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Free workshop: Introduction to Basic and Advanced Statistical Modelling

For more information about this course, the application procedure and other Leibniz-IZW Academy training opportunities offered by the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, please visit our website:

https://www.leibniz-izw-akademie.com/seminare/introduction-to-basic-and-advanced-statistical-modelling

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. An Nguyen: a.nguyen@izw-berlin.de

This course is intended for Master’s students, PhD students, and early-career researchers from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos 

and will take place on site (in person) at the Institute of Advanced Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 

Places will be allocated based on a selection process that considers the information provided in the application form and the submitted documents.

Application / How to apply:
 To apply for the workshop, please complete the following steps:

  • Register via the online form below (registration website, Eveeno)
  • Send your CV and motivation statement (max. 300 words, including responses to the motivation questions listed here) directly via email to a.nguyen@izw-berlin.de using the following subject line: “Application Introduction to Basic and Advanced Statistical Modelling_(Insert Your Name here)”.

Please complete all required fields in the registration form carefully. Application Deadline: 14th June 2026 23:59 CET.

Due to the hands-on nature of the training, seats are strictly limited. A waiting list will be maintained in the event of cancellations. If you are unable to attend the course, please inform us as soon as possible so that your place can be offered to another participant.

The course is divided in two modules. Please ensure that, when applying, you are able to attend both modules.

Dates:

  • 24th – 28th August: Module A (5 days) - Basic Statistics and Data Analysis in R
  • 30th – 3rd December: Module B (4 days): Advanced Hierarchical Models and Community Occupancy Models

Trainers: Dr. Alexandre Courtiol*, Dr. Rahel Sollmann* Facilitator: Dr. An Nguyen*§

* Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research

§ Institute of Advanced Technology, Center of Ecology and Resources

Main objectives of the course:

This course aims to develop participants’ foundational and intermediate statistical skills in R, with a focus on wildlife research using camera-trap data. It equips participants with the tools to implement hierarchical models, particularly community occupancy models, and to independently analyse detection and non-detection datasets. A key goal is to enable participants to apply these approaches directly to their own research data.


Participants

The course is divided in two modules. Please ensure that, when applying, you are able to attend both modules.

  • 24th – 28th August: Module A
  • 30th – 3rd December: Module B

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