EMERGE Alaska (Enhancing Marine Ecosystem Research and Graduate Education in Alaska) Program
Internal — University of Alaska only
The EMERGE Alaska Program provides full Ph.D. fellowships for NSF GRFP Honorable Mention recipients to conduct advanced marine ecosystem research at the University of Alaska.
Funder: University of Alaska
Due Dates: March 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Full Ph.D. fellowship: 3 years of stipend, tuition, fees, and health insurance support
Summary: Graduate fellowships supporting research and training in marine sciences at the University of Alaska for NSF GRFP Honorable Mention recipients.
Key Information: Must have received NSF GRFP Honorable Mention Spring 2023 or later; apply via NSF ETAP portal before UAF application.
Description
The EMERGE Alaska Program (Enhancing Marine Ecosystem Research and Graduate Education in Alaska) is designed to support and advance graduate training and marine ecosystem research in Alaska. Hosted by the University of Alaska’s College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), the program offers comprehensive academic, research, and professional development opportunities for Ph.D. students in Fisheries, Marine Biology, or Oceanography. EMERGE Alaska provides three years of full financial support for eligible students, with a strong emphasis on mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparation for careers in marine science fields. The program is specifically targeted at applicants who have received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Honorable Mention.
