2026 SCOR Visiting Scholar Call – Open for applications!

The SCOR Visiting Scholar program enlists the services of ocean scientists, from both developed countries and developing countries, to teach short courses and to provide more extended on-site education and mentorship at developing country institutions.

This program is open to any scientists who have time available to spend teaching and mentoring in a developing country for ideally two weeks or more. The $2500 USD scholarships are not intended to conduct joint research, although future new collaborations are a desirable outcome of a visit.

Applications will be reviewed by the SCOR Capacity Development Committee based on the following criteria:

• Quality and relevance of the proposal focusing on knowledge exchange and mentoring in ocean sciences.
• A detailed working plan for the visit which should be co-developed with the host institution.
• Experience of the candidate and fit with the program (language skills, teaching/mentoring experience, subject areas requested by the institution).
• Needs of the host institution and an estimate of how many students and/or early-career scientists will benefit from the training.
• Plans by the host institution to build upon the training/mentoring received.
• The potential for new research partnerships or other interactions to be created as a result of the visit.

More information about the call and the application form can be found here.

Deadline for applications: 15 December 2025

Applications should be sent to secretariat@scor-int.org