Month: April 2026

National Maritime Museum Fellowships

https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/collectie/onderzoek/fellowships/aanmelden-fellowship-2026

Van de Velde Fellowship

The Van de Velde Fellowship provides a one-off stipend of up to €25,000, including travel expenses, for maritime-historical materials-technical research. Historical objects themselves play a central role as sources, and the collection of Het Scheepvaartmuseum is the starting point of your research. The amount can be provided to you personally or to your employer. The fellowship is open to individuals with a Master’s degree or equivalent in restoration, PhD candidates, and academics who have already obtained a PhD. The duration of the fellowship is a maximum of twelve months; the earliest start date is 1 September 2026. By mutual agreement, the fellowship may also be started later, up to 1 December 2026 at the latest. The closing date for applications is 28 May 2026 .

Interested in this fellowship? 

Are you interested in this fellowship? Then view the PDF here  , which describes the procedure, the timeline, and the topics and selection criteria used. 

The English translation of the Van de Velde Fellowship call text can be found here .

Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship 

The Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship provides a one-time stipend of up to €5,000, including travel expenses, for maritime historical research based on objects in the collection of the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. This year, for the first time, it is possible to apply for the Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship, which focuses specifically on Zeeland’s maritime history, archaeology, and culture. The starting point for this is both the collection of the National Maritime Museum and the collection of the Maritime Muzeeum Zeeland in Vlissingen. The amount can be awarded exclusively to you personally. The fellowship is open to Master’s students who have graduated (or will graduate shortly or recently). The duration of the fellowship is a maximum of six months; the earliest start date is September 1, 2026. In consultation, it is also possible to start the fellowship later, up to December 1, 2026 at the latest. The closing date for applications is May 28, 2026 .

Interested in this fellowship? 

Are you interested in this fellowship? Click here  to open the PDF describing the procedure, the timeline, the topics, and the selection criteria used. 

The English translation of the Prof. JCM Warnsinck Fellowship call text can be found here . 

Curious about fellowships from previous years?  You can read all about them here .

The Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping (CCOM) at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a Research Scientist to support research and development in nautical cartography, geospatial visualization, and decision-support for navigation systems.

https://usnh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/University-of-New-Hampshire–Main-Campus/Research-Scientist-II_JR7282

The position aims to address research and development challenges in nautical cartography, Electronic Navigational Chart (ENC) advancement, and S-100–based maritime data systems, including the design, prototyping, and evaluation of symbology, as well as broader computational cartography topics such as geospatial data management, automated generalization workflows, and portrayal logic within structured spatial data models.

The successful candidate will work at the intersection of visual perception, cartography, geospatial data systems, and maritime navigation, addressing challenges arising from the continued expansion of new maritime products and services. The position requires the ability to engage with structured spatial data models and standards-driven environments, and to reason about how data structures, generalization processes, portrayal rules, and layered visualization strategies interact within electronic chart systems. The candidate will also contribute to research-driven modernization of digital nautical chart production and portrayal practices.


Research outcomes are expected to be translated into practical tools and prototype implementations that inform standards development and operational practice. The work has direct relevance to NOAA-funded initiatives and international standards development and offers opportunities for scholarly publication and applied impact. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, graduate students, and external partners (including NOAA and International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) working groups) to investigate how cartographic design, symbology, and spatial data structures behave under operational constraints, and to translate these findings into technical guidance, prototype tools, and standards-informed recommendations.

NOAA is seeking applications from members of the public to fill member and alternate positions on the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary advisory council.

https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/wisconsin/involved/recruitment.html

NOAA is seeking applications from members of the public to fill member and alternate positions on the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary advisory council. The positions include: Citizen-at-Large, Diving/Dive Clubs/Archaeology, Education (Higher Education), Fishing, History/Heritage/Public Interpretation, Maritime Industry, Recreation, and Tourism and Marketing. Applications will be accepted through April 24, 2026.

Council members and alternates provide advice and recommendations to NOAA regarding sanctuary management and will act as liaisons to community and constituent groups.

For more information on the advisory council please contact jean.prevo@noaa.gov.

More information about sanctuary advisory councils is available on the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries website..

Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council actively recruits for new members and alternates when positions are available. Check our website frequently for updates on how you can help manage your underwater treasures! We also welcome your participation at future council meetings!

Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of maritime heritage resources.