multi-scenario analysis. GIS Map Submissions.
Deadline: July 15, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr Luca Appolloni

Notice No. BS14/21 of June 30, 2021:
Monitoring of bycatch of sensitive species (e.g., elasmobranchs, reptiles, mammals, and seabirds) and the resulting impact of commercial fishing activities in GSA 9.
– Identification and characterization, based primarily on bibliographic analysis, of fishing bycatch hotspots in GSA 9
– Collection of data on fishing effort and bycatch via logbooks, primarily in the Ligurian Sea.
– Boarding fishing vessels as an observer, primarily in the Ligurian Sea, to collect data on fishing effort, bycatch species, and morphometric and biological data.
– Digitization and analysis of collected data
– Collaboration in the drafting of technical-scientific reports and participation in coordination meetings.
Deadline: 07/06/21
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Edoardo Olmi

Notice No. BS13/21 of June 23, 2021:
Conducting research campaigns in the Upper or Middle Adriatic Sea and biological analysis of samples (MEDITS 2021 – DRESS 2021)
Deadline: July 6, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Alessandra Anibaldi and Dr. Loredana Ardito

Notice No. BS12/21 of June 23, 2021:
Sampling aimed at implementing and/or supplementing information regarding the distribution and abundance of biomass in MPAs, conducted through visual censuses and other appropriate methodologies. Collaboration on updating the framework for assessing the costs and benefits arising from MPA user activities and the effectiveness of the protection regime through data collection within the MPA. Design and planning of a preliminary monitoring plan for the coral reef habitat based on the methods identified in the manuals prepared by ISPRA. Collaboration on proposing a methodology for assessing the negative impact of human activities on the coral reef habitat.
Deadline: 06/23/21
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Linda Pasolli

Notice No. BS11/21 of June 15, 2021:
Estimation of the survival of selected commercial selachian species; collection and analysis of experimental data.
Deadline: June 23, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Dara Manuela

Notice No. BS10/21 of June 14, 2021:
Estimation of the survival of selected commercial selachian species; collection and analysis of experimental data.
Deadline: June 23, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Giovanni Roppo Valente

Notice
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Giulia Mainardi and Dr. Eleonora Pignata

Notice No. BS08/21 of June 8, 2021:
Recovery of stranded animals; support for post-mortem examinations. Conducting gastric content analyses to identify ingested marine litter in accordance with the protocols established under the agreement with ISPRA on the Marine Strategy. Management of samples obtained from necropsy activities to fulfill the requirements of the agreement.
Deadline: June 21, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Guido Pietroluongo

Notice No. BS07/21 of June 8, 2021:
Recovery of stranded animals, support for post-mortem investigations. Conducting gastric content analyses to identify ingested marine litter in accordance with the protocols established by the agreement with ISPRA on the Marine Strategy. Management of samples obtained from necropsy activities to fulfill the agreement
Deadline: June 21, 2021
Borsa di studio assegnata al Dott. Calore Alessandro

Notice No. BS06/21 of May 27, 2021:
Seasonal monitoring of floating marine debris along fixed transects in the Sicily-Sardinia channels.
Deadline: June 4, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Martina Russi

Notice No. BS05/21 of May 27, 2021:
Collection of data on floating waste along offshore transects in the western Mediterranean subregion (section/transect: Central Tyrrhenian Sea–Bonifacio–Sardinian Sea), through seasonal visual monitoring.
Deadline: June 4, 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr. Ilaria Campana

Notice No. BS04/21 of March 17, 2021:
Support for fieldwork and specific identification of hard-substrate benthos based on sample analysis and photographic images.
Deadline: March 30, 2021
Borsa di studio assegnata alla Dott.ssa Trani Roberta

Notice No. BS03/21 of 24 February 2021:
– Preparation of samples for C, N and S isotope analysis.
– Analysis of isotope data using Bayesian mixing models in the R environment. Reconstruction of Antarctic food webs.
– Publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals.
Deadline: 3 March 2021
Scholarship awarded to Dr Giulio Careddu

Notice No. BS02/21 of 27 January 2021: Sampling to estimate the abundance and population structure of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus. Data analysis and identification of potential recruitment areas.
Deadline: 08/02/21
Scholarship awarded to Dr Gabriella La Manna

Notice No. BS01/21 of 26 January 2021: Sampling to estimate the abundance and population structure of the Paracentrotus lividus sea urchin. Analysis of data to estimate spatial variations in populations in relation to different levels of protection and in relation to available historical data.
Deadline: 08/02/21
Scholarship awarded to Dr Gabriella La Manna