Applications are now open for the 7th edition of the advanced IOCCG Summer Lecture Series (SLS), which is scheduled for 5-19 July 2026 in Venice, Italy, hosted by the Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR) from the Italian National Council of Research (CNR) and the Venice International University (VIU). The course will be held at the VIU campus, which is on the island of San Servolo, located in the Venetian lagoon between the Venice city center and the island of Lido.
As in previous years, this high-level training course will be dedicated to the fundamentals of ocean optics, bio-optics and ocean colour remote sensing. Several experienced research scientists will provide lectures on cutting edge research, with focus on current critical issues in ocean colour science. Students will have ample opportunity to meet with lecturers for in-depth discussions on various pre-selected topics, as well as on their own scientific research.
Deadline for applications: 15 February 2026.
See the SLS website for details: ioccg.org/what-we-do/training-and-education/ioccg-sls/
