Overview
This program is no longer accepting applications for Spring 2026.
Opportunity Description
What is Unique about this Opportunity?
Be part of a professional effort to protect the world’s oceans…
- Embark on a blue water adventure sailing from New Zealand to Tahiti
- Extract, amplify, sequence, and learn bioinformatic pipelines to analyze DNA in the ship’s lab
- Engage in real-world research on population genomics and contribute to biodiversity conservation
Who Should Apply?
The Marine Biodiversity & Conservation program is geared toward students interested in in ocean science as a career, as well as those interested in marine ecology and conservation, molecular biology, or environmental marine policy.
Prerequisites are one introductory science course and one 200-level science lab.
Things to consider before applying
- Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to next steps
- Find answers on the Education Abroad website for Cornell study abroad policy, health, and safety updates
- Connect with past participants to learn more about the on-site experience.
- Still have questions? Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisor
- Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @Global_Cornell
How do I apply?
Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. You may complete both steps simultaneously, but the Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit any approval or nomination to the program.
- For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page.
- For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section. (Note: This deadline may be in advance of the general Cornell deadline for approval. Many programs fill by rolling admission.)
