Date Approved: June 2007

Terms of Reference

• Provide direction for SCOR’s capacity-building activities: participation of scientists from developing countries and countries with economies in transition in SCOR activities (e.g., guidelines for WG proposals), the POGO-SCOR Fellowship Program, travel grants (e.g., guidelines for grants), and provision of reports to libraries in developing countries.

• Guide and assist SCOR Executive Director in development of new capacity-building activities, particularly the Regional Graduate Networks of Oceanography activity.

• Assist SCOR-sponsored projects and working groups in developing and implementing their capacity-building activities.

• Help SCOR arrange funding for existing and new capacity-building activities.

• Assist SCOR in interacting with regional and international groups related to capacity building in ocean sciences, such as the ICSU regional centers, START, IOC regional programs, etc.

Meetings:

The group will work by email until new funds can be arranged for them to meet in person.

Questions or Comments?
Please contact SCOR.