ECORD IODP

Call for applications to serve as a member of the IODP3 Safety and Environment Advisory (SEA) Group now open! - https://iodp3.org/call-for-iodp3-safety-and-environment-advisory-sea-group/

Opportunity for Science Communicators | IODP³ Expedition 507 📣

ECORD, on behalf of the International Ocean Drilling Programme (IODP³ ) has opened applications for Science Communicators to join Expedition 507: Late Cenozoic Glaciers, Landscapes, Climates, and Ecosystems of the North Sea.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside an international expedition team, translating cutting-edge geoscience into engaging and accessible communication for the public, policymakers, and other stakeholders.

The call is open to professionals with expertise in science communication, journalism, multimedia production, photography, videography, podcasting, illustration, digital media, and other creative communication formats. Strong outreach networks and innovative approaches to public engagement are considered valuable assets.

📅 Application deadline: 21 August 2026
🔗 More information and how to apply: https://iodp3.org/call-for-participation-science-communicator-iodp3-expedition-507/

📣 Special Call to Participate in IODP3 Expedition 507: GLACE-NS

Expedition GLACE-NS aims to investigate the late Plio-Pleistocene succession of the North Sea Basin and the environmental and ecological information preserved within it.

Through this Special Call, scientists from ECORD member countries are invited to apply to join the IODP3 Expedition 507 Science Team. Scientists from the UK, France, Germany, and Norway are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications are especially welcomed from scientists with expertise in:
🔹 Macrofossils and malacology
🔹 Glacial sedimentology
🔹 Optically stimulated luminescence

📅 Application deadline: Thursday, 30 July 2026, 23:59 GMT
More info: https://iodp3.org/special-call-expedition-507/

📘 The ECORD Annual Report 2024–2025 is now online!

Covering two transformative years for scientific ocean drilling, this report highlights the final phase of the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) and the transition to the International Ocean Drilling Programme (IODP3). It showcases key scientific achievements, community activities, and the collaborative efforts that have helped shape the future of international ocean research.

🔗 Read the full report here: https://www.ecord.org/resources/reports/activities/

Last week in Trieste, Italy, the workshop “Mani in Pasta” brought together researchers to define a clear scientific vision and identify the writing team for a SPARC proposal.

SPARC (Scientific Projects using Ocean Drilling Archives) proposals are part of the IODP³ programme and focus on extracting new scientific insights from existing ocean drilling materials and datasets through innovative and interdisciplinary approaches.

The proposal will investigate Antarctic Bottom Water formation and the slowdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) during past warm periods. The project aims to maximize the scientific value of existing drilling data from key deep-water formation sites in both hemispheres through consistent new analytical approaches and the integration of machine learning techniques.

By improving our understanding of hemispheric phase relationships, this work will contribute to better forecasting of future climate scenarios in our warming world.

More about SPARCs here: https://iodp3.org/proposals/

Get hands-on skills at the Marine Geoscience Masterclass!

The ANZIC Masterclass prepares you for future international scientific drilling opportunities!

🔹 Fieldwork in stunning Doubtful Sound, including coring

🔹 Analyse your sediment cores in a cutting-edge lab at University of Otago

🔹 Learn from top scientists and build your research and analysis skills

🔹 Make friends & career connections

When: From 30 November to 12 December, 2026
Where: Fiordland and Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand.
Who: spots available for international students.

Learn more and apply by 9 June: https://anzic.org/masterclass2026/
Australian-New Zealand International Scientific Drilling Consortium