Advance Your Coastal Research with North Carolina Sea Grants Sea to Stars Fellowship 2027, USA
The program enables students to conduct faculty-mentored research using advanced data and technology from agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The initiative encourages projects that contribute to sustainable coastal management environmental resilience and a deeper scientific understanding of coastal systems
Details
The Sea to Stars Fellowship provides financial support to graduate students conducting research in North Carolina’s coastal and watershed environments
The program selects two fellows each year to receive funding and mentorship
Fellowship period runs from June 1 of the current year to May 31 of the following year
Students gain access to advanced NOAA and NASA technologies, instruments, and datasets to support their research
Fellows are invited to present findings at professional conferences and engage in public outreach and science communication opportunities
Available Subjects
Research projects must address priority environmental and coastal topics in North Carolina including
Nearshore and coastal ecosystem dynamics
Watershed and estuary management
Human impacts on coastal environments
Coastal resilience and stormwater management
Water quality and marine habitats
Research should integrate NOAA or NASA data and technology for scientific analysis
Conditions
Applicants must be graduate students enrolled at a U.S.-based institution
Projects must be faculty-mentored and aligned with NC Sea Grant and NC Space Grant research priorities
Fellows are expected to complete their research project within the one-year fellowship period
Selected students must actively participate in professional presentations and outreach activities
Benefits
Financial support up to ten thousand U.S. dollars to carry out research projects
Opportunity for hands-on research using NOAA and NASA technologies and datasets
Mentorship from faculty and access to research networks
Invitation to present research results at events such as the NC Coastal Conference or the NC Space Symposium
Experience in science communication and public outreach to share research outcomes with broader audiences
Professional development and networking within coastal and environmental research communities