The expedition is scheduled for December 2010 to February 2011.

DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2010

This expedition is designed to examine (i) the possible motion of the Louisville hotspot and its geodynamical implications, and (ii) the eruptive cycle and geochemical evolution of this seamount trail.

For more details, please consult the call in pdf format.

Application Process:  Scientists interested in participating, please consult the ESSAC webpage: www.essac.ecord.org/

Required documents (PDF only) are:

• 1) a CV
• 2) a letter of interest including your specific expertise, previous involvement in DSDP/ ODP/ IODP expeditions, research interest
• 3) a publication list.

Young researchers must additionally provide a letter of support from their host institution including information on the post-cruise science support: How to achieve the proposed scientific objectives in the future (funding scheme and support from host institution). 

Please send a copy of your application documents to the Canadian office in order that we can help to support your application (Hélène Gaonac'h (gaonach.helene@uqam.ca ; IODP Canada science coordinator). Don't hesitate to contact the office if you have questions.

The timing of the expedition may change depending on the scheduling of non-IODP work for the drill ship, JOIDES Resolution.