JOIDES Resolutions (JR) Academy for Undergraduate Students
Applications are open to join the JOIDES Resolutions (JR) Academy for Undergraduate Students during the Spring 2023 semester!
What: Sail aboard the amazing U.S. vessel for scientific ocean drilling, the JOIDES Resolution (the JR) on a transit from Greece to Spain. Learn about scientific ocean drilling as a tool to explore our Earth, and the fascinating discoveries that have and are being made about our planet Earth. In addiition, the program will focus on communication tools and projects to share cutting edge science with the broader community. This is a unique opportunity and may not be offered again any time soon. To learn more about the JR, explore here.
When: Arrive Heraklion, Greece February 10 and embark the vessel February 12; disembark February 22 in Tarragona, Spain; an additional 1-3 days after disembarking the vessel may be programmed for land-based activities/field trips.
Ports: Board in Heraklion, Greece, disembark in Tarragona, Spain
Who is Eligible:
• Must be at least 18 years old and enrolled in or accepted to a U.S. accredited institution of higher learning; Students who are early in their college careers, community college students, students from underrepresented groups in the geosciences, and first generation college students are especially encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable in a somewhat unpredictable environment
• Must be in generally good health and meet all shipboard medical requirements
• Must be able to work in close quarters at sea
Please visit for additional information and to apply https://joidesresolution.org/joides-resolution-academy/! The application deadline is Wednesday, December 7th!