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Unlock your at-sea scientist

Four students along a railing on board RV Investigator.As a CAPSTAN student, you will actively participate in all aspects of pre-voyage and at-sea training under the guidance of CAPSTAN trainers, CSIRO staff and the ship’s crew. This includes workshops and seminars, sample and data collection at sea, shift work, and assessment tasks. You are required to positively engage with staff to complete the on-boarding tasks required of all voyage participants in preparation for the voyage. 

This position is not paid. If you are from a subscribing university, the CAPSTAN program will cover the cost of your travel to and from the city of departure and arrival, as well as your accommodation for the period of the program.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in a relevant degree at an Australian University at the time of the voyage.
  • Ability to pass a sea-going medical.
  • Placements will be prioritised for postgraduate students but undergraduate student placements will also be offered, at the discretion of the CAPSTAN Steering Committee.

Current voyage opportunities

Applications for CAPSTAN voyage 4 (CAPSTAN 04) in March 2025 will open shortly in the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) portal. Applications are invited from interested students and trainers including a voyage Chief Scientist.

OPEN: Monday 16 September 2024 at 12:01 AM AEST

CLOSE: Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 11:59 PM AEDT

CAPSTAN 04 will be a 10-day multi-disciplinary voyage out of Hobart from 8-17 March 2025. Pre-voyage workshops will take place in-person in Hobart the week commencing 3 March 2025 (exact dates TBC).

Unlock your at-sea scientist

As a CAPSTAN student, you will actively participate in all aspects of pre-voyage and at-sea training under the guidance of CAPSTAN trainers, CSIRO staff and the ship’s crew. This includes workshops and seminars, sample and data collection at sea, shift work, and assessment tasks. You are required to positively engage with staff to complete the on-boarding tasks required of all voyage participants in preparation for the voyage. 

This position is not paid. If you are from a subscribing university, the CAPSTAN program will cover the cost of your travel to and from the city of departure and arrival, as well as your accommodation for the period of the program.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in a relevant degree at an Australian University at the time of the voyage.
  • Ability to pass a sea-going medical.
  • Placements will be prioritised for postgraduate students but undergraduate student placements will also be offered, at the discretion of the CAPSTAN Steering Committee.

Current voyage opportunities

Applications for CAPSTAN voyage 4 (CAPSTAN 04) in March 2025 will open shortly in the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) portal. Applications are invited from interested students and trainers including a voyage Chief Scientist.

OPEN: Monday 16 September 2024 at 12:01 AM AEST

CLOSE: Tuesday 15 October 2024 at 11:59 PM AEDT

CAPSTAN 04 will be a 10-day multi-disciplinary voyage out of Hobart from 8-17 March 2025. Pre-voyage workshops will take place in-person in Hobart the week commencing 3 March 2025 (exact dates TBC).

Apply for CAPSTAN

1) Create your account in the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) portal, and 2) Select the CAPSTAN section and complete your application.

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