Grant opportunity
IOCCG Trevor Platt Memorial Scholarship 2027
A mobility scholarship enabling an early-career ocean-colour researcher to visit a foreign host institution for focused research and training.
- Funder
- International Ocean Colour Coordinating Group
- Applications close 12 November 2026
- Applications close 12 November 2026: Nov 12, 2026
- Award
- USD 5,000 for a research visit of up to three months
- Applicant
- Graduate students and early-career scientists within ten years of their PhD who are nationals and current residents of an eligible developing country or economy in transition.
- Discipline
- Ocean Optics, Remote Sensing and Marine Science
- Region
- Eligible developing countries and economies in transition
- Posted
- Aug 22, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The scholarship honours Trevor Platt by supporting practical international collaboration and skill development in ocean optics and ocean-colour science.
Who can apply
Applicants must meet the nationality, residence, career-stage and subject requirements on the official page and must independently arrange a willing host scientist and institution before applying.
What it supports
- Ocean optics
- Ocean colour remote sensing
- Research training
- International laboratory visit
Funding and duration
- USD 5,000
- Research visit may last up to three months
Applications close 12 November 2026
Applications close 12 November 2026: Nov 12, 2026
How to apply
Secure a host and acceptance, prepare the research plan and required supporting documents, and submit the complete application using IOCCG's official instructions.
Call details
Source-based overview
The award is intended to make a short, focused research visit possible for scientists based in eligible countries. The proposal should show clear learning objectives, a suitable host environment and relevance to ocean-colour science.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the nationality, residence, career-stage and subject requirements on the official page and must independently arrange a willing host scientist and institution before applying.
Funding and benefits
USD 5,000
Research visit may last up to three months
Themes and supported activities
Ocean optics
Ocean colour remote sensing
Research training
International laboratory visit
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 12 November 2026: Applications close 12 November 2026: Nov 12, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Secure a host and acceptance, prepare the research plan and required supporting documents, and submit the complete application using IOCCG's official instructions.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.