The International Seabed Authority (the Authority) announces that the nomination deadline for the Sixth Edition of the Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence in Deep-Sea Research, originally set for 11 April 2025, has been postponed until further notice.
As the Authority undergoes a transition in leadership, this period provides an opportunity to enhance and refine the Award to ensure it continues to reflect the evolving priorities of deep-sea scientific research and international collaboration. The Authority remains deeply committed to recognizing and supporting outstanding contributions by early-career researchers, particularly those from developing States, in advancing scientific knowledge of the deep-sea environment and promoting sustainable practices.
The Authority appreciates the strong interest and engagement in this initiative and will provide an update on the revised timeline in due course.
We thank all stakeholders for their patience and continued support.