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Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography
The training program fully supports 10 early career scholars who have at least a bachelor's degree in science. Scholars are required to commit full-time to the Centre of Excellence program; it will not be possible to continue work on a degree or employment during the program.
Applications will be evaluated on core criteria, including:
Applicants pursuing a degree that will not be completed at the program start or who are currently employed and returning to that position after the program are required to submit a letter of support from their current supervisor, outlining their understanding and permission for the student or employee to take a leave from their current position for the program. This letter must be submitted in their application and will be verified with the supervisor if an interview takes place.
Priority consideration will be given to early career candidates from developing and emerging nations who hold positions at research, academic, or governmental institutes in their home country, and who anticipate returning there after completion of the program. Applications from representatives of traditional or Indigenous communities are strongly encouraged.
The selection process will consider gender and regional balance to ensure inclusivity and diversity.
Successful applicants will require a valid passport and Canadian Study Permit. Information will be provided to the successful scholars.
Scholars are supported financially with accommodations, a monthly stipend, and program travel costs paid for the duration of their program.*
* Subject to confirmation of funding.
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The application deadline is December 12, 2025. No late applications or documents can be accepted.
10 scholars will be selected.
All dates and details for the 2026-2027 cohort are subject to final approval of funding from the program sponsors (expected summer 2026).
Dalhousie University operates in the unceded territories of the Mi’kmaw, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomuhkati Peoples. These sovereign nations hold inherent rights as the original peoples of these lands, and we each carry collective obligations under the Peace and Friendship Treaties. Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 recognizes and affirms Aboriginal and Treaty rights in Canada.
We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated are in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.
