Applications are now open for the Visiting Researcher Programme at the Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE) in La Spezia, Italy. This paid research opportunity focuses on maritime science, underwater technology, artificial intelligence, ocean engineering, and many related fields.
The programme provides a monthly salary along with access to advanced facilities and hands-on research experience. It is open only to nationals of NATO member countries. The application deadline is 30 September 2026, and applications are reviewed every month. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Eligible Degree Level: Bachelors or Masters degree
- Host Country: Italy
- Host Institution: Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), NATO
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Eligible Nationalities: Only citizens of NATO member countries
- Application Fee: None
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What This Programme Offers:
- A monthly salary of 3079.45 Euros
- Full access to advanced laboratories, equipment, data, and research facilities
- Opportunity to work directly with experienced scientists and engineers on real NATO projects
- Practical skills and valuable international research experience
- Travel costs covered to and from Italy (for assignments longer than 30 days)
- Membership in the NATO Science and Technology Organization STEM community for networking and career growth
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Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant field
- Have English language proficiency at SLP 3333 level
- Be at least 21 years old
- Be a citizen of one of the NATO member countries
- Be able to stay for a minimum of 90 consecutive days
- Undergraduate students can apply as Research Interns and will receive a monthly stipend of 1375.46 Euros.
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Programs Available:
- Underwater Acoustics
- Underwater Robotics
- Seismic Acoustics
- Sensors and Signal Processing
- Ocean Observation and Prediction
- Operations Research of Complex Systems
- Remote Sensing and Adaptive Sampling
- Underwater Communication Engineering
- Ocean and Marine Engineering
- Unmanned Underwater and Aerial Vehicles
- Information Theory
- Cognitive Science
- Autonomy and Collective Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence
- Climate Change and Security
- Compact Fuel Cell Power Modules
- Virtual Reality
- Data Exploitation
- Quantum Technology
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity
- System Administration
- Cloud Computing
- Networking
- Modelling and Simulation
- IT Support and Helpdesk
How to Apply:
- Go to the NATO Talent Acquisition Program (NTAP) website
- Create an account and fill out the online application form
- Upload your updated CV, academic diplomas, and relevant publications
- Propose your own research topic if it aligns with CMRE projects
- Submit your application before the deadline
