MNF News Update | Applications are now invited for the CAPSTAN sea training program in 2026
Applications are now invited from Australian university students and trainers to join the CAPSTAN program in 2026.
CAPSTAN, the Collaborative Australian Postgraduate Sea Training Alliance Network, gives you the opportunity to take your passion for marine science on a deep dive and immerse yourself in the expertise, advanced systems and diverse equipment aboard CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator.
This will be a combined application round and offer two voyage opportunities in 2026:
Fully funded berths are available for Australian postgraduate and undergraduate university students. CAPSTAN also provides incredible opportunities for trainers and early career researchers to gain experience at sea and help train Australia's next generation of marine experts. This includes the opportunity for trainers to apply to lead a CAPSTAN voyage as the voyage Chief Scientist.
Don't miss the boat and the opportunity to put your passion into practice at sea!
CAPSTAN partners are committed to diversity and inclusion, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
APPLY NOW
For further details and to apply, visit www.csiro.au/capstan
Applications close on Monday 1 September 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST.
CAPSTAN is a maritime education and training initiative of CSIRO, the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) and the Australian and New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium (ANZIC).
CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, invites you to step aboard Australia’s advanced ocean research vessel, RV Investigator, during July while it’s in Hobart between research voyages.
This 94-metre super science ship is packed with state-of-the-art equipment to enable vital ocean and atmospheric research for Australia. Take this rare opportunity to step onboard and tour RV Investigator to explore above and below decks. The vessel will be open for public tours (self-guided) at the CSIRO Marine Laboratories, Hobart on Friday 25 July between 2:00-6:00PM.
Tours are free but places are strictly limited.
For more information and to make a booking visit:
https://events.csiro.au/Events/2025/June/25/RV-Investigator-Hobart-Open-Afternoon
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