FYORD (Foster Young Ocean Researcher Development)

With the FYORD program we support the development of young marine researchers from master's students to doctoral students to postdocs in taking the next step towards a successful career in marine topics.

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© FYORD, KMS / Uni Kiel

FYORD, with its specific marine science support, builds on the existing overarching junior researcher support programs of CAU - Graduate Center and Postdoctoral Center.

News from FYORD

29.09.2023
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FYORD Travel Grant – Tony Cabus goes to GeoBerlin

For the first time, the FYORD Travel Grant supported a FYORD member to visit an international conference.

 
20.09.2023
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Fulbright Scholar joins Kiel University to study the carbon cycle

Cassandra Bartels from the US investigates the role of the Southern Ocean in the global carbon cycle

 
17.09.2023
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FYORD Travel Grant

FYORD members can now apply for a travel grant of up to 500€.

 
15.09.2023
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Award for Young Marine Research 2024

The deadline for the Annette Barthelt-Award 2024 is November 1, 2023.

 

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Events & Courses

06.10.2023 | Hybridsession, Mexico and via Zoom

Hybrid session on Blue Justice/Marine Justice

In the context of the 4th EnJust (Network Environmental Justice) Meeting in Mexico and Online on the 6th October.

10.10.2023 - 11.10.2023 | Vigo, Galicia, Spain

EurOCEAN Conference 2023

The registration deadline for the conference is September 15, 2023.

12.10.2023 | Anschar Park, Kiel

FYORD Retreat 2023

This retreat's topic is career orientation in and outside of academia with application of case studies.

17.10.2023 - 25.04.2023 | Hiddensee Island, Germany.

20. Coastal Summer School 2023

Application-Deadline is April 30, 2023.

01.11.2023 | CAU

FYORD Workshop: Ocean Data Visualization and Analysis

Workshop on "How to use Ocean Data View (ODV)" with Prof. Dr. Julia Gottschalk.

29.11.2023 - 30.11.2023 | Brussels, Belgium

EMODnet Open Conference 2023

Goal of the conference is to present the new Central Portal of the European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet).

10.04.2024 - 12.04.2024 | Barcelona, Spain

2024 Ocean Decade Conference

Delivering the science we need for the ocean we want! Registration deadline is October 30, 2023.

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Masters@FYORD

FYORD supports the networking of master's students with experienced researchers to solidify the career plans of students early on.

 

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Docs@FYORD

As a bridging qualification phase between student and independent postdoctoral researcher, the education of doctoral candidates and structuring of the doctorate play a special role within the FYORD program.

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Postdocs@FYORD

After the PhD, early career researches have to deal with very specific challenges by building their independent research profile and making decisions about their career options inside or outside academia.

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Kiel Marine Science - Connected Research
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel - Kiel University
Geomar Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel