Ocean Support
What is Ocean Support?
Voice of the Ocean supports scientific research projects through a variety of means; infrastructure support for fieldwork, development of methodology, or even support with data management and distribution.
We primarily aim to support initiatives that focus on the Baltic Sea, especially when the project involves our marine infrastructure (vessels and gliders), however, we are open to discussions about more international projects.
One of the biggest obstacles for individual researchers, or small groups, is access to and use of appropriate research infrastructure. We offer bespoke project support, all the way through from developing methodology to data provision, using our existing assets, at no cost to the researcher. We also provide an expert operations team to help develop the safest methodology to create a successful project.
How to apply
The process of an application for a Ocean Support project consists of three stages. Download our application checklist here.
- The first draft of the project proposal is sent to Voice of the Ocean in good time before the Ocean Support deadline.
- Voice of the Ocean will arrange a meeting to discuss the suggested project and if any changes need to be added to the proposal due to technical or logistical issues.
- Send in the final application before the deadline.
- For oceanographic projects, get in touch with Louise Biddle or Anna Willstrand Wranne.
- If your project has a cultural or historical perspective, contact Björn Hagberg.
- For projects regarding education and ocean literacy, contact Niklas Nilsson.
Application process
Ocean Support projects are selected through a decision making process involving both our internal experts and our independent scientific advisory board. The application deadlines will be twice yearly.
Round 1 – 2024
Round 2 – 2024
Voice of the Ocean co-authorship policy
The Voice of the Ocean code of conduct for co-authorship for Voice of the Ocean researchers can be downloaded here.
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