NF-POGO Oceanography Training Program Accepting Applications
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 NF-POGO Center of Excellence in Observational Oceanography training programme at Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) in Bermuda.
Full details about the program, including a link to the application form, can be found here: NF- POGO Website. This 10 month program is offered in Bermuda starting in August 2011. Applications are due November 20th 2010.
Briefly, The goals of the Nippon Foundation (NF) – Partnership for Observations of the Global Ocean (POGO) Center of Excellence (C of E) at the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS) are to expand
world-wide capacity to observe the oceans, to develop human resources in developing countries; to expand international networking in ocean sciences, with an emphasis on training young scientists from developing countries; and to strengthen ocean networking relations between developed and developing countries.
The availability of this Programme is subject to final funding approval by Nippon Foundation. Please pass this email along to colleagues and/or peers who may be interested. Please do not hesitate to contact us at this address if you have any questions.
Education Department
The Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences (BIOS)
17 Biological Lane, Ferry Reach
St George, GE01
Bermuda
tel: 1-441-297-1880 Fax: 1-441-297-2222
The training will promote excellence in integrated,
multidisciplinary oceanography on a global scale. The syllabus will
include:
* Ship-board training on the R/V Atlantic Explorer – our goal is
to provide numerous days at sea for each participant;
* A program that emphasizes Core Skills required by scientists
(e.g., com munication skills, both written and oral, numeracy,
information technology, and science management);
* Observational Oceanography training using state-of-the art
instrumentation from BIOS faculty and staff involved in the eight
BIOS time-series/ observatory programs;
* Observational Oceanography workshops delivered by previous
NFPOGO Visiting Professors including Drs. Trevor Platt, Robert
Frouin, and others; and
* Guest lectures/workshops by the numerous research scientists
who visit BIOS each year for work on the R/V Atlantic Explorer.
