OYSTER
Orienting Young ScienTists of EuromaRine
Created in 2018, OYSTER (Orienting Young ScienTists of EuromaRine) is an independent working group funded by the EuroMarine network. OYSTER is dedicated to promoting and supporting opportunities for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in marine science.
OYSTER’s Aims
Since its foundation, OYSTER has continually connected with similarly oriented groups and institutions to collaborate on common goals and actions.
Engage with and represent ECRs within the EuroMarine network.
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Provide skills development, networking opportunities, and professional support for ECRs.
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Develop initiatives to support and integrate ECRs within European marine research.
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Contribute towards capacity building for ECRs across EuroMarine member organisations.
OYSTER’s Activities
Ocean Decade Alliance
In 2020, the OYSTER network officially joined the Ocean Decade Alliance, a global coalition of ocean actors working together to support, enhance, and leverage commitments towards the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
The OYSTER Group
The group is comprised of more than 20 PhD and postdoctoral researchers. New group members are recruited every year. The group holds monthly virtual meetings and an annual in-person meeting coinciding with the EuroMarine General Assembly. For more information, please contact Oyster@euromarinenetwork.eu.
OYSTER Funding
OYSTER received initial funding from EuroMarine via three successful proposals in 2016, 2018 and 2019. In 2020, EuroMarine committed to providing annual funding to OYSTER. Since 2019, BNP Paribas has provided additional funding for OYSTER activities as a patron of the network. This external financial support has allowed the network to expand their activities to serve the wider ECR community across Europe, and simultaneously support the objectives of the UN Ocean Decade.
