Sea to Stars Fellowship
Forecasted
The Sea to Stars Fellowship from North Carolina Space Grant funds graduate research using NASA/NOAA data to study coastal sediment, erosion, and habitat issues through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Funder: North Carolina Space Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per fellowship; typically two awards per cycle; project duration ~12 months.
Summary: Supports graduate research using NASA/NOAA data to address sediment, erosion, and habitat challenges in NC and LA through interdisciplinary, regional collaboration.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The fellowship supports full-time graduate students at accredited North Carolina institutions conducting research focused on sediment budgets, erosion, habitat transformation, and management responses in coastal systems. Projects must utilize NASA and NOAA data, remote-sensing technologies, and measurement instruments to address environmental challenges relevant to North Carolina and Louisiana. The program emphasizes regional collaboration between fellows in both states, fostering knowledge exchange and professional development, with an expectation for cohort engagement and at least one collaborative product. Funding is provided as a direct student stipend, with additional support available for travel to encourage cohort development.
