Sea Grant Spark Award
The Maryland Sea Grant Spark Award funds graduate student research and professional development in Maryland’s coastal and marine sciences through small, flexible grants.
Funder: Maryland Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Small awards for graduate students; typical use is conference travel, research materials, and professional development.
Summary: Supports graduate students at Maryland institutions with small grants for career advancement and research-related expenses relevant to Maryland.
Description
The Sea Grant Spark Award is designed to provide small-scale funding to graduate students for expenses that directly support career advancement and research activities. Typical uses include professional development (such as workshops or short courses), conference travel, research supplies, analytic services, and travel for research or professional events. The program’s primary aim is to “spark” or enhance the professional growth and research opportunities of graduate students working in areas relevant to Maryland’s coastal and marine environments.
