ECORD 2026 Summer School Scholarships Open for Young Ocean Scientists Worldwide
The global ocean research community has announced an exciting academic mobility opportunity for early-career researchers. The ECORD Summer School Scholarships 2026, funded by the European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling (ECORD), are now inviting applications from promising young scientists working in marine science, geology, oceanography, and related disciplines.
These scholarships are designed to support participation in one of three prestigious ECORD Summer Schools scheduled for 2026, hosted in Urbino (Italy), Bremen (Germany), and Leicester (United Kingdom). The program aims to strengthen the next generation of ocean scientists by providing advanced training in scientific ocean drilling, Earth systems, and marine geoscience.
Through these scholarships, selected participants gain the opportunity to collaborate with international experts, receive specialized training, and build valuable research networks within the global marine science community.
The scholarships are primarily intended for PhD candidates and early-career researchers from ECORD member countries, offering financial support to help them attend one of the intensive summer schools. While the exact number of awards may vary depending on the summer school session and available funding, ECORD typically supports a limited group of highly promising young researchers through this initiative.
Funding Blueprint: What the ECORD Scholarship Covers?
To reduce financial barriers for promising researchers, ECORD offers partial financial assistance to help scholars attend the summer schools and participate fully in the academic activities.
Selected scholarship recipients may receive financial support covering the following costs:
- Contribution toward summer school registration fees
- Partial or full international or domestic travel expenses
- Accommodation costs during the program period
- Support for subsistence or daily living expenses during the summer school
- Access to training sessions, workshops, and field-related learning activities
The funding is designed as a cost-sharing support mechanism, meaning it may partially or substantially offset the overall cost of attending the program depending on individual circumstances.
Who Can Apply: Eligibility Criteria for ECORD Scholarships?
The scholarship program specifically targets emerging researchers who are building their careers in marine and Earth sciences.
Applicants must generally meet the following conditions to be considered:
- Must be young scientists based in ECORD member countries
- Preference given to PhD students
- Early-career postdoctoral researchers may also apply
- Applicants should demonstrate clear research interest in ocean drilling, marine geology, or Earth sciences
- Must submit a strong Letter of Interest explaining academic motivation
- Must provide a recommendation or support letter from a supervisor
- Must be willing to attend one of the 2026 ECORD Summer Schools
The selection process focuses strongly on scientific motivation, research potential, and relevance of the summer school training to the applicant’s academic career path.
Submit Application: https://iodp3.org/call-for-ecord-scholarships-2026-to-attend-2026-ecord-summer-schools/
The last date to apply for the ECORD Summer School Scholarship for the Urbino 2026 Summer School is 20 March 2026.