Equipment Awards

Established in 2012, the Aquatec Equipment Awards Programme is designed to support emerging marine scientists by providing access to advanced acoustic and subsea technologies essential for their research. This initiative bridges the gap between the scientific community and sophisticated research tools, fostering innovative studies that address critical environmental challenges. With a focus on marine conservation, the programme encourages applications that use these advanced technologies to explore and protect our oceans, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and advancing marine science.

The map reveals the Aquatec Equipment Awards Programme’s significant global presence. Each highlighted country signifies where our successful awardees have engaged in marine research, underlining our programme’s targeted contributions across different countries and continents. These regions, enriched by pivotal studies using instruments like the AQUAscat^® acoustic sediment profilers and the AQUAlogger^® series, embody our enduring commitment to marine science and understanding oceanic environments.

To apply for the Aquatec Equipment Awards Programme, aspiring awardees must submit a concise proposal that includes the following:

• The research context and the processes to be studied.
• Clearly defined research objectives.
• Justification for the need of the chosen instrument.
• Deployment plan detailing how the instrument will be used.
• Explanation of how the data obtained will advance their research goals.

Proposals are reviewed by a panel from Aquatec’s product management, engineering, and marketing teams and evaluated on criteria of scientific merit, innovation, practical implementation, and the necessity for the instrument. Selected applicants will be notified and, upon agreement to terms and conditions, will receive the instrument in time for their study.

Awardees are expected to return the instrument post-research and submit a detailed report of their finding and different images of the instrument being used. Once a satisfactory report is received, a travel grant is provided, enhancing the value of the award.

Ready to contribute to marine science research with Aquatec instruments? Please make sure you submit your application before the deadline on April 26, 2024. Downloading and completing your submission is straightforward:

• Click the button below to download the ‘Aquatec Award Application Form’.
• Fill out the form with your project details.
• Email your completed form to awards@aquatecgroup.com.