Advancements in Oceanography: New Research Fellowships Announced

Global Multi-Scale Ocean Carbon Observatory Postdoctoral Fellowship applications are now open until January 5, 2026, for fellowships beginning in 2026. This eighteen-month Postdoctoral Fellowship aims to advance innovation in marine carbon dioxide removal, monitoring, reporting, and verification, as well as ocean climate observations.

The fellow will be advised by a team of Principal Investigators from participating institutions, including the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the Ocean Frontier Institute, and Stanford University.

The initiative emphasizes collaboration to accelerate ocean climate observations and develop scalable, verifiable, and equitable ocean-based carbon removal strategies, particularly focusing on Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement.

The research team will engage in both fundamental and applied studies to enhance understanding of biogeochemical and ecosystem responses to Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement while innovating approaches for field-based monitoring, reporting, and verification.

The fellowship, based at WHOI, will also explore US East Coast testbed development through the Ocean Vital Signs Network. To be eligible for these awards, applicants must have received their doctoral degree no more than three years before their start date and must not hold any WHOI appointments or affiliations that disqualify them.

Applications are welcome from doctoral recipients across all fields of ocean sciences and engineering, with a particular encouragement for those with expertise in carbon cycle science, marine chemistry, and governance.

The application process requires candidates to submit a current CV, three recommendation letters, a summary of their research experience, and a statement detailing their proposed research interests related to WHOI’s goals.

All documents, except the CV, must adhere to specific formatting guidelines and are due by the application deadline. Award recipients will receive an annual stipend of at least $71,000 for an 18-month period, along with relocation and health allowances, and limited travel support.

Awards will be announced in February, and the fellowship period can begin anytime after March 1 and before December 1, 2026, with recipients expected to reside at WHOI for a significant portion of their fellowship.

This initiative represents an important investment in advancing oceanographic research and enhancing our understanding of marine ecosystems, which is crucial for addressing the myriad challenges facing ocean health today, according to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.