Program Member Offices (PMOs)
support IODP scientists in their respective
regions. The PMOs nominate
scientists for IODP expeditions and to
serve on IODP science panels and
committees. They recruit new
scientists to IODP by promoting
scientific results and increasing
awareness about IODP research
opportunities. Some ECORD
members operate national IODP
offices to raise visibility of scientific
ocean drilling activities on a
local level. PMOs provide funds
for scientists who participate in IODP
drilling and post-drilling activities,
and for development of concepts for
future ocean drilling expeditions.
