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In 2018-19, the Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response (MEOPAR) Network will offer up to threeÌýPostdoctoral Awards. The awards willÌýprovide top-up funding ($20,000/year) to highly-qualified postdoctoral candidates who have secured a base level of funding from other sources.

Proposed research activities must address MEOPAR’s organizational objective: To connect partners, resources and expertise to prepare for risks and take advantage of opportunities in the changing marine environment. Research must be linked to one of MEOPAR’s four challenge areas: Ocean Observation; Forecasting/Projection; Coastal Resilience; and Marine Operations/ Transportation.Ìý

The purpose of these awards is to bring new postdoctoral fellows into the network and to connect them with MEOPAR-funded researchers and Highly-Qualified Personnel (HQP). MEOPAR’s top-up funding will empower postdoctoral candidates to take full advantage of professional development and career-building opportunities, providing them with the ability to:

• Increase their stipend for financial flexibility;Ìý
• Participate in training and networking opportunities through MEOPAR;Ìý
• Present and discuss results at national and international conferences and other fora;
• Purchase or fund specialized equipment, travel, or supplies for their research; or
• Offset costs associated with publication.Ìý

Application instructions and eligibility criteria are available on MEOPAR’s website.

The deadline to apply isÌý3 July 2018.ÌýQuestions about the award may be directed to Laura Avery (laura.avery@meopar.ca).

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