GEBCO has been funded by the Nippon Foundation to train a new generation of scientists and hydrographers in ocean bathymetry through a 12-month course, leading to the Graduate Certificate in Ocean Mapping at the University of New Hampshire, USA.
During this training programme, students undertake an intensive 12-month training of lectures, practical laboratory and on the water projects, secondments to relevant laboratories and cruises on research or survey ships.
The course syllabus covers integrated seabed mapping systems and the fundamental of ocean mapping, acoustics, positioning, survey design, uncertainty management, geological and physical oceanography, seafloor characteristics, structure of ocean basins, data analysis and integration, and surface interpolation.
Deadline for application submission: 19th April 2026.
A description of the course, eligibility for entry, financial details, schedule, course content, contact information and a downloadable application form are available at: https://www.gebco.net/training
Applications should be sent directly to the course Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.