About this opportunity

The Crustal Ocean Biosphere Research Accelerator (COBRA) is pleased to announce a paid training opportunity that is open to international early career participants. The COBRA Early Career Leadership 'Master Class' will train COBRA fellows in deep-sea expedition planning from start to finish. This course will equip participants with the skills and tools to successfully design, propose, and execute deep-sea oceanographic field research, with a collaborative, just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive approach. Example topics to be covered in the Master Class include: Assets for conducting deep-sea research and exploration; Funding and proposal writing tips; Developing concepts through respectful and reciprocal engagement with others; Cruise preparation how-to; At-sea operations overview; Telepr