Opportunities
** This page is frequently updated --> New opportunities are always becoming available! **
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The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program application is now live! This program supports doctoral students interested in faculty careers in the CSU system by providing CSU faculty mentorship, access to internal funding for fellows (e.g., travel grants, doctoral education support grants, dissertation awards, and access to an institutional loan), and professional development opportunities. Individuals do not have to be admitted into a program to apply but should be admitted by May 2025 to qualify. We encourage CSU Lecture Faculty pursuing doctoral degrees to apply as well.
You can learn more about the program on the CDIP landing page. Scroll down the landing page to find CDIP Application Guidelines and the link to an application. Please also consider signing up for one of their information sessions.
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Leaders in the environmental movement come from a range of disciplines (social sciences, physical/natural sciences, art, etc.). If your long-term career goals will set you on a path toward environmental improvement, consider the Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program. The Switzer Foundation is working to increase the number of CSU-system applicants! Fellowships are awarded to 10 graduate students in California who demonstrate leadership potential. If you have any questions about the Switzer Fellowship guidelines or eligibility, please contact the foundation, or reach out to CSUN’s Switzer Representative.
Applications are due on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:59 pm PT.
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The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) is looking to hire one graduate student part time to examine ocean temperature data in the Southeast. SECOORA is the coastal ocean observing system for the Southeastern United States, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, and has many data gaps that they want to close by hiring a graduate student.
Working period: 18 months (Feb 17, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
Application deadline: 2:00 PM (Pacific), January 15, 2025. Application proposals must be uploaded as a PDF document via the SECOORA eGrants proposal system under the “2025 Marine Heat” opportunity.
Program website: https://secoora.org/student-opportunity-marine-heat-wave-position/
More information: Read the full announcement here
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CSU graduate students engaged in ocean and coastal research with a CSU faculty member are invited to apply to the AY 2024-25 Coale Graduate Scholar Award Program. You can read more about Kenneth, his legacy, and his involvement with COAST here.
These $4,000 scholarships provide students with valuable resources to conduct research, defray living expenses, and pay tuition while pursuing their educational goals. We expect to make at least 25 awards this year.
Read the Announcement in its entirety before applying! All application materials and instructions on how to submit application are here: https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/coast/funding/Pages/Coale_Grad_Scholar_Awards.aspx#ApplicationMaterials
Applications are due by Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 5:00 p.m. PST.
We will hold virtual office hours for anyone with questions at the following times:
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2024
- 10:00 - 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 15, 2024
If you have any questions, please refer to the Student Funding FAQ first, and then contact Kimberly Jassowski (kjassowski@csumb.edu) with any remaining questions.
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) have opened applications for the 2025 Marine Energy Fellowship. There are two tracks—one track for graduate students working on marine energy-focused research theses or dissertations and a new post-graduate track for recent graduates focused on advancing their careers in marine energy. Activity: Current graduate students will conduct research at their academic institution and a host facility. Recent graduates—those who graduated within 24 months of the application deadline—will be awarded a minimum 12-month fellowship at a host facility. Duration of fellowship: 6 to 12 months
Applications deadline for fall 2025: 1:59 pm (PDT) March 7, 2025
Learn more about the Marine Energy Fellowship and apply here: https://orise.orau.gov/marine-energy-research-program/index.htm
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Embark on an adventure of a lifetime by checking out these two awesome OceanXplorer opportunities:
- The Young Explorers Program selects students ages 18-24 to embark on a multi-day experience onboard the OceanXplorer.
- The Early Career Explorers selects early career professionals over 25 years old to embark on a multi-day experience onboard the OceanXplorer research vessel.
**Note: Only applicants with passports valid through March 2026 will be considered
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Climate Currents aims to foster a vibrant community of scientists who are eager to contribute to the dialogue on geo-science & environmental issues. They are currently seeking contributors and editors to support the creation and publication of our content for the upcoming summer term and beyond.
The platform welcomes all types of media, including:
- News Articles: Keep our readers updated on the latest environmental developments.
- Features: Dive deep into stories that highlight significant environmental phenomena and the people involved. We particularly encourage features that highlight work you or your collaborators are involved in!
- Op-Eds: Share your opinions and insights on pressing environmental issues.
- Creative Fiction & Nonfiction: Use your storytelling skills to explore environmental themes.
- Multimedia: Enrich our content with videos, podcasts, photo essays, and other multimedia formats.
This is a fantastic chance to develop your writing, editing, and creative skills while contributing to a meaningful cause. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, all levels of experience are welcome. If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, please reach out to us at hbricker@g.ucla.edu.
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The COAST 2024-25 Student Travel Awards Program is now accepting applications for both remote and in-person conferences!
COAST provides support for continuing CSU undergraduate and graduate students to attend and present the results of original ocean and coastal research at scientific conferences. We are now accepting applications for conferences occurring July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025.
Applications are accepted on a continual basis until funding is expended.
For more details, please read the full announcement at https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/coast/funding/Pages/Student-Travel.aspx
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The California Dune Science Network is seeking a postgraduate or graduate student researcher to assist us in advancing our understanding of coastal dune processes and dynamics. Interested applicants should email their CV and a short paragraph about their interest to ca.dunes.nbs@gmail.com. There is no priority review date but they are looking to hire as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course and Expedition
Created by a graduate from UC Santa Bárbara - Bren School of Environmental Science & Management (BIOMA) offers experiential learning and hands-on research experience. Our participants collaborate side by side with experts to learn about sea turtle biology, ecology and management while doing impactful on-site conservation work and living in a local community. Student will build skills of real-world application, boost their resume and knowledge while discovering incredible landscapes at Costa Rica’s Pacific sunshine coast.
APPLY HERE to not only learn about sea turtles and science. It's about connecting people and creating an unbreakable bond between science and humanities.
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The California Recreational Fisheries Survey Project is currently accepting Scientific Aid applications from highly-motivated and dedicated individuals who would like to work in the field, on and around boats, in a fast-paced setting.
Duties will include collecting recreational fishery data and biological samples at public launch ramps/docks/piers/etc., identifying fin fish and invertebrates to species and collect biological data, and conduct onboard sampling of Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessels.
See https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/CRFS/Employment for full details and application instructions.
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Introducing a new program called Climate-Ready Engineers for Water Resources Applications (CREW-RA) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) in partnership with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). They are currently looking for well-qualified and highly motivated students who are interested in gaining hands-on research experience with water, climate, and engineering-related topics for our 2024-2025 cohorts. This flyer has more information about this opportunity including funding, internship at LBNL, and the application process.
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Thriving Earth Exchange, a branch of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) that helps to address science concerns from communities, is recruiting volunteer scientists. There are many opportunities available all over the United States, and the world! The positions are open until filled.
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Other events and scholarships can be found on the Associated Students webpage.