Ship-Time Funding through the Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research (SWERVE)

Announcement:

The Swedish Research Vessel Infrastructure for Marine Research (SWERVE) will cover the cost of some ship-time for research on 6 Swedish research vessels (Ocean Surveyor, KBV181, Svea, Skagerak, Electra and Oden). The ship-time will be awarded based on scientific excellence of the applications and logistical feasibility; as determined through a competitive review process. The successful applicants will be granted research time on one of the six Swedish research vessels with no ship-hire cost. Other costs may be incurred, such as fuel or food.

The call for applications will be announced in the fall of 2024 for ship-based research to be conducted in 2025. This is early notification, so that you can start to plan your research. Note that this is not funding for research, it is only funding to cover the hire-cost of the vessel and its associated equipment. More details on the application process will be circulated as soon as possible. Granted ship time can vary from a single berth on an existing voyage; combined or multi-project shared voyages; or a single project voyage. Geographic area for voyages is not restricted, and although existing operations are predominantly from the Baltic to the Skagerrak Sea, voyages further afield may also be supported.

If you have questions regarding the ship-time funding, please contact SWERVE Director, Louise Newman (louise.newman@gu.se).

If you would like to be kept informed about SWERVE, including the opening of the call for ship-time funding, please register to the SWERVE email list https://airtable.com/appWzhb95N1DWgmCy/shr8amlOne3wPezMP

Background:

SWERVE is a VR-funded national infrastructure that is delivered by a consortium of 7 Swedish organisations (SPRS, SU, SGU, SLU, SMHI, UmU, and GU). SWERVE brings together 6 research vessels and the National Oceanographic Data Center to enhance the accessibility of vessels, equipment, technical expertise and data for the Swedish marine research community. Starting in April 2024, SWERVE will deliver networks, technician training and support, data management and infrastructure, and funding of ship time for marine research. A website will be delivered soon, which will provide more information on the infrastructure and associated opportunities.

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Dr Louise Newman

Director, SWERVE