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25/08/2026

🌊 **Ocean & Marine Science Opportunities | August 2026** 🌊

Are you a student, researcher, or early-career professional interested in **Oceanography, Marine Science, Climate Change, Environmental Science & Aquatic Sciences**? 🌍🌊

Here are some exciting opportunities you can explore 👇

🔹 **1. OceanX Science Impact Challenge 2026** 🌊🚢
An exciting global opportunity to develop innovative solutions related to ocean science, data, technology and impact.

🏆 Selected teams will receive mentorship and the opportunity to develop their proposed solution, with the winning team getting an all-expenses-paid experience aboard **R/V OceanXplorer**.

📅 **Deadline: 28 August 2026**

👉 **Apply Here:**
https://oceanx.org/science-impact-challenge/

🔹 **2. Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP)** 🇦🇺🎓
The RTP supports eligible domestic and international students undertaking **Research Master's and PhD/Higher Degree by Research (HDR)** programs at participating Australian universities.

💰 Support may include tuition fee offsets, living stipends and research-related allowances.

👉 **Apply / Learn More:**
https://www.education.gov.au/research-block-grants/research-training-program

🔹 **3. University of Queensland – Graduate School Scholarships (UQGSS)** 🇦🇺🎓
Scholarship opportunities for students pursuing **MPhil and PhD** research at The University of Queensland.

💰 Research scholarships can include tuition support and a living stipend.

📌 Eligibility and application dates depend on the research commencement period.

👉 **Apply Here:**
https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/graduate-school-scholarships-uqgss-%E2%80%93-includes-rtp

🔹 **4. UQ Research Project Scholarships** 🔬🌊
Research-based scholarship opportunities linked to specific projects at the University of Queensland.

🎓 Suitable for students looking for **MPhil/PhD research opportunities** in different disciplines.

👉 **Apply Here:**
https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/research-project-scholarship

🔹 **5. ASLO 2027 Aquatic Sciences Meeting – Travel Grants** 🌊✈️
For students and early-career professionals interested in aquatic sciences.

📍 **San Juan, Puerto Rico**
📅 **28 February – 5 March 2027**

ASLO offers travel support opportunities for eligible students and early-career professionals.

👉 **Apply / Learn More:**
https://www.aslo.org/san-juan-2027/

🌐 **More opportunities include:**
• PhD positions in Physical Oceanography
• Climate Change & Adaptation
• Water–Energy–Food Nexus Modelling
• Marine Ecology & Biodiversity
• Ecological Restoration
• International internships & fellowships
• Youth-led ocean and climate initiatives

18/08/2026

Weekly Ocean Opportunities Roundup 🌊
Here are this week's top opportunities in marine science, climate action, and ocean affairs. Check out the details below and apply before the deadlines!

* 1️⃣ YOUReach Research Grants 2026
* Focus: Bangladesh-specific grants covering Climate Change, Public Health, Environmental Sustainability, and SDGs.
* Deadline: 10 September 2026
* Apply here: https://you-reach.org/ (or email: [email protected])

* 2️⃣ UN–Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs & Law of the Sea 2027
* Focus: Fully funded 9-month fellowship at UN HQ in New York, tailored for mid-level professionals (ages 25–45) from developing countries.
* Deadline: 13 September 2026
* Apply here: https://www.un.org/depts/los/nippon/

* 3️⃣ Constellations Fellowship 2026 (Climate Curve)
* Focus: Remote, 12–14 week program designed for students and recent graduates pursuing roles in climate and sustainability.
* Deadline: 23 August 2026
* Apply here: https://www.climatecurve.org/constellations

* 4️⃣ APECS–SOOS Early Career Representative
* Focus: Get involved with a prominent global ocean-observing scientific network.
* Deadline: 31 August 2026
* Apply here: https://www.apecs.is/

* 5️⃣ Free Course: Water Pollution Management (CAP-NET & UNDP)
* Focus: Self-paced online learning featuring a certificate upon completion.
* Apply here: https://cap-net.org/wpm/

11/08/2026

🌊 OPPORTUNITY ROUNDUP — ecoP Bangladesh 🌊
Fresh scholarships, fellowships, trainings, jobs and conferences for our marine science community. Deadlines are coming up fast! ⏰

👇 Top Deadlines Coming Up:

🇨🇳 2026 AMEA Conference Scholarship Program (Ningbo, China) — November. Four support tiers, up to full registration waiver + USD 500 airfare support.
📌 Deadline: 31 August 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://sites.google.com/view/asia-marine-ed/

🇳🇿 YBE Travel Grants (Wellington, New Zealand) — 6th International Symposium on the Ocean in a High-CO₂ World (13–16 Oct 2026).
📌 Deadline: 4 September 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://highco2-vi.org/

🌍 Ifremer Environmental Studies Internship (ISA Contractors' Training Programme) — Two months (second half of 2027), meiofauna taxonomy & AI applications.
📌 Deadline: 30 September 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://isa.org.jm/ifremer-pmn-internship-environmental-studies-2027/

🇲🇾 FIMEC 2027 Global Symposium (Penang, Malaysia) — Fisheries Management in an Ecosystem Context (10–13 May 2027).
📌 Deadline: 30 September 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://meetings.pices.int/meetings/international/2027/fimec/scope

🇮🇳 International Workshop on Ocean Literacy Outreach (Goa, India) — Jointly by IOI, TERRE Policy Centre & ECOP (10–12 Feb 2027). Limited to 60 participants.
📌 Deadline: 30 September 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://www.ioinst.org/training/goa-workshop-on-ocean-literacy/

🇪🇺 AQUASERV Sustainable Fisheries Call — Funded access (up to 3 months) to leading European research facilities.
📌 Deadline: 4 December 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://www.aquaserv-ri.eu/transnational-access-call
💼 Jobs, Internships & Training Courses:
* The World Bank Pioneers Program (Paid Internship): Apply here: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/careers/talent-programs/wbg-pioneers -about-the-program (Apply by 12 August)
* UNEP — COP Coordination Intern (Geneva): Apply here: https://www.unep.org/work-with-us
* FAO — Biodiversity Mainstreaming Programme Officer: Apply here: https://www.fao.org/employment/en
* Bluefield — Roles for Water Professionals: Apply here: https://bluefield.co/careers
* Youth for Sustainable Policy (YSP) — Global Ambassador Program: Apply here: https://www.youthforsustainablepolicy.org/
* IOC-UNESCO / OceanTeacher Global Academy Courses: Apply here: https://classroom.oceanteacher.org/
* UN Mappers — Free QGIS Training Course: Apply here: https://maps.un.org/learning/

04/08/2026

🌊 ECOP Bangladesh | Weekly Ocean Opportunities Roundup
Happy Tuesday ! Here is this week’s curated list of marine science opportunities that Bangladeshi students and professionals can actually apply to 👇

🎓 DAAD EPOS Scholarship – MSc Environmental Governance, University of Freiburg (2026/27)
Fully-funded, open to developing countries including Bangladesh.
Apply here: https://www.meg.uni-freiburg.de/News/daad-meg-applications-now-open-3

💼 World Bank Blue Economy Analyst Intern (Student)
Open globally to eligible students.
Apply here: https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/careers/talent-programs/wbg-pioneers

🎓 PhD in Marine Biology – Ghent University, Belgium
Send your CV (max 3 pages), motivation letter, transcripts, and 2 referees to [email protected] with the subject line "STARTUP PhD Application".

🎓 PhD – Marine Observation System, Umeå University, Sweden
Apply here: https://www.umu.se/en/umea-marine-sciences-centre/about-umf/

💼 UNEP Environmental Affairs Intern – Geneva
Apply here: https://unjoblist.org/unep
💼 FAO Water Technical Specialist (Various-level Consultants)
Apply here: https://www.fao.org/employment/en/
💰 SOA 30x30 Ocean Conservation Grant (up to USD 15,000)
Priority to coastal and island regions of high biodiversity – Bangladesh qualifies. Rolling review, so it's still worth applying!
Apply here: https://fire.biofin.org

🇧🇩 CPD Climate Week 2026 – Student Competitions (Dhaka)
Features a Climate Olympiad (individual) and a Climate Policy Case Competition (teams of 3), open to undergrad and grad students across Bangladesh.
📅 Registration deadline: 1 September 2026
Apply here (Climate Olympiad): https://tinyurl.com/mrx73z6e
Apply here (Case Competition): https://tinyurl.com/tphbd52n

🌍 Also happening this week (via UN Ocean Decade): Five Islands Nature Reserve Eco Tour (Australia, ongoing till Nov 2026), ECORD Summer School on Downhole Logging (Leicester, 8–14 Aug 2026), and the Domain One Antarctica film campaign (online, ongoing till May 2027).
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01/08/2026

World Marine Protected Area (MPA) Day is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the vital role Marine Protected Areas play in conserving marine biodiversity, supporting sustainable development, and promoting the well-being of coastal communities, Observed on 1 August every year. First launched in 2021 and endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade, MPA Day has turned into a worldwide movement celebrating local actions for global ocean conservation.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh has seven Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covering a total of approximately 10.5% of the country's 118,813 km² Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

These protected areas provide vital habitats for iconic marine species, including the Bryde's whale (Balaenoptera edeni), Irrawaddy dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis), Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris), pantropical spotted dolphin (Stenella attenuata), finless porpoise (Neophocaena phocaenoides), and the olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). They also safeguard important spawning and nursery grounds for hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) and other commercially important marine fish species.

The expansion of Bangladesh's MPA network is a significant step toward achieving SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and contributes to the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework's 30×30 Target, which aims to effectively conserve and manage 30% of the world's terrestrial, inland water, coastal, and marine areas by 2030.

🌍 On this World MPA Day, let us celebrate our marine heritage and reaffirm our shared responsibility to protect the Bay of Bengal for present and future generations.

Bangladesh MPA Image Source: Wildlife Conservation Society Bangladesh

22/07/2026

Upcoming ITCOOcean-INCOIS Training Programs (August 2026) 🌊
The International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography (ITCOOcean) at INCOIS, Hyderabad, India, is organizing two upcoming professional training courses for researchers, students, and professionals:
1. Introduction to Physical Oceanography and the Dynamics of the Indian Ocean
* Dates: 03 – 14 August 2026
* Venue: INCOIS, Hyderabad, India
* Details & Application: https://incois.gov.in/site/itcoocean/itcoo172.jsp
2. Ocean Remote Sensing and GIS — Conceptual Understanding with Practical Applications
* Dates: 17 – 28 August 2026
* Venue: INCOIS, Hyderabad, India
* Details & Application: https://incois.gov.in/site/itcoocean/itcoo173.jsp
* General Portal: https://incois.gov.in/site/itcoocean/ITCOocean.jsp
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This course provides a foundation and in-depth insight into physical oceanography, with a special emphasis on the Indian Ocean region. It is ideal for individuals passionate about ocean science and keen to explore the air-sea processes shaping our oceans. Through a combination of theoretical lecture...

21/07/2026

🌊 Weekly Ocean Opportunities Roundup! 🌊

Here is a curated roundup of fantastic opportunities for students, researchers, and early-career professionals passionate about oceanography, marine science, and the blue economy. Check them out and apply before the deadlines! 🚀

1️⃣ IORA–MABIK Blue Technology Webinar
* Dates: 23–24 July 2026
* Registration: Contact [email protected]

2️⃣ UN–Nippon Fellowship on Ocean Affairs
* Details: Fully Funded (Ages 25–45)
* Deadline: 13 September 2026
* Link: https://www.un.org/depts/los/nippon/

3️⃣ Bow Seat True Blue Fellowship
* Details: Up to $2,500 grant (Ages 16–24)
* Deadline: 30 August 2026
* Link:
https://bowseat.org/programs/true-blue-fellowship/

4️⃣ Research Berths on Private Vessel, Greece
* Deadline: 13 September 2026
* Link: https://www.ocean-opportunities.com

5️⃣ JPI Oceans Photo & Art Contest
* Deadline: 6 September 2026
* Link: https://www.jpi-oceans.eu/

6️⃣ Marine Environment Symposium, Germany
* Format: Hybrid (In German)
* Deadline: 15 August 2026
* Link: https://www.bsh.de/

7️⃣ Global Fisheries Atlas Virtual Lab Course
* Format: Free, Online
* Deadline: 31 July 2026
* Link: https://www.fao.org/fishery/en/statistics/global-aquaculture-production

8️⃣ IMCC8 Marine Conservation Congress, Edinburgh
* Early Registration: 31 July 2026
* Link: https://conbio.org/mini-sites/imcc8/

9️⃣ ITCOocean (INCOIS, India) Training Program
* Topic: Introduction to Physical Oceanography & Dynamics of Indian Ocean
* Dates: 3–14 August 2026 (Free, Hybrid with online option)
* Application Window: 21–30 July 2026
* Link: https://incois.gov.in/portal/ITCOocean/index.jsp

Feel free to share this post to help fellow marine enthusiasts and researchers seize these opportunities! 💙
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05/07/2026

🌊 Calling all —don't miss this free international training series on observing marine ecosystem structure and function!

The TREVOR 2026 Symposium Training Series Observing Marine Ecosystem Structure and Function: From Microbial Communities to Fisheries and Human Health

The TREVOR 2026 Symposium is pleased to announce a free online training series bringing together expert lecturers and panellists from around the world to explore the observation of marine ecosystems across biological scales, from microbial communities to fisheries and human health.

The series consists of 13 weekly 2-hour webinars, running every Tuesday from 7 July to 29 September 2026, via Microsoft Teams. Most sessions will be held from 11:00 to 13:00 UTC. Each session comprises a 1-hour lecture followed by a 1-hour Q&A with the speaker(s) and panelists.

All are welcome to join. We particularly encourage interested in ocean observation topics to attend.

Further Information and registration links available at https://trevorfoundation.org/symposium/

The 2026 TREVOR Symposium and Training is endorsed as an activity of the UN Ocean Decade and is supported by Trevor Platt Science Foundation, ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute , Cochin University of Science and Technology , Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean - POGO, Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services , The Marine Biological Association of India (MBAI), Nansen Environmental Research Centre (India) , The International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group (IOCCG), GEO Blue Planet , Plymouth Marine Laboratory , and the Nansen Scientific Society.

03/07/2026

🐟 PGDFLP 2026-27 — Post Graduate Diploma in Fisheries Law and Policy🐟

Offered by Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) in collaboration with BOBP-IGO. India's first diploma programme on fisheries law and policy, in Hybrid mode.

✅ Who can apply: Graduate degree holders (India or abroad) — no restrictions on age, nationality, gender, or profession.

📋 Details:
Duration: 1 year (Aug 2026 – July 2027)

💰 Fee (Bangladesh/BOBP countries): USD 410 (subtotal) / USD 850 (total, incl. certificate & convocation fee)

🗓️Deadline to apply : 15 July 2026
Classes commence: 01 August 2026

🔗 Apply here : https://forms.gle/9ReKpoXzAiY6cuRu8

30/06/2026

Applications are now open for the Deep-sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School 2026!

The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with CMLRE (MoES, India), IORA, and MABIK, is inviting applications for the Deep-sea Macrofauna Taxonomy School 2026.

📍 Location: Kochi, India
📅 Training Dates: 7–11 September 2026

Participants will receive hands-on training in:
🔹 Standardized deep-sea macrofauna sampling
🔹 Taxonomy and biodiversity assessment
🔹 DNA barcoding
🔹 Specimen curation
🔹 Data management

Who can apply?

✅ Nationals of developing ISA Member States from the Indian Ocean Region.
✅ Hold at least a Bachelor's degree in natural sciences and are currently enrolled in a Master's or PhD program in marine biology, ecology, or a related field.
✅ Proficient in English (written and spoken).
✅ Demonstrate a strong interest in investigating deep-sea macrofauna in the context of anthropogenic impact assessment.
✅ Background knowledge of benthic fauna and/or taxonomy is recommended but not required.

🗓️ Application deadline: 19 July 2026

🔗 Learn more and apply:
https://isa.org.jm/news/call-for-registrations-deep-sea-macrofauna-taxonomy-school-standardizing-methodologies-for-biodiversity-assessments/

7 – 11 September 2026 | Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Ministry of Earth Sciences, Kochi, India The International Seabed Authority (ISA), in collaboration with the Centre for Marine Living Resources & Ecology (CMLRE), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, t...