ESA Polarimetry Course 2026 - ConfTool Pro

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On this page you can apply for the 8th ESA Advanced Course on Radar Polarimetry. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) must be filled in.

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* * Academic Referee E-mail (cc E-mail)

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The reference letter has to be uploaded no later than the application deadline stated on the website.;
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* Academic Referee details

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* Your present occupation

Please provide short information about your current research activities.

* Data Privacy Agreement

Data Privacy Agreement

In order to use the ConfTool system, you will create a user account with your personal details. Your user data, your actions and the results of your actions will be stored within the system.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Data

Information stored in the ConfTool system will exclusively be used in relation to this event or a subsequent event. Your personal data will only be passed on to third parties if this is necessary for the organisation of the event, for billing purposes or for legal reasons (e. g. in the case of an external audit), but it will not be distributed or sold to other parties for other purposes.

Right to Information

Upon request, the organisers of this event will provide you, in writing, with all personal data they have stored about you. You can inquire where the data were collected, to whom they are disclosed and the purposes for which they have been stored.

Privacy Statement

By accepting the privacy agreement you also confirm that you read the privacy statement of the operators of this ConfTool installation.

ESA requires members of the public participating in the 8th Advanced Training Course on Radar Polarimetry to be 18 years of age or older. If you are not 18 years old yet, we are sorry, but we can’t provide for you to participate in the 8th Advanced Training Course on Radar Polarimetry.

* Data Privacy Agreement

I accept the data privacy agreement.

* Python knowledge level

* SAR Knowledge level

* Experience in SAR polarimetry

* Remote Sensing software and data you use in your research

* Background and Publications

Please provide short information about your background, relevant publications / participation to workshops or conferences, or any relevant experience.

* Past ESA Training Course

Have you already taken part to training course organised by ESA? (YES or NO) If YES, please mention which one.

* Motivation

Why do you think this course would be of interest for you in the context of your work or research?

* English Skills

A good knowledge of English is needed for the course as it will be the working language. Please indicate your proficiency in English.

* Terms and Conditions

1) I declare that the information I have provided are correct and complete.
2) I understand that the reference letter must be submitted by 10/12/2025.
3) I understand that my application will be considered completed only when the reference letter is received.
4) If my application is successfully selected, I/my organisation will cover the expenses associated with travel, food and accommodation costs.
5) I understand that if I have provided false information, my application will be rejected.

* Terms and Conditions

I accept the Terms and Conditions

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