Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellowship
Forecasted
The Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellowship funds graduate research on critical North Carolina water resource issues, fostering innovative, interdisciplinary science through the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute.
Funder: North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Proposals due, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per fellowship; typically 2–4 awards; 1-year project duration
Summary: Funds innovative graduate student research advancing water resources understanding and management in North Carolina, aligned with WRRI and Sea Grant priorities.
Key Information: Open to full-time graduate students at NC colleges/universities, regardless of citizenship.
Description
The Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellowship supports full-time graduate students at North Carolina colleges and universities conducting research that addresses critical water resource issues across the state. The program is a partnership between the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) and North Carolina Sea Grant, emphasizing interdisciplinary research aligned with the strategic priorities of both organizations. Projects may address topics such as algal blooms, water quality, emerging contaminants, community flooding, water treatment, and the use of remotely sensed data, among others. The fellowship encourages the integration of undergraduate students into research teams and aims to foster innovative, actionable science that benefits North Carolina's water resources.
