Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Early Career Scientist Workshop

Early Career Scientist Workshop - Scholarship Application

DECEMBER 5-11, 2026 // FEBRUARY 3-9, 2027
Course Selection

This application form is for two SEPARATE Early Career Scientist Workshops. Please read and answer the questions within this form carefully to ensure that you are applying for the course that is the best fit for you.
OPTION 1: December 5th - 11th, 2026 Early Career Workshop

This Early Career Scientist Workshop will be co-led with Dr. Nigel Hussey, focusing on movement ecology in the marine environment.
OPTION 2: February 3rd - 9th, 2027 Early Career Workshop

This Early Career Scientist Workshop will be co-led with Dr. Mark Bond, focusing on how research is applied to fisheries policy and governmental frameworks.
Please select which workshop you would like to apply for:
General Information
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Must be 18 years of age.
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About You

We want to learn about you from YOU. Any obvious use of AI to complete answers on this application will result in immediate disqualification.
Work/Student Status
This workshop is specifically designed for early career scientists who are within the first 5 years of obtaining their degree in the marine/biological sciences. Please confirm that you fall within this description.
This workshop will be conducted in English, however we will tailor the pace and content of the course to be inclusive of participants for which English may not be their first language. Please indicate your English language skills:
Current degree(s) held
Please explain your current position in marine science/biological sciences and your future career goals.

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Please explain any circumstances or challenges you currently face for obtained career development (i.e., location based, financial, lack of institutional support etc.)

0/500
The December 2026 workshop will include content with a specific focus on movement ecology. How will your participation in this workshop improve productivity in your career, and therefore advance marine conservation? (If not applying for this workshop, please write N/A.)

0/500
The February 2027 workshop will include content with a specific focus on fisheries policy and international governmental frameworks. How will your participation in this workshop improve productivity in your career, and therefore advance marine conservation? (If not applying for this workshop, please write N/A.)

0/500
How will you share this experience and the contents of the workshop with colleagues, thereby expanding the conservation impact?

0/500

Supporting Documents

These must be in PDF format. Please note that due to the high number of applications, letters are an important part of your application and getting to know you as an applicant. If the individual writing a letter of recommendation would like to submit separately from this form, their PDF may be emailed to internships@biminisharklab.com. In the place of the letter, please upload a file with information on who the letter is from, their email, and any other relevant information.
Cover Letter

Please upload as PDF under format: Firstname_Lastname_Cover_Letter
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CV or Resume

Please upload your CV as a PDF under format: Firstname_Lastname_CV
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Letter of Recommendation 1

Please upload your letter of recommendation as PDF under format: Firstname_Lastname_LOR1
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Letter of Recommendation 2

Please upload your letter of recommendation as PDF under format: Firstname_Lastname_LOR2
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Agreement
All participants are required to follow the house rules and sign the BBFSF Waiver and Code of Conduct prior to arrival. Please select the box to confirm that, upon acceptance, you will follow the BBFSF rules, and sign both the Waiver and abide by the Code of Conduct.
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Early Career Scientist Workshop - Scholarship Application

Course Selection

OPTION 1: December 5th - 11th, 2026 Early Career Workshop

OPTION 2: February 3rd - 9th, 2027 Early Career Workshop

General Information

About You

Health and Safety

Supporting Documents

Agreement

Thank you for completing your application!