The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) has been hosting the Nippon Foundation-POGO Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography since 2008. The Centre offers a 10-month programme of study to 10 students every year. Information on past Centres of Excellence can be accessed by following the links in the left-hand menu.

The 4th Centre of Excellence programme is running from 1 August 2011 to 31 May 2012. The list of students attending can be accessed here.

Application for the 5th Centre of Excellence (2012-2013) is now closed.  

Idyllic location of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)	The BIOS research vessel RV Atlantic Explorer	Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)

Training aims to promote excellence in integrated, multidisciplinary oceanography on a global scale and includes:

• Ship-board training on the R/V Atlantic Explorer, with the goal to provide numerous days at sea for each participant;
• A program that emphasizes Core Skills required by scientists (e.g. communication skills, both written and oral, numeracy, information technology, and science management);
• Observational Oceanography training using state-of-the art instrumentation from BIOS faculty and staff involved in the eight BIOS time-series/ observatory programs;
• Observational Oceanography workshops delivered by previous NF-POGO Visiting Professors including Drs. Trevor Platt, Robert Frouin, and others; and
• Guest lectures/workshops by the numerous research scientists who visit BIOS each year for work on the R/V Atlantic Explorer.

Travel and living expenses of the trainees are covered by Nippon Foundation - POGO Centre of Excellence.

More details can be found on the BIOS website.