Living for a Month in the Italian Alps for a Scientific Study

An extraordinary scientific experience is currently being offered to volunteers willing to step out of their daily routine.

Researchers are calling for applications to participate in a study conducted at high altitude, in the heart of the Italian Alps. The goal is to better understand the effects of altitude on human health.

For one month, selected participants will have the opportunity to live in the Nino Corsi refuge, nestled at 2,300 meters above sea level, within the Stelvio National Park. Free accommodation, spectacular scenery, and total immersion in a mountain environment: the conditions are appealing to nature lovers and those curious about the scientific adventure.

But behind this experience lies a rigorous protocol. Throughout the stay, volunteers will be monitored by a medical team. Researchers will analyze several essential parameters: sleep quality, daily physical activity, and dietary habits. The objective is to observe how the human body adapts to a high-altitude environment over an extended period.

Participants must maintain an active routine throughout the study. However, it will be possible to telecommute or continue studies remotely, as long as a dynamic lifestyle is maintained. This requirement is essential to allow scientists to obtain reliable data on the impact of altitude in conditions close to real life.

Researchers are looking for specific profiles. Candidates must be aged 18 to 40, in good physical condition, and, importantly, usually reside at sea level. This last criterion allows for a more precise measurement of the effects of altitude change on the body.

In total, only twelve volunteers will be selected to participate in this study. You can apply through the Eurac Research Center in Italy by sending an email to mahe@eurac.edu. While the stay will be all expenses paid, you will still receive a compensation of 400 euros.