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Become a volunteer for the One Ocean Science Congress!

The One Ocean Science Congress, organized by CNRS and IFREMER, to be held in Nice, France, from 3 to 6 June 2025, is a UN Special Event serving as the scientific foundation of the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3).

It aims to provide Heads of State, Government, all participants of the third United Nations Ocean Conference, and the broader society, with comprehensive scientific insights on the ocean’s health, dynamics and future trajectory, on its conservation and sustainable uses, and on the services and benefits it provides to humanity.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with leading edge ocean research, interact with renowned researchers, and foster connections with fellow volunteers.

Deadline for applications: 31 March 2025

The Ocean Decade Contribution ‘Our Shared Ocean’, led by the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Marine Institute, is accepting applications for various mobility and travel grants, aimed towards the Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean, Pacific, Africa, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea). This includes grants for research conferences and workshops, which can support travel to the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference (9-13 June, Nice, France).

There are several deadlines for each grant, and the first deadline is 28 February.

IOCAFRICA, the Sub-Commission for Africa and the Adjacent Island States of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, is offering a travel grant initiative to support African Early Career Ocean Professionals participation in the One Ocean Science Congress (3-6 June, Nice, France) and the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your work, engage with global experts, and amplify Africa’s voice in ocean governance.

Deadline for applications: 31 March 2025

This 3-month training program in New York City is aims to increase the capacity of government officials from SIDS to effectively implement ocean governance and international legal frameworks.

Deadline for applications: 30 March 2025.

This 4-month training program in New York City aims to assist developing States in addressing strategically important and time-sensitive issues in ocean affairs and the law of the sea.

Deadline for applications: 30 March 2025.

Be a youth participant on a 2025 SOI expedition! SOI expedition programs create global youth leaders through transformative, experiential opportunities, joining together diverse youth (ages 14 to 35) and educators to create rich, immersive learning environments that encourage action towards a better future for our planet.

The OceanX Young Explorers program gives students ages 18-24 the opportunity to embark on an immersive multi-day experience with workshops, hands-on activities and independent study to acquire foundational knowledge and skills in ocean science, marine operations, and digital media storytelling alongside world-class experts. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

The OceanX Early Career Explorers program selects early career professionals over 25 years old who identify as having five or fewer years professional experience to join peers and world-class faculty in an engaging multi-day experience to develop mentors and support networks, deepen their knowledge about ocean exploration, and strengthen their career’s impact for ocean advocacy through intensive projects and immersive workshops. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.