Thanks to the generous contributions of the Jock Clough Marine Foundation, the UWA Oceans Institute is proud support the next generation of marine researchers. The Robson and Robertson Awards honour Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA and Emeritus Professor Alistar Robertson for their integral role in the establishment of UWA’s Oceans Institute. These awards are designed to encourage early career researchers across any marine discipline, giving these emerging marine experts a boost through providing opportunities to undertake fieldwork, access key equipment, travel, and otherwise enrich their research while under the OI organisation.