Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics Fellowship
Forecasted
Population and Ecosystem Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics Fellowship supports graduate fellows’ thesis research in population dynamics and marine economics on public-interest problems relevant to NMFS.
Funder: Maryland Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: NOAA supports four fellows nationwide annually
Summary: Supports graduate thesis research in population dynamics and marine resource economics on problems of public interest relevant to NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service.
Key Information: Fellows participate in summer internships at NMFS science centers or laboratories under NMFS mentors.
Description
The NOAA–Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program in Population Dynamics and Marine Resource Economics supports graduate fellows conducting thesis research on problems of public interest and relevance to NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Listed among Maryland Sea Grant’s graduate fellowship opportunities, the program helps Sea Grant fulfill its educational responsibilities while strengthening collaboration with NMFS.
The fellowship combines thesis research with summer internships at participating NMFS science centers or laboratories, where NMFS mentors provide guidance. Its focus connects graduate research in population dynamics and marine resource economics with federal fisheries interests. It is part of Maryland Sea Grant’s broader graduate fellowship offerings, which help students explore their interests and broaden their experience in research, natural resource management, and marine policy.
