Research Traineeship
Forecasted
Research Traineeship supports undergraduate and graduate students conducting mentored marine, ocean and coastal research to address challenges facing Georgia’s coastal ecosystems and communities.
Funder: Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for graduate students or $5,000 for undergraduates; one-year traineeships
Summary: Supports student-led, mentored marine, ocean and coastal research advancing Georgia Sea Grant’s strategic goals.
Key Information: Georgia higher-education affiliation and both faculty and professional mentors are required.
Description
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Research Traineeship supports undergraduate and graduate students conducting their own research projects under faculty supervision. Projects must advance the goals and objectives of the program’s 2024–2027 Strategic Plan. Sustained interactions with faculty and professional mentors help trainees conduct high-quality research, understand its real-world relevance and impact, and develop critical professional skills.
The program supports research addressing challenges affecting Georgia’s coastal ecosystems and communities. Recent projects include jellyfish-based alternatives to synthetic food additives and plastics, the effects of oyster growing and harvesting practices on Vibrio abundance, and constructed oyster reefs for habitat enhancement and coastal protection. Other funded work has examined saltwater intrusion, dune restoration, contaminants, fisheries and coastal flooding to inform conservation, resource management, public health and infrastructure planning.
