We are pleased to share that the POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme for 2025 is now open for applications. The deadline for applications is 27 April 2025 (23:59 CET).

The primary goal of the POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme is to strengthen sustained ocean observations and their applications, with a focus on training and capacity building to support a global ocean observation framework. Since its launch in 2001, the programme has been highly successful, awarding 200 fellowships to date.

This fellowship programme is open to early-career scientists, technicians, postgraduate (preferably PhD) students and post-doctoral fellows involved in oceanographic work at centres in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Applicants must be citizens of developing countries or economies in transition, as defined by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the OECD (see the list of eligible countries). Note that priority will be given to applicants with limited international experience.

The fellowship offers the opportunity to visit leading oceanographic institutions abroad for a short period (1 to 3 months) to gain hands-on experience in oceanographic data collection, analysis, and interpretation. It provides financial support to cover the return airfare from the fellow's home country to the host institution, and a contribution towards accommodation and subsistence for the period of the visit.

For more information and details on how to apply please see: https://pogo-ocean.org/capacity-development/pogo-scor-fellowship-programme/

All applications should be made via the application form (link available on the website) by 27 April 2025 (23:59 CET).

Please check Frequently Asked Questions and other supporting documents on the training page. If you still have any queries, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Feel free to circulate this announcement to anyone you think might be interested.

Required Supporting Documents

Candidates can access all templates and background information on the POGO-SCOR webpage.

Documents you will need to upload to the application form:

1. proposal form (use template provided)
2. flight quotation evidence (must clearly show dates of outbound and return flights, departure and arrival airports, and total cost in EUROS (or with quotation currency specified))
3. parent supervisor recommendation letter*
4. host supervisor acceptance letter* (must state the standard costs per calendar month for accommodation in the local area)

*provided in English, on institutional letterhead, dated and signed by the supervisors