The period for applications for Outreach and Communication Tools Course is open between 1-31 August 2011. The course will be held in Oostende, Belgium, between 7-11 November 2011.

The courses' description, topics covered, learning outcomes and prerequisites (if any) are available at www.oceanteacher.org and www.iode.org.

Interested candidates can register for the course by following the instructions described at OceanTeacher Academy website, under Registration. Registration implies the submission of the following documents:

• Application form
• CV
• Endorsement letter (in case of asking for sponsorship)

Both full- and co-sponsoring are available for a limited number of participants. Sponsored participants will receive one or a combination of the following cost items: 1) air ticket, 2) living and accommodation support, 3) tuition fee and 4) medical insurance.

The selection of participants who will be sponsored will take into consideration:

• Applicant country’s development status (preference will be given to LIFDCs)
• Endorsement of the candidate’s application by his/her employer and any co-sponsoring 
• Expected impact of the training for the applicants’ institution
• Possibility of any co-sponsorship

Complete applications should be sent by e-mail directly to the OceanTeacher Academy Training Coordinator, Claudia Delgado <[email protected]