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About GAME

You would like to write your Master's thesis on a marine ecology topic, complete the experimental phase in binational teams of two abroad and be comprehensively introduced to working as a scientist? Then apply now for the participation in GAME 2025.
From March 2025, GAME will investigate the influence of nocturnal artificial light on the growth of epiphytes growing on macroalgae.
Information on the procedure, participation requirements and why GAME could be interesting for you can be found here â–º

Scientific Director and Coordinator:

91̽»¨ Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
Wischhofstr. 1-3
24148 Kiel 
Phone.: +49 431 600-4576
Fax: +49 431 600-1671
E-mail: mlenz(at)geomar.de

Fundraising:
Dipl.-Biol. Annette Tempelmann
Phone: +49 176 76 902 809
E-mail: atempelmann(at)geomar.de

38 scientific partners in 28 countries

Completed GAME projects

All GAME projects are presented here in the overview. As of 2012, there is a final report in German for each project, which can be downloaded as a PDF.

There are also blogs by the teams from the various project years at .

Since 2011, GAME has been supported and advised by a Board of Trustees.

We would like to thank all sponsors who have made GAME 2022 possible through their financial commitment!

Become a supporter of GAME!

From 2002 to 2008, GAME was funded by the Mercator Foundation and subsequently by the Kiel University Foundation and 91̽»¨. Since 2011, supporters from the German foundation landscape, from the (predominantly maritime) industry, as well as private donors could be gained.

To ensure that the program can continue in the future, we are looking for additional supporters who would like to get involved in marine research, the education of students and the international networking of scientists. Make your donation possible for future students from all over the world to participate in this international training program that combines applied research with excellent education.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact:

Annette Tempelmann

Tel.: +49 176 76902809

atempelmann(at)geomar.de

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