We are pleased to announce the 2025 Open Call for Shipboard training. On its 7th edition, this annual programme offers a number of shipboard fellowship opportunities onboard research vessels throughout the year.
Normally, specific calls are made a minimum of six months before the cruise begins, in order to allow time for large numbers of applications to be reviewed, shortlisted candidates to be interviewed, and for the the successful applicant to put the necessary paperwork in order, eg visas, travel documents, and essential medical/training certifications.

However, sometimes the POGO shipboard training programme is offered an available berth at shorter notice.

In order to make best use of these opportunities, the POGO Secretariat is issuing an Open Call for applications from early career scientists, technicians, postgraduate students (PhD or MSc) and Post-doctoral Fellows who are nationals of and involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition (see list of eligible countries here).

The application form asks about the candidate’s background and specific training interests, including geographical areas and research/training topics. It also asks about availability to travel during the year.  The secretariat will maintain a database of all qualified, interested candidates and, as training opportunities become available, will create shortlists by evalulating suitability for the particular project on offer.