Funding is available for graduate students on a limited basis. Students who apply to our program by the appropriate deadline will be considered for departmental funding. Undergraduate students will find a growing number of fellowship and scholarship opportunities below as well. We encourage all students \u2014 prospective and current \u2014 to explore the full range of options on this page.<\/p>\n
Questions about funding? Contact the Marine Affairs Department<\/a> or visit the URI Graduate School funding page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Graduate studies in Marine Affairs are typically funded through one or more of the following five sources. Most students draw on a combination of these over the course of their program.<\/p>\n Students pay their own tuition and may obtain federal or private loans. Current tuition and fee information is available on the URI Tuition & Fees page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Many students secure their own external funding before or during their program. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)<\/a> is among the most prestigious opportunities for early-career researchers. The Johns Hopkins University Graduate Funding Database<\/a> is an excellent starting point for identifying opportunities by discipline. MAF faculty are willing to assist strong candidates with fellowship applications \u2014 reach out early.<\/p>\n TA positions are offered to the strongest MAF applicants whose skills align with URI’s teaching needs. A TA appointment covers tuition, a percentage of fees, and a stipend for up to 20 hours per week of work. The highest demand is for students with backgrounds in General Biology<\/strong>, Anatomy & Physiology<\/strong> (comparative vertebrate anatomy and animal physiology with a B or better), and Microbiology<\/strong> \u2014 because URI’s large introductory biology courses require many TAs. A limited number of TA positions are also available for students who will teach within Marine Affairs courses.<\/p>\n Students work under the direction of a faculty member with an active funded research program, receiving a stipend and tuition coverage for up to 20 hours of work per week. PhD students typically spend at least two years of their program as Research Assistants. Prospective students are strongly encouraged to reach out directly to faculty<\/strong> whose research interests align with their own, as RA positions often arise from those conversations.<\/p>\n The URI Graduate School administers a range of institutional awards with varying deadlines and eligibility requirements. See the full list at the URI Graduate School Funding page<\/a>. Additional opportunities are listed in the sections below.<\/p>\n Current URI students should watch departmental and graduate school listservs for announcements \u2014 many of these awards have rolling or semester-based deadlines.<\/p>\n Marine Affairs undergraduates are encouraged to pursue research and fellowship opportunities early. The awards below are specifically for undergraduates or include undergraduate eligibility.<\/p>\n The opportunities below are particularly well-suited for Marine Affairs graduate students. Many MAF alumni have held these fellowships \u2014 faculty can speak to their experience and assist with applications. Most federal programs require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.<\/p>\n Advanced graduate students can apply for dissertation support through several NSF divisions relevant to Marine Affairs:<\/p>\n Many of these opportunities are open to non-U.S. citizens unless otherwise noted. For a comprehensive searchable database, see the Johns Hopkins Graduate Funding Database<\/a>, Grants.gov<\/a>, and Candid<\/a> (formerly Foundation Center).<\/p>\n Summer experiences can be transformative for career development, and many come with stipends or travel support. Postdoctoral opportunities are listed below for PhD candidates and recent graduates.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Fellowship deadlines and program details change frequently. We recommend verifying all information directly with the sponsoring organization before applying. 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\nHow Graduate Funding Works: Five Pathways<\/h2>\n
1. Self-Funding<\/h3>\n
2. External Fellowships & Scholarships<\/h3>\n
3. Teaching Assistantships (TAs)<\/h3>\n
4. Research Assistantships (RAs)<\/h3>\n
5. Scholarships, Diversity Awards, and Fellowships<\/h3>\n
\nURI Internal Funding<\/h2>\n
Graduate Awards & Travel Support<\/h3>\n
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\nUndergraduate Funding Opportunities<\/h2>\n
MAF & URI Departmental Awards<\/h3>\n
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External Scholarships & Fellowships<\/h3>\n
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\nFeatured & Federal Fellowships<\/h2>\n
NOAA & Sea Grant (MAF Alumni Favorites)<\/em><\/h3>\n
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NSF Fellowships<\/h3>\n
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NSF Dissertation Improvement Grants<\/h3>\n
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Policy & Federal Leadership<\/h3>\n
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\nFoundations, Organizations & International Funding<\/h2>\n
Dissertation & Graduate Research<\/h3>\n
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Marine & Ocean Conservation<\/h3>\n
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International Students<\/h3>\n
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\nSummer Programs, Internships & Postdoctoral Opportunities<\/h2>\n
Summer Programs & Internships<\/h3>\n
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Postdoctoral Fellowships<\/h3>\n
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