MMOA Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers
The bursary provides aspiring marine mammal observers, protected species observers and passive acoustic monitoring operators with the resources to develop their skills and expertise.
The MMOA & IMarEST Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers supports student marine mammal observers and other early career marine mammal practitioners.
Jointly funded by the IMarEST’s Don Bootle Fund and the Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA), the Bursary provides aspiring Marine Mammal Observers (MMOs), Protected Species Observers (PSOs) and Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) Operators with the necessary resources to allow them to enhance their skills and expertise through participating in relevant specialised training programs and/or by obtaining equipment.
This bursary aims to facilitate access to training opportunities for career advancement and competency development in marine mammal observation and conservation.
The Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers has been officially endorsed the UN Ocean Decade.
Who is eligible?
Individuals must meet both of the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a member of the IMarEST and in an appropriate category of membership
- The applicant must be an Associate Member of the Marine Mammal Observer Association (MMOA)
The bursary can only apply to industry-specific training courses, marine mammal field survey internship experiences, or equipment. Such courses would include JNCC MMO training certifications or equivalent, field internships, work experience, and other relevant courses, etc.
About the IMarEST
They are the largest marine organisation of our kind and the first institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body The IMarEST promote the scientific development of marine engineering, science and technology, providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and practices and upholding the status, standards and knowledge of marine professionals worldwide.
To learn more, visit their website here: https://www.imarest.org/
How to apply
Applicants must complete the application form and send it to [email protected].
Appplicants must provide contact details for a reference willing to provide a written statement in support of their application. For further information, please see the criteria document.
Applications should be received by 31 January each year.
