SCOR has issued a call for applications for the 2017 SCOR Visiting Scholars Program . The purpose of the program is to encourage ocean scientists to share their expertise through teaching and mentoring in developing countries. SCOR will support three Visiting Scholars in 2017. Applications are welcomed from potential Visiting Scholars as well as institutions wishing to host a Visiting Scholar.

Applications are due by 30 November 2016.

This program sends ocean scientists interested in short-term visits to developing countries. The program is a partnership, with the host institution providing local accommodation and SCOR paying for airfares and other local expenses, as necessary. The participating scientists donate their time. They may be onsite for as little as two weeks to as long as visa requirements allow. Applicants may identify hosts in their applications and provide an invitation letter from the proposed host. However, SCOR can also match applicants and hosts, and has done this with several SCOR Visiting Scholars in the past. SCOR can serve as a broker of the partnerships, but the individual and institution will be responsible to ensure a successful outcome.

SCOR, the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), and the Indian Ocean Global Ocean Observing System program are co-sponsoring a project called the second International Indian Ocean Expedition (IIOE-2) that started in December 2015 and lasting through 2020, so we would especially like to encourage SCOR Visiting Scholars who will work at institutions in the Indian Ocean region. However, applications for all regions of the world are welcome.

For more information about the program, funding support and the information required from potential SCOR Visiting Scholars and from potential Host Institutions during application, please see the program announcement . There you will also find information on the selection criteria adopted by SCOR.

Please contact SCOR Executive Director Ed Urban at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with any questions about the program.