NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship
This fellowship funds Ph.D. students conducting quantitative research in marine population dynamics or resource economics, offering mentorship and research experience with NOAA scientists.
Funder: Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Supports up to 3 years of Ph.D. study; typically 4–5 new fellowships funded annually
Summary: Fellowship for Ph.D. students advancing quantitative research in marine population/ecosystem dynamics or marine resource economics.
Key Information: Only U.S. citizens enrolled in U.S. Ph.D. programs are eligible.
Description
The NOAA National Marine Fisheries-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship supports Ph.D. students committed to research careers in population and ecosystem dynamics or marine resource economics. The fellowship aims to cultivate expertise in quantitative methods for marine ecosystem assessment, fisheries stock analysis, and the economics of conserving and managing living marine resources. Fellows gain real-world experience, mentorship from NOAA scientists, and participate in an annual research symposium, helping to bridge academic research and federal fisheries management.
