Graduate / Early-career marine researcher or practitionerMOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support.

ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027

Last verified 24 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027: MOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support. Eligibility: MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements.

Provider: International Seabed Authority and exploration contractors (current MOF-ROK route)
Host country: Pacific Ocean; embarkation/disembarkation Guam (United States)
Deadline: MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated.
Region: Global / internships

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements.
Funding: MOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support.
Study level: Graduate / Early-career marine researcher or practitioner
Deadline: MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated.

Key eligibility criteria

MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements.

Recorded funding information

MOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support.

About the ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027 (2026)

## Funding MOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support. ## Funding exclusions and obligations Contractor employees excluded; medical fitness and travel/entry documentation required; routes differ. ## Eligibility MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements. ## Application timing MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated. ## How to apply Use the official CTP portal and select Government of the Republic of Korea (MOF-ROK)/CFC, year 2027, At-sea Training, specialization N/A. Upload the signed nomination form, recent passport-sized photo, valid passport biopage, CV, degrees/certificates and English evidence. All contractors and placements count once; the BGR call is another route, not a separate award. ## Corrections from the recheck Keep two distinct contractor routes and deadlines; no universal all-Africa eligibility list. Membership and developing-State restrictions apply. ## Official sources - [https://isa.org.jm/mof-rok-cfc-2027-at-sea-training-programme/](https://isa.org.jm/mof-rok-cfc-2027-at-sea-training-programme/) - [https://isa.org.jm/bgr-pmn-at-sea-training-programme-2027/](https://isa.org.jm/bgr-pmn-at-sea-training-programme-2027/) - [https://isa.org.jm/member-states/](https://isa.org.jm/member-states/) - [https://ctp.isa.org.jm/](https://ctp.isa.org.jm/) ## Supplied immigration and travel advisories The following advisories were supplied with the research package and were not independently reverified during this publication check; confirm current official rules before travel. african_nationalities_B_F_M_J_suspension: Angola; Benin; Burundi; Côte d’Ivoire; Gabon; Gambia; Malawi; Mauritania; Nigeria; Senegal; Tanzania; Togo; Zambia; Zimbabwe; african_nationalities_full_suspension: Burkina Faso; Chad; Republic of the Congo; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Libya; Mali; Niger; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South Sudan; Sudan; checked_at_utc: 2026-10-23T21:01:14.518991+00:00; id: US_PP10998_2026; source: https://travel.state.gov/en/newsroom/visas/2026/suspension-of-visa-issuance-to-foreign-nationals-to-protect-the-security-of-the-united-states.html; summary: Programme eligibility is not U.S. visa clearance. State Department rules effective 1 January 2026 suspend all visa categories for certain nationalities and B/F/M/J categories for others. The rule concerns people outside the U.S. without a valid visa on that date, subject to exceptions including qualifying dual nationals and permanent residents. Previously valid visas were not revoked by this proclamation. Check the official rule and the host’s visa office for individual circumstances; host sponsorship cannot override immigration restrictions. ## Verification notes and limits Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Funding details in this record apply to the MOF-ROK route, not automatically to other contractors. Current membership independently checked: 48 African member states. Dates at sea remain approximate; exact timetable provided after selection. Confirm host-country entry permission before accepting. U.S. programme nationality eligibility is not visa permission; see the accompanying PP10998 advisory and verify the applicant’s citizenship, passport, valid visa and exception status.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

MOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support.

ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027 eligibility

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MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements.

ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

How to apply for the ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027 2026

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Check the provider's process
Consult https://ctp.isa.org.jm/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
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Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
3
Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027 deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

Planning suggestion: 12 months out
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Planning suggestion: 6 months out
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Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
Provider deadline
MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated.
Provider deadline information: MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Editorial verification note

Rechecked 2026-10-24T22:46:00Z; evidence: live-official. Funding details in this record apply to the MOF-ROK route, not automatically to other contractors. Current membership independently checked: 48 African member states. Dates at sea remain approximate; exact timetable provided after selection. Confirm host-country entry permission before accepting. U.S. programme nationality eligibility is not visa permission; see the accompanying PP10998 advisory and verify the applicant’s citizenship, passport, valid visa and exception status.

Last checked 10/24/2026

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027?+

MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements.

What funding does the ISA Contractors’ Training Programme – At-Sea Training 2027 offer?+

Listed funding: MOF-ROK covers relevant training costs including economy transport; contractor-specific support.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://ctp.isa.org.jm/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: MOF-ROK candidates from developing member States; BGR candidates from developing States; relevant scientific background and route-specific requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: MOF-ROK: 8 November 2026; BGR: 22 December 2026; no time/timezone stated.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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