Dates for the training are still tentative depending on the number of applicants. We are looking into different options at the moment. Please indicate your availability and preference in your application and the Response Form at the bottom of this website.
This course can be designed to start diving and work up to entering the Occupational Scientific Diver (OSD) Course, or to fine tune existing dive techniques to match the required levels of dive skills in the OSD program.
The Onni Talas Foundation is kindly offering scholarships for students. These scholarships are intended for students enrolled at any Finnish University to gain entry level dive training with the intention of applying it in scientific diving.
With Onni Talas Scholarship: 300 € including VAT self contribution to course. Plus covering your travel and stay at the training site.
Without Onni Talas Scholarship: 1300 € including VAT. Plus covering your travel and stay at the training site.
Please fill in the response forms below for the course you apply to participate in.
In addition, send the following documents in English as a single pdf-file with filename: FoSD_2027_’your name’ to
Deadline for applications for both courses: 06.12.2026. Candidates for the programs will be announced beginning of February.
There might be spots left open, so please inquire about open spots even after the deadline has passed IF you fulfill all the pre-required experiences.