[Lista-Algas] Call for applications trainees - IOC OceanTraineeship2026

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Hola usuarixs de Lista-algas,

Difundimos la siguiente información que puede resultarles de interés:


The UNESCO-IOC invites applications for the IOC Ocean Traineeships for 
2026 cohort. This programme aims to provide opportunities for hands-on  
learning and upskilling through a temporary assignment at host  
institutions with expertise on subject areas relevant to the IOC  
mandate.

For 2026 cohort, 8 host institutions offer placements to trainees  
providing their expertise in priority areas. The three-month  
traineeship begins between September and December 2026

List of Host institutes

- Phycology Division, Natural Sciences Facility, National University  
of La Plata,<https://oceanexpert.org/institution/6126> Argentina-   
Spanish or English

   workplan related to IOC programme: Ocean Science, Harmful Algae  
Bloom<https://oceanexpert.org/document/38601>

- Universidade Federal do Espirito  
Santo<https://oceanexpert.org/institution/8902>, Brazil-  Portuguese  or 
English
   workplan related to IOC programme:Biodiversity Data  
Management<https://oceanexpert.org/document/38602>

-Indian National Centre for Ocean  
Information<https://oceanexpert.org/institution/10189>, India - English
  workplan related to IOC Programme: Ocean Observation  
System<https://oceanexpert.org/document/38603>

-Spanish Insitute of  
Oceanography<https://oceanexpert.org/institution/6811>, Spain-   Spanish 
or English
  workplan related to IOC Programme: Oceanographic Data Management  
<https://oceanexpert.org/document/38604>

-National Hydrographic  
Agency<https://oceanexpert.org/institution/24920>, Nigeria  
(https://nha.gov.ng/)<https://nha.gov.ng/>
   English
  workplan related to IOC Programme:  Ocean Observation  
System<https://oceanexpert.org/document/38608>

- Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural  
Resources,<https://oceanexpert.org/institution/23023> China-  English
  workplan related to IOC Programme:Early Warning Systems, Coastal  
Resilience, Data Management<https://oceanexpert.org/document/38609>

- Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and  
Geophysics<https://oceanexpert.org/institution/17057> of the Republic  
of Indonesia-  English
  workplan related to IOC Programme: Early Warning &  
Hazards<https://oceanexpert.org/document/38605>

- The Pacific Community<https://oceanexpert.org/institution/16694>,  
Fiji-  English
  workplan related to IOC Programme: Marine Spatial  
Planning<https://oceanexpert.org/document/38607>
Who can apply?

Training applicants must:


- be at the early stages of career development;

- be citizens from IOC Member States;
- be employed by government institutions, with the garanty of remain  
employed min 1 year after the traineeship ;
- work on activities contributing to implementation of work plans  
adopted by IOC Regional Sub-Commissions/IOC Mandate;
- have a supporting document of their institute/supervisor.
- upload their CV


How to apply?

https://oceanexpert.org/event/4988

Training applicants should complete the application form online  
here.<https://otga.wufoo.com/forms/mw9l4581nycpev/>

Deadline to apply: 05 July 2026(23:59 CEST)
Want to know more about the programme and previous cohorts:  
https://www.ioc.unesco.org/en/articles/building-ocean-capacity-through-people
  Kind regards

Sofie

Sofie de Baenst  (Ms)

OceanExpert Officer
OTGA secretariat

UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE ? InnovOcean Campus -  
Jacobsenstraat 1 ? 8400 Oostende ? Belgium
OceanExpert ID: https://oceanexpert.org/expert/31183
https://oceanexpert.org/
https://classroom.oceanteacher.org/
https://iode.org/


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Dear host institutes,


I am pleased to share with you, that the call for applications to the 
2026 IOC Ocean Traineeships is now open.

Grateful if you could share and circulate among your networks.

Details below aiming to reach as many interested applicants as 
possible.



I am at your disposal should you have any questions or require further 
clarifications about the application process. Thank you very much.


——
The UNESCO-IOC invites applications for the IOC Ocean Traineeships for 
2026 cohort. This programme aims to provide opportunities for hands-on 
learning and upskilling through a temporary assignment at host 
institutions with expertise on subject areas relevant to the IOC 
mandate.

For 2026 cohort, 8 host institutions offer placements to trainees 
providing their expertise in priority areas. The three-month traineeship 
begins between September and December 2026

List of Host institutes

- Phycology Division, Natural Sciences Facility, National University of 
La Plata, Argentina-  Spanish or English

   workplan related to IOC programme: Ocean Science, Harmful Algae Bloom

- Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, Brazil-  Portuguese or 
English
   workplan related to IOC programme:Biodiversity Data Management

-Indian National Centre for Ocean Information, India - English
  workplan related to IOC Programme: Ocean Observation System

-Spanish Insitute of Oceanography, Spain-  Spanish or English
  workplan related to IOC Programme: Oceanographic Data Management

-National Hydrographic Agency, Nigeria (https://nha.gov.ng/)
   English
  workplan related to IOC Programme:  Ocean Observation System

- Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, 
China-  English
  workplan related to IOC Programme:Early Warning Systems, Coastal 
Resilience, Data Management

- Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics of the Republic of 
Indonesia-  English
  workplan related to IOC Programme: Early Warning & Hazards

- The Pacific Community, Fiji-  English
  workplan related to IOC Programme: Marine Spatial Planning
Who can apply?
Training applicants must:



- be at the early stages of career development;

- be citizens from IOC Member States;
- be employed by government institutions, with the garanty of remain 
employed min 1 year after the traineeship ;
- work on activities contributing to implementation of work plans 
adopted by IOC Regional Sub-Commissions/IOC Mandate;
- have a supporting document of their institute/supervisor.
- upload their CV

How to apply?

https://oceanexpert.org/event/4988

Training applicants should complete the application form online here.

Deadline to apply: 05 July 2026(23:59 CEST)

Want to know more about the programme and previous cohorts: 
https://www.ioc.unesco.org/en/articles/building-ocean-capacity-through-people

  Kind regards
Sofie


Sofie de Baenst  (Ms)

OceanExpert Officer
OTGA secretariat

UNESCO/IOC Project Office for IODE – InnovOcean Campus - Jacobsenstraat 
1 – 8400 Oostende – Belgium
OceanExpert ID: https://oceanexpert.org/expert/31183
https://oceanexpert.org/
https://classroom.oceanteacher.org/
https://iode.org/


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