Eligible participants

The summer school is open for all students in biomedical sciences, veterinary medicine and biology but also other (i.e. anthropology). Basic parasitology knowledge is an advantage. Medium to advanced English language are a must.

 

How to register

The registration form for the 2025 Summer School (16-24 July 2025) is available here. The registration will be closed as the maximum number of participants has been reached. Preferably, all participants should register before 15 April 2025.

 

Fees

There are two types of fees:

- for students of the organizing consortium (USAMV Cluj-Napoca, UMF Cluj-Napoca, CULS Prague, Masaryk University Brno, VFU Brno, Charles University Prague): 420 EUR

- for all other students: 570 EUR

 

For confirmation of the participation, the registered person should pay 50% of the participation fee until 15th May 2025. Each participant will receive an email for the payment details.

 

What the fee covers:

- transportation from Tulcea to Chilia Veche and back (public boat)

- accommodation in Chilia Veche (in your own tents)

- breakfast and dinners in Chilia Veche

- local transporation in Chilia Veche (4WD, boats, mobile bridge)

- access fees, research permits

- practical activities in the field

- laboratory materials

- boat trip for wildlife & landscape watching

- drinking water

 

Options for joining the group

The meeitng point for the start of the summer school can be as follows:

- Tulcea tourstic port (Thu, 17 July 2025, 11:00)

- Pensiunea Ramona Tulcea (Wed, 16 July 2025, 18:00) (in this case please choose EF4)

- Cluj-Napoca (Tue, 15 July 2025, p.m.-evening) (in this case choose EF3 and optionally also EF1/EF2)

 

Extra fees (optional)

- EF1: accommodation in Cluj-Napoca (15 July 2025) (35 EUR)

- EF2: accommodation in Cluj-Napoca (24 July 2025) (35 EUR)

- EF3: transportation from Cluj-Napoca to Tulcea (16 July 2025) and back (24 July 2025) (on road) (80 EUR)

- EF4: accommodation, dinner (16 July 2025) and breakfast (17 July 2025) in Tulcea (45 EUR)

 

The fees do NOT cover:

- meals in Cluj-Napoca, meals on the roadtrip to Tulcea and back

- alcoholic drinks

 

What to bring

Expect hot weather during July in Danube Delta. Occasional rains micht occur. Bring sun protection and mosquito repellent. Bring your own binoculars and photo camera. Each participant should bring his/her own mattress and light sleeping bag and tent. We recommend that two participants share one tent. Bring field clothes (light style) and swimming suits.

A detailed list with the items we suggest you to bring can be downloaded here.

Credit/Debit cards can be used in local shops in Chilia Veche. However, having also cash for certain expense is also recommended. Participants will have the possibility to widhdraw cash (RON) or change money from EUR/USD/GBP in Tulcea.

Health issues

No specific vaccination is needed. Only bottled water should be used for drinking while in Chilia Veche. There is a pharmacy in Chilia Veche selling basic drugs. Bring your own drugs for special needs. There is no hospital in Chilia Veche. However, emergency services are available from Tulcea by calling 112.

Please also read the Guide for the Gender Equality of Opportunity of USAMV Cluj-Napoca.