[Coral-List] CCMI’s Women in Ocean Science Programme Accepting Applications for Scholars and Interns

[Beth Chafin]

The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is seeking applicants for the Women in Ocean Science (WIOS) programme.



The WIOS programme will provide support for innovative research to be undertaken at the CCMI’s facility, the Little Cayman Research Centre. The programme is funded via the Central Caribbean Marine Institute, an international non-profit organization established in Princeton, NJ in 1998. The first award is established thanks to a gift from the Brian Melito and Jessica Colker Trust. Applications are now being accepted and suitable candidates from around the globe are encouraged to apply.


**Applicants have until the 28th February (scholars) and 15th March (internships), and details can be found on CCMI’s website at https://reefresearch.org/what-we-do/research/wios/ **



WIOS Scholar Details

One WIOS Scholar will be identified by 15 March 2020. The WIOS Scholar will have full resources to establish a new field research experiment on the topic of coral reef/ocean resiliency over a two-year period, based at the Little Cayman Research Centre. A $10,000 USD financial fellowship award will be granted to the scholar, per annum. A further $10,000 USD per annum will be awarded to support a full month of field research activity (diving, boat, transportation, room and board, equipment) at the Little Cayman Research Station as well as participation in a relevant international scientific conference. A field budget must be submitted for approval by 15 April. The scholar will have the ability to select their interns (see below), via a fair and transparent process.



The WIOS Scholar has the opportunity to promote a project via their own organization and/or may work in conjunction with an already running project at CCMI.



WIOS Intern Details

Two residential internships of up to 3-month terms will be awarded, with the recipients announced 1 April 2020. Each intern receives a $500 USD per month stipend, plus full room and board. The scholar will oversee the fieldwork and project deliverables.


The Women in Ocean Science (WIOS) Award will support 6 scholars and 24 internships over a 6-year period. In addition to the awards, the WIOS programme will also establish a strong network of professionals (men and women) who are committed to increasing diversity at the highest level of science.



For additional information, candidate requirements and application instructions, please see the programme details at the link below.



Queries can be directed to WIOS at reefresearch.org



Programme details: https://reefresearch.org/what-we-do/research/wios/



Programme flyer: https://reefresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Women-In-Ocean-Science-Flyer-Lo-Res.pdf



Beth Chafin

Science Communications & Development Manager

Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI)

Cayman Islands

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