São Paulo School of Advanced Science in Ocean Literacy Fellowships

Funding Opportunities

28 April 2025

Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the São Paulo School of Advanced Science in Ocean Literacy (SPSAS-OL), a prestigious academic program for 100 PhD students and early-career researchers from around the world. For more details, including eligibility criteria and the application form, please visit:
👉 https://spsasoceanliteracy.maredeciencia.eco.br/

Funded by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), the SPSAS-OL brings together leading researchers from Brazil and abroad to teach and mentor participants through a multicultural and interdisciplinary exchange of knowledge.

Over two immersive weeks, participants will engage in lectures, workshops, and discussions. They will also take part in the Ocean Literacy Festival, a parallel event fostering public engagement and outreach.

The program offers a unique opportunity to collaborate, network, and advance discussions on ocean literacy science across diverse dimensions, including:

  • Education
  • Communication
  • Knowledge systems
  • Cultural connections
  • Sustainable blue economy
  • Climate resilience
  • Justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion

Eligibility:
Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines related to ocean literacy are welcome to apply. Given the transdisciplinary nature of the event, a limited number of knowledge holders and professionals in environmental and social sciences, sustainability, education, and science-policy interfaces may also be selected.

Participant Selection:
A total of 100 participants will be selected, aiming for geographic and gender diversity:

●     50 from Brazil:

o   Up to 25 from São Paulo State

o   At least 25 from other Brazilian states (approx. 5–7 per region)

●      50 international participants, preferably from different countries, including:

o   At least 25 from the Global South, distributed as follows:

▪       8 from South America

▪       8 from Africa

▪       8 from Asia/Australia

▪       8 from the Caribbean

▪       8 from North America

▪       10 from Europe

Dates and Location:
📍 Santos, Brazil
📅 August 19th to September 1st, 2025

⏱️ Application Deadline: May, 24th


The program is fully supported (transportation, shared accommodation, and meals) by FAPESP. Self-funded or partially self-funded participants are also welcome, to broaden participation.

We kindly ask for your support in widely disseminating this opportunity to eligible candidates worldwide. For more details, including eligibility criteria and the application form, please visit:
👉 https://spsasoceanliteracy.maredeciencia.eco.br/

If you have any questions, please contact us at: southoceanliteracy@gmail.com

Warm regards,

Ronaldo Christofoletti
Coordinator, SPSAS-Ocean Literacy

Rechercher