Captain Wayne Hasson Memorial Fellowship for Climate Change Research
The Captain Wayne Hasson Memorial Fellowship by Women Divers Hall of Fame supports advanced research on climate change impacts, adaptation, or policy in ocean ecosystems.
Funder: Women Divers Hall of Fame
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Application opens) | November 30, 2026 (Full application deadline, 5:00 pm New York time)
Funding Amounts: One $10,000 fellowship; funds must be used within 18 months of award (by August 31, 2028).
Summary: Supports advanced research on climate change impacts, adaptation, mitigation, or policy in ocean ecosystems for PhD students, postdocs, and early career scientists.
Key Information: Open to all genders and nationalities; research must address climate change and ocean ecosystems.
Description
The fellowship supports advanced research into the impacts of climate change on ocean ecosystems. Eligible applicants include PhD students, postdoctoral fellows, and early career scientists (within 3 years of PhD) from disciplines such as biology, geochemistry, engineering, resource management, economics, or related fields. Projects may address climate change impacts on marine organisms, adaptation strategies, mitigation efforts, or policy and management solutions. Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal outlining objectives, methods, and anticipated results, with a strong focus on how the work will contribute to tackling the challenges of climate change in marine environments.
