Other training opportunities

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship; Call for applications

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. JSPS plays a key role in the administration of various scientific and academic programmes, whilst expanding bilateral exchange between Japan and the United Kingdom.

In cooperation with the Nominating Authorities (the Royal Society and the British Academy), JSPS provides the opportunity for outstanding young researchers to conduct cooperative research with leading groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions for a period of between 1 – 2 years.

CMORE Microbial Oceanography Summer Course

This summer’s Microbial Oceanography course, hosted at the University of Hawaii, will run from May 31-July 8, 2011. The course is open to graduate students and post-docs with interests in microbial oceanography. The course includes daily lectures, symposia, laboratory training, and a 10 day oceanographic research cruise aboard the R/V Kilo Moana.

IOC fellowship programme

IOC is pleased to announce the Fellowship Programme: “YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS FOR ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE ONOCEAN AND COASTAL ZONES”.

Objectives of fellowship programme
1. Provide the opportunities for 12 young African marine scientists to be involved in national programmes of Adaptation to climate change on oceans and coastal zones

2. Engage selected fellows to address ocean and coastal adaptation to climate change of special relevance to coastal communities in their countries.

UNFCCC Fellowships

The United Nations Climate Change secretariat is pleased to announce the launch of the third round of its fellowship programme, whose objective is to contribute to building capacity for addressing climate change in Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention, particularly in small island developing States and least developed countries.

CIMO Fellowships

The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young researchers (after Master-level but not post-doctorate) from all countries and from all academic fields. The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 800-1,200 euros (in 2010). The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses for international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO.

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