ecop opportunities

📣🎨🧑‍🎓 Here are fantastic opportunities with European Marine Board IVZW!

The #EMBracingtheOcean programme provides 10,000 euro grants for creative individuals/groups from a wide range of artistic disciplines to engage in a two-way #cocreation of artwork in #collaboration with Ocean scientists. The aims of the programme are to raise societal awareness of the Ocean’s value and inspire behavioural change for a #sustainablefuture, while contributing new insight and/or perspectives to the #scientificresearch: https://www.marineboard.eu/open-calls Apply by 18 February

The call for two new EMB Ambassadors is NOW OPEN! We are looking for

#PhD and #Postdoc at our Member organisations to work with us on communicating about our work, #marine #science, and developing the EMB ECOPs network! Find out more: https://marineboard.eu/emb-seeks-2-new-ambassadors Deadline: 3 March

Call for hosts for the V.ECOP Days 2024 linked to the UN Ocean Decade Conference in Barcelona!

Are you an Early Career Ocean Professional looking to participate in the Ocean Decade Conference but unable to make it to Barcelona? You can still contribute online! In 2024, V.ECOP Day will return, in a hybrid format, linking the international in-person Conference with the global ECOP community. V.ECOP Days is looking for enthusiastic hosts for interactive, online sessions so that everyone can participate for free and from everywhere in the world. Learn more here. Submit your application with a short motivation email, an attached CV (max. 2 pages as PDF file), a profile picture (up to 2 MB, png or jpeg) and your location during the V.ECOP Days 2024 by 14 February 2024, 11:59 AM CET to: Max Zimmermann: zimmermann@deutsche-meeresforschung.de.

  The Oceanography Society (TOS) has recently streamlined the process for submitting nominations for the Jerlov Medal, as well as all TOS Honors.

• Anyone can serve as a nominator for another individual. Potential candidates should feel encouraged to ask a potential nominator to advance a nomination. We also encourage self-nominations. Self-nominations should also include a nomination letter.
• Nominators are not required to be TOS members.
• One co-nominator is allowed.
• A minimum of two, but no more than three supporting letters are required.

Learn more about eligibility, criteria and the submission process. 

The SRI/SSD2024 Call for Contributions welcomes submissions from diverse groups of people working to accelerate sustainability transformations, including those from the research sector, government, business, and civil society.

The fourth Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress, in collaboration with Sustainability Science Days, will be held in Helsinki and Espoo, Finland from 10-14 June 2024. The Call for Contributions also invites proposals for SRI2024 Satellite Event in Africa.

The four Congress themes below are meant to spark ideas for contributions. Cross-cutting proposals are also welcome.

• Green Transitions
• Transforming Technologies and the Future of Work
• Living on the Frontlines of Climate Change – the Arctic and Beyond
• Powering the World

Watch the webinar. Learn more and apply here. 

The Kelp Forest Alliance has just launched the first Kelp Forest Photo Awards! Join the “Kelp Forest Challenge” to help celebrate, protect and restore kelp forests. Enter now at http://Kelpforestphotoawards.com for a chance to win and become Kelp Photographer of the Year. 

Take UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Ocean Literacy survey – there’s prizes to be won and it will help them: 

• Assess the impact of past events
• Improve future initiatives
• Strengthen the global ocean community

Precious Plastic Open Source Fund has just been launched. This is an opportunity for plastic transformation innovators to share their solutions with others.  The fund totals €103,030.00 so far to support new micro recycling ideas!  Learn more about how to apply and donate for via this website.

ABC WoRMS, a UN Ocean Decade project under MarineLife 2030, has partnered with Ocean Census (Nippon Foundation, Nekton) to enhance taxonomic identification. In this framework, they are calling scientists, researchers, or taxonomic experts passionate about marine biodiversity to join them. Join the Ocean Census Science Network and learn more here. 

Applications for a Funded Masters course:- MSc in Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management (CoMEM+) in Trondheim, Norway are now open.

Sustainable Ocean Alliance members span over 159 countries, where they create solutions to ocean challenges, raise awareness about ocean issues in their communities, and influence others to take action. Sign up to be an SOA Young Ocean Leader. Over 35?  Join as a mentor.

The Manta Trust is looking for young people (aged 13-18) who are motivated to use their creativity and communication skills to help spread positive messages about the ocean. Ocean Ambassadors will work with the Manta Trust to develop projects that promote ocean science and conservation, perhaps working with their school or in their local communities. Ocean Ambassadors will gain new skills and experiences that will help set you apart and enrich applications for future opportunities. Learn more.

Check out Future Earth funding opportunities for travel through their Inclusivity and Diversity Participation initiative, for early career researchers, indigenous communities, women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQAI+ community who wish to participate in sustainability events and programs. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least 90 days before the start date of the program or event.  Apply here.

Take part in a short survey with the Ocean Literacy Research Community (OLRC) to share what you think about our changing ocean, its connection with climate, and especially, action! Participation involves completing a 10 minute survey, is voluntary, and open to any global citizen 18 years of age or older. Everyone who fills out this survey will be placed in a draw to win 1 of 3 swag prize packages!

Future Earth seeks to support inclusivity and diversity participation of underrepresented communities in low to middle income countries (LMICs). This includes, but is not limited to, early career researchers, indigenous communities, women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQAI+ community who wish to participate in sustainability events and programs. Members of the Future Earth networks are invited to submit applications for funding support of travel, registration, and/or participation expenses. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be submitted at least 90 days before the start date of the program or event.  Learn more.

Future Earth Coasts welcome scientists, practitioners and other stakeholders from all career levels who seek to link their own research and/or activities with Future Earth Coasts.  FEC Fellows are a dynamic and active network, where research and other collaborations can be pursued and ideas debated. Any interested researcher, practitioner and other stakeholder engaged in relevant FEC activities can apply to become a fellow.  Click here for more details.

Apply for a Coral Conservation and Reef Restoration Internship with the Coral Restoration Foundation which introduces individuals to the nonprofit sector of marine conservation, focusing on the restoration of coral reef ecosystems.

The PADI AWARE Mission Hub Community Grants are now open to funding projects that align with PADI’s Blueprint for Ocean Action. Grantees will be selected throughout the year based on conservation need, community feedback and budget.

 Call for proposals: MARG I , WIOMSA, IUCN, GMES, and MarCOSIO are thrilled to invite research proposals for funding support under the MARG I program and the GMES and Africa MarCOSIO Students Grants.

Calling all Ocean Enthusiasts and Professionals! The health of our ocean is in your hands and your expertise matters. Join in shaping the future of ocean conservation and education by participating in IOC_UNESCO’s Ocean Literacy Survey. Your insights are extremely valuable as we assess the impact of past events, plan future initiatives, and build a stronger global ocean community. Participate here.

A BIG shout out to ALL the ECOPs working on the #IndianOcean!  Help the Early Career Scientists Network (ECSN) of IIOE-2 fathom the spread, capacities and needs of the early career community in the Indian Ocean region by participating in this survey.

The application process is now open for the Joint Fellowship on “Blue Economy in Tropical Coastal Marine Research” offered for 2024 by the Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) and ZMT. Young scientists from NAM S&T Centre and NAM S&T-Industry Network member countries can apply for one of the maximum of five fellowships covering a three-month research stay at ZMT. The fellowship is funded by the NAM S&T Centre and ZMT. Only one scientist will be selected from any particular NAM S&T Centre country/network Member.

Calling all Fisheries experts! Get ready to boost your skills with this FAO Fish course, designed to level-up your expertise in applying the ecosystem approach in fisheries management.  If you’re eager to steer the Fisheries & Aquaculture sector towards a blue transformation. Register now

Delve Deeper, the Distance Learning Course in Marine Biology at Newcastle University, is a six-month online course, with practical experience delivered through the five day residential field course. The Course Fee is £680 and includes all tuition and lunches on the field course.  Registration is now open for 2024. This course is suitable as Continuing Professional Development for those in the Environmental Sector branching into marine issues. It provides an excellent taster for those considering pursing full time studies or a career in Marine Science, and we also welcome those who are simply passionate about the marine world and wish to know more. For further details.

Future Earth Coasts welcome scientists, practitioners and other stakeholders from all career levels who seek to link their own research and/or activities with Future Earth Coasts. Our FEC Fellows are a dynamic and active network, where research and other collaborations can be pursued and ideas debated. Any interested researcher, practitioner and other stakeholder engaged in relevant FEC activities can apply to become a fellow.

Are you a deep subject matter expert (defined as at least 5 years of relevant educational and practical experience) looking to apply your knowledge to help advance ocean-based climate solutions? If yes, Ocean Visions wants your expertise. We maintain a database of subject matter experts from which we select individuals from a range of disciplines (engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, etc.) to participate in key Ocean Visions initiatives, such as development of the Framework for Global Research of Macroalgae Cultivation and Sinking for Carbon Sequestration and as advisors to ocean-based CDR startups through the Ocean Visions Launchpad.  To be considered for involvement, please fill out this brief questionnaire:  If appropriate, we will add you to the Ocean Visions Expert Database and contact you should there be a need that fits your expertise. If you have any questions, please contact info@oceanvisions.org

Check out Blue Marine Foundation‘s new tool: the Blue Marine Berwickshire Ocean Observatory, an online resource combining high-resolution underwater footage with free, downloadable learning materials, all related to the Berwickshire Marine Protected Area. The aim of this project is to showcase Scotland’s underwater world in an engaging and tangible way, encouraging further learning and inspiring ocean action.  Blue Marine would love to hear your feedback too, so take a look around the site and then fill in this form with your thoughts.

Attention Early Career Ocean Professionals! The Ocean Visions – UN Ocean Decade Collaborative Center for Ocean-Climate Solutions (OV-UN DCC) is seeking ECOPs to lead the organization and delivery of a webinar as part of our Ocean-Climate Solutions Innovation Exchange webinar series, managed by Program Officer Liliana Bastian.Participation provides opportunities to build skills in multisector outreach and partnerships, subject matter expertise, and online event coordination and delivery. Interested? Email: info@oceanvisions.org for more information.