(IORA) Early Career Ocean Professionals 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Early Career Ocean Professionals Program, offering emerging professionals a unique opportunity to build skills and networks. Through this program, participants will contribute meaningful insights that support Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Member States to identify practical strategies for the sustainable use, protection and restoration of blue carbon ecosystems.
Eligible applicants from any IORA Member State who are within six years of completing their highest degree are invited to apply for the opportunity to undertake a project with the Blue Carbon Hub at the Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre in Perth, Australia. The 2026 program will run between 5 October and 27 November 2026.
Download the program call-out brief below to learn more about the opportunity, assessment criteria, and how to apply.
Download the FAQs below for quick answers to common questions about the application process, eligibility, and key dates.
Apply below for the opportunity to join us in Perth and take the next step in contributing to impactful blue carbon initiatives.
The application deadline is 7 August 2026, with applicants to be notified of the outcome via email by 31 August 2026. Applicants are encouraged to read the brief and the FAQs carefully and follow the instructions.
For detailed eligibility criteria and application requirements, please refer to the FAQs available in the current calls section of the Blue Carbon Hub website. Further information about previous ECOP programs can also be accessed via our website.
For questions regarding the program or application process, please contact the Blue Carbon Hub. For endorsement-related enquiries, applicants should contact the IORA Secretariat, with relevant correspondence copied as required.