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 07 (November-December 2027) will be invited in early 2027. CAPSTAN voyage opportunities and the opening of application calls will be promoted via the MNF website and MNF mailing list.
Subscribe to the MNF mailing list
Apply for CAPSTAN
When a CAPSTAN voyage application call is open, follow these steps to apply:
- Create your account in the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) portal
- Select the CAPSTAN section and complete your application.
Submit an application to be a CAPSTAN student [via MFP Portal]
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 07 (November-December 2027) will be invited in early 2027. CAPSTAN voyage opportunities and the opening of application calls will be promoted via the MNF website and MNF mailing list.
Subscribe to the MNF mailing list
Apply for CAPSTAN
When a CAPSTAN voyage application call is open, follow these steps to apply:
- Create your account in the Marine Facilities Planning (MFP) portal
- Select the CAPSTAN section and complete your application.
Submit an application to be a CAPSTAN student [via MFP Portal]