Schulich Initiative

Marine Science Collaboration in the Gulf of Eilat Supported by the Schulich Ocean Studies Centre Initiative

The collaboration with The Schulich Foundation brings together Israeli marine scientists and researchers from Dalhousie University, Canada, to undertake joint marine research projects, student internships and field courses in both countries.

The two different ocean environments of the Red Sea and the North Atlantic provide both complimentary and, at the same time, well-aligned settings for major applied and basic scientific discoveries in physical oceanography related to the phenomenon of deep water mixing, deep water corals, underwater natural and animal resources, aquaculture and marine biodiversity, marine animal behaviour as well as marine sovereignty, marine security and transportation.

This initiative is funded for three years with the generous support from Canadian philanthropist, Seymour Schulich. It consists of joint research projects, co-supervision of doctoral students, industry research internships in both countries, joint field courses, thematic workshops and conferences in both locations, and more.

Grants, Exchange Programs and Courses

The Schulich Initiative has now ended.