Ecological Dissertations in the Aquatic Sciences

The Eco-DAS (pronounced eco-days) symposia seek to bridge interdisciplinary gaps in aquatic ecology. Key elements of the symposia include:

1. Fostering sustained, cross-disciplinary interactions among the top new researchers in ecological oceanography and limnology, to the benefit of both the science and the researchers.
2. Increasing the success rate of new researchers seeking funding to build their research programs, by familiarizing them with the diversity of available research opportunities, and introducing them to representatives of funding agencies with whom they will interact in future.
3. Increasing the likelihood of professional success for these new researchers by:
   • Broadening their professional networks to include individuals with complementary expertise in other disciplines;
   • Encouraging out-of-the-box conceptualization of collaborative and interdisciplinary projects; and
   • Establishing mentoring relationships between participants and established scientists.

Eco-DAS XVII is returning to Honolulu, Hawai`i in September 2026!

We encourage applications from all recent PhD recipients working in the aquatic sciences, as well as individuals working in  other disciplines who are collaborating with aquatic scientists.

Participants in Eco-DAS XVII received their PhD after 1 June 2024, or plan to defend before 30 June 2027.

For more information regarding the 2026 symposium refer to the information links at right. You may also contact the organizer, Paul Kemp, at [email protected].

Eco-DAS funding is provided by NSF (OCE-1925796) and the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO).