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Funding Opportunities

Our grants for scientists, specialists, policymakers, and community experts fuel new studies and real-world solutions on issues critical to coastal North Carolina. We also support fellowships that train graduate students to become the next-generation of scientists and leaders.

Fellowships and Student Opportunities

Discover NC Sea Grant’s diverse range of fellowship opportunities available to students.

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Dr. Ruoying He directs the Ocean Observing and Modeling Group at NC State.

Grants

Our grant opportunities elevate coastal research for faculty and other professionals, driving science-based solutions for North Carolina and beyond.

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Explore Research Projects

Explore some of our recently funded projects.

Community Collaborative Research Grants

The CCRG requires the use of a collaborative research approach that couples the knowledge of community stakeholders with academic experts in the field to address priority issues that align with the missions and strategic plans of NC Sea Grant and the NC Water Resources Research Institute.

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Community Engaged Internship for Undergraduates

The Community Engaged Internship is designed for undergraduate students from underrepresented and indigenous communities. The overarching goal of this internship program is to broaden participation in marine and coastal professions by providing training and mentorship to the next generation of scientists, decision makers and citizens.

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Three of the four CEI interns from 2022; from left to right: Michaela Abraham, Nykira Gibson, Jane Harrison, and Manny Valbuena