Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Sea Grant’s mission is to enhance the practical use and conservation of coastal and marine resources by developing and sharing science-based knowledge to create a sustainable economy and environment for the diverse communities of Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Sea Grant Graduate Research Fellowship aims to support exceptional prospective graduate students engaged in coastal and marine research aligning with the goals of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant (WHOISG) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sea Grant (MITSG) programs. The grant focuses on fostering cutting-edge research and the professional development of students through mentorship, training, and participation in relevant conferences. Intended for students who have yet to matriculate into a graduate program but plan to enroll in a thesis-granting graduate program in Massachusetts for fall 2024, the Fellowship offers substantial financial support including stipends, tuition, and professional development funds, totaling $84,000 over two years for each Fellow. Recipients are also expected to secure a match of $1 of non-federal funds for every $2 of federal Sea Grant funds requested, emphasizing the collaborative effort between the student, their advisors, and the funding institutions.