This program is open to any scientists who have time available to spend teaching and mentoring in a developing country. The scholarships are not intended to conduct joint research, although such research may develop as an outcome of a visit. The Deadline for Application is 4 December 2015.

On 16^th September 2015 CLIVAR launched its 20th anniversary with a ceremony at FIO. During the ceremony Prof Ma signed the agreement with WCRP for SOA/FIO to host the ICGPO for the next 4 years.