Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship
The Maryland Sea Grant Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship supports graduate research on Maryland’s coastal and estuarine environments, offering funding and professional development for science communication and management.
Funder: Maryland Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Two-year fellowship; ~$35,000 stipend/year plus fringe benefits, tuition remission, and $2,000 travel allowance; total package up to ~$55,000/year.
Summary: Supports graduate students at Maryland institutions conducting research aligned with Maryland Sea Grant’s mission, with funding and professional development.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; confirm on the program page before applying.
Description
The Competitive Graduate Research Fellowship is a two-year program offered by Maryland Sea Grant designed to support graduate students conducting research relevant to Maryland’s coastal and estuarine environments. In addition to financial support—including stipend, benefits, tuition remission, and travel—fellows receive professional development in science communication, science-to-management processes, and grant writing. The fellowship aims to foster research that advances Maryland Sea Grant’s mission and prepares students for impactful careers in academia, government, or the nonprofit sector.
