CIIMAR-Madeira is a private, non-profit organization based in Madeira Island. It is a unique organization specialized on insular environments, which is currently involved in the development of fundamental and applied scientific research, both in atmospheric and marine sciences. One of the main goals of our institution is to assist the decision making process, providing scientific knowledge and technology transfer to private companies, state and regional public agencies. CIIMAR PhD members are currently involved in the training of graduate and post-graduate researchers.