Part of the training takes place in working situations and is designed in consultation with the fellows to meet individual needs. When possible, the project is based on information and data the fellows bring from their own work. If not, care is taken to design a project that will have a direct application in their work back home. The lines of specialisation are seven, but not offered all at the same time. They should be able to use their talents in an effective way under a variety of circumstances.
Attention is paid to attitudes and cultural aspects as well as transfer of knowledge and skills.
Assessment is continuous and is done through written and oral exams, assignments and presentation of the final project. Those who complete the programme successfully are awarded a Certificate of the United Nations University. The working environment A major advantage of the programme is the free and easy access it has to institutions and a large number of fisheries related companies. The programme itself is managed by the Marine Research Institute, but in formal cooperation with a number of other institutions. The fellows become an integral part of the working environment of Icelandic researchers.