OFI hosts global ocean observation partnership

International ocean scholars will soon have a new opportunity for interdisciplinary and hands-on learning at three Canadian post-secondary partner institutions: Dalhousie University, Marine Institute and Hakai Institute. Learn more at the Ocean Frontier Institute

Monday, January 22, 2024 By Moira Baird

International ocean scholars will soon have a new opportunity for interdisciplinary and hands-on learning at three Canadian post-secondary partner institutions: Dalhousie University, Marine Institute and Hakai Institute.

The Nippon Foundation - Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (POGO) Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography will be hosted by the Ocean Frontier Institute led by Dalhousie University.

Up to 10 scholars will be fully supported financially (subject to confirmation of funding) – helping to build global capacity for ocean observation.

Course material will cover field training, data management, modelling and coding, English for oceanography, innovation and entrepreneurship, leadership, and science communication. Scholars will also pursue an independent learning project spanning the topics of ocean carbon, eDNA, or coastal resilience, while gaining exposure to industry, local tech companies, and Canadian Indigenous history and ways of knowing.

The centre is being developed and administered in partnership with:

• Marine Institute
• Hakai Institute, Quadra Island, B.C.
• Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development, Dalhousie University, Halifax, N.S.

Scholars will have the opportunity to learn and train in all three locations, which have complementary strengths to provide students with diverse experiences.

Applications will be accepted until Feb. 21, 2024. Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in science. Priority will be given to applicants from developing and emerging nations of the global south.

To learn more and to apply, visit the Nippon Foundation and Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography.