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​A list of training opportunities for early and mid-career professionals in fields relating to marine science. For internship and postdoctoral opportunities, please have a look at the Vacancies page.
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Study for a master’s degree in Sweden on a fully-funded scholarship. If you have applied for the programme before 15 Jan 2020, Apply for an SI scholarship between 10 – 20 February 2020.
SISSA2/20/2020

​MSc opportunity: Studying reef fish connectivity in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park of KwaZulu-Natal. The project will start in early 2020.

ORI / UKZN2/29/2020
International Climate Protection Fellowship for young climate experts from developing countries
Spend a year working with a host of your choice in Germany on a research-based project you have developed yourself in the field of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation. 
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation3/1/2020

​SEAmester V – South Africa’s Class Afloat aims to introduce marine science as an applied and cross-disciplinary field to students who have shown an affinity for core science disciplines. It will combine traditional class-room lectures with hands-on ship-based deck activities for a maximum of 46 students; while providing them with an opportunity to support specialist scientists in recognised marine research activities. The South African polar research vessel SA Agulhas II will be used for SEAmester V. Apply to participate as a student or lecturer.

DSI and partners3/6/2020
​IMBeR ClimEco7 Summer School
17 – 21 August 2020 | Vancouver, Canada
ClimEco7 will draw on the expertise of lecturers from the natural, social and economic sciences, to enable participants to develop a strong theoretical and applied understanding of interdisciplinary ocean science. Participants will also gain practical skills through a variety of interactive workshops. We welcome applications from MSc and PhD students, and early career researchers (who obtained their PhDs < 7 years ago), from any country and any discipline of marine science. 
IMBeR3/9/2020
The Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence (NF-POGO CofE) provides world class education and training courses in the field of observational oceanography, since 2008.  This 10-month intensive training course in the field of observational oceanography is aimed at young professionals at the postgraduate level. The course starts in October 2020 at the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany and will be conducted on the offshore island of Helgoland and the UNESCO reserve Waddensea island of Sylt.
NF, POGO, AWI3/15/2020
The Institute for Coastal and Marine Research (CMR), Nelson Mandela University in collaboration with the Equinor South Africa (B.V.) is offering two Masters studies in Algoa Bay. The call is part of the Algoa Bay Project and with the South African Research Chair in Marine Spatial Planning. 
  1. Masters in Commerce: Thematic Cost-Benefit analysis of marine protected areas in Algoa Bay.
  2. Masters of Science: Effects and risks of planned oil and gas developments on marine ecosystems in Algoa Bay, developing a conflict management framework
Due date for applications: Until positions have been filled.
CMR & Equinor3/31/2020
Funding available for 2 x MSc students with an interest in non-invasive molecular sampling techniques for marine ecological research. The selected students will be based in Grahamstown at the NRF-SAIAB, registered through Rhodes University, for the full duration of their project.
The projects will aim to address research questions under the following topics:
  • MSc 1 (2 years funding): Sensitivity of eDNA to detect transient species and the dispersal and persistence of eDNA on subtidal reefs.
  • MSc 2 (2 years funding): Development of non-invasive sampling techniques to collect genetic material from fishes and the application of microsatellites to enable individual identification and population level studies
Applications open immediately and will close once suitable students have been identified.
SAIAB, Rhodes University4/10/2020

​Course in Ocean Governance for Africa

The aim is to build a sustainable core of experts on ocean governance on the continent. The course focuses on Africa and emphasises the benefits of harmonising ocean policies to promote a shared, integrated and common approach to ocean management. The course is intended for mid-career professionals, educators, researchers and civil society members that have coastal and marine responsibilities, functions or interests,  from countries within Africa.

IOI-SA, SAIMI and SANBI4/19/2020
The South Africa Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides grants for South African university graduates to pursue post-graduate studies at a United States university in any subject (excludes MBA and studies that require contact with patients). The following opportunities are available:
  • South African PhD students enrolled with a South African University may apply to conduct one year’s research at a U.S. University as a Visiting Student Researcher.
  • Post-graduate students may apply for scholarships towards Master’s or Doctorate degrees. Scholarships are awarded for two years towards one degree – Master’s or Doctorate (renewable each year).
US Embassy & Consulates in SA4/20/2020
We invite applications for a PhD studentship to investigate the physiological and transcriptional basis of resilience of corals to stress. We are looking for motivated, self-driven students with a keen interest in contributing to understanding global coral health. Studentships have standard NRF bursaries attached, i.e. R120 000 per annum for a PhD. All applicants for PhD projects must be in possession of an MSc or SAQA equivalent in the requisite topics. The student will be based at the Oceanographic Research Institute at uShaka Marine World in Durban, South Africa and registered at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
ORI, UKZN4/30/2020
​MSc opportunity: to study recreational fisheries for invertebrates (mussels, oysters, prawns, crabs, lobsters) in KwaZulu-Natal. 
The applicant will be based at ORI in Durban and will register for an MSc degree at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.  The project will start in early 2020. No closing date specified.
ORI / UKZN4/30/2020
Training on Ocean Governance and Transboundary Marine Spatial Planning & Sustainable Blue Economy
The online course contents and materials are now open to all interested participants with no time limit to complete the modules. Each course is rich with compulsory readings, supplementary material, links to useful websites and quizzes. 
IOC-UNESCO7/31/2020
The POGO Secretariat is issuing an Open Call for applications from any early career scientists, technicians, postgraduate students (PhD or MSc) and Post-doctoral Fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. This is an open-ended call, and applications are reviewed as they come in.  Candidates will be contacted if they are considered to be suitable matches for shipboard fellowships as they become available. No closing date.
POGO7/31/2020