Each year, EuroGOOS celebrates an early-career researcher in operational oceanography, marine safety, climate change, ecosystems and ocean health with a grant of € 3,000. The Kostas Nittis Award was established in the memory of EuroGOOS Secretary General and strategic leader Dr. Kostas Nittis (1964-2014).

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to present their work at international conferences and events, expand their professional networks, and reach out to potential research partners and future employers.

Who should apply? 

Eligible candidates should be:

• Under 30 on the day of the nomination deadline
• Student at a Master of Science, PhD level, or recent PhD, carrying out research or innovation
  projects in climate change, marine safety, ecosystem and ocean health, or operational oceanography (ocean observations, ocean data, numerical modelling, operational ocean services, etc.)
• Nominated by current EuroGOOS members

Detailed information on the application process is available here

​Deadline for submissions: 5 May 2023​.