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Members of the Senior Technical Staff* are eligible for Emeritus status upon retirement. Emeritus status continues the individual's collaboration with the Institution's Scientific/Technical staff, but implies no other commitment. The appointment file consists of the curriculum vitae, a research statement, a recommendation from the Department Chair or Center Director, and letters from at least three Institution scientists/senior technical staff members who anticipate continuing association with the candidate. The file is forwarded to the Director of Research for review. At the discretion of the Director of Research, the file may be distributed to the Department Chairs, Vice President for Academic Programs, and/or the Vice President for Marine Operations for comment. The Director of Research makes the final decision and the file is forwarded to the President and Director for information. Once the appointment is approved, the Department completes an authorization form and forwards it with the file to Human Resources.

An Oceanographer Emeritus who wishes to continue doing research and mentoring staff at WHOI, is eligible for some support from the Institution. He or she may continue to submit proposals and receive the assistance of department staff in accordance with normal department procedures. The support could also include a small amount of overhead funds for general purpose costs. (See Guidelines for Obtaining Overhead support for Oceanographer Emeritus).

Institution support for an Oceanographer Emeritus may also include providing space for continued research, either the laboratory or office occupied prior to retirement or other space available in the department. A small committee composed of the Department Chair or Center Director and 2 other members of the department will review the need for space every three years.

*Senior Technical Staff:

Revised: Laurence P. Madin, July 2007