Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellowship
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Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellowship supports graduate students studying North Carolina’s coastal and freshwater resources to develop knowledge and solutions for the state’s water challenges.
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Funder: North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per fellowship; 2–4 awards expected; one year of research plus a final-report month
Summary: Supports graduate student research addressing North Carolina’s coastal and freshwater resources and the priorities of NC WRRI and NC Sea Grant.
Key Information: Applicants must be full-time graduate students at accredited North Carolina institutions, with faculty mentorship and research conducted in-state.
Description
The Mountains to Sea Graduate Research Fellowship is jointly funded by the North Carolina Water Resources Research Institute (NC WRRI) and North Carolina Sea Grant. It supports graduate students investigating coastal and freshwater resources across North Carolina under the guidance of faculty advisors. Projects should align with the strategic plans of one or both funders and address the program’s research focus areas.
The fellowship supports work on water quality and quantity, contaminants, algal blooms, water resources policy and management, erosion, debris, flooding communication, water treatment, and remote sensing. Its goals include supporting the next generation of water and coastal scientists and developing knowledge and solutions for the state’s water challenges. Meaningful engagement with communities, resource managers, landowners, and state or local governments is strongly encouraged.
