Application Form | 2027–2028

Thank you for your interest in the Nippon Foundation–Partnership for Observation of the Global Ocean (NF-POGO) Centre of Excellence.

Please complete all required sections and upload the requested supporting documents. We encourage applicants to provide clear, specific answers that reflect their own experiences, interests, and professional goals.

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.

Note that the 2027-2028 offering of the NF-POGO Centre of Excellence is contingent on funding. 

AI Use and Application Integrity

All written responses must represent the applicant's own original work, experiences, perspectives, and ideas. Applicants must not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including ChatGPT or other generative AI platforms, to generate or substantially write their application responses. Basic spelling, grammar, and language assistance is permitted, provided the content and ideas remain the applicant's own.

Applications may be reviewed for potential AI-generated content as part of the selection process. This may include the use of AI-detection tools, manual review, and follow-up questions during interviews. AI-detection results will not be used as the sole basis for disqualification.

Applicants may be asked to clarify or discuss their written responses during the interview process. Misrepresentation or failure to comply with the application integrity requirements may result in disqualification