Office of Graduate Studies and Research

Opportunities

** This page is frequently updated --> New opportunities are always becoming available! **

Looking for other ways to pay for graduate school?  CSUMB Graduate Student Support
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CA Sea Grant is seeking graduate students (near completion of degree or recently completed) for the State Fellowship Program 2026, a hands-on fellowship focused on CA coastal and marine resource policy, research, and/or conservation | Applications due May 31, 2025
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The National Ocean Protection Coalition (NOPC), a coalition of more than 50 organizations representing national, regional, and local perspectives from across the US, is recruiting a curious, motivated individual to join their team as an intern for an 8-10 week period!

Apply here: https://apply.workable.com/resources-legacy-fund/j/1F61C47D6D/apply/ 

Priority application deadline: June 4, 2025

Screening interviews: June 10, 2025

The internship has flexible start and end dates, but ideally running from late June-August. This is a fully remote position, with optional in-person events and meetings for DC-based individuals. This is a temporary, non-exempt role reporting to the Executive Director. 

The posting for this internship position can be found here along with application instructions:

https://apply.workable.com/resources-legacy-fund/j/1F61C47D6D/ 
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Please check out the cool summer program in Seattle, WA for students interested in oceanographic data science below.

Children’s Behavioral Health offers clinical psychology internships for qualified students working through APPIC and psychology practicum training for qualified students working through BAPIC.

Please apply through APPIC or BAPIC for positions. This “Apply Now” button is a supplemental portion of the formal application process through APPIC or BAPIC.

For more information contact Dr. Marni R. Sandoval at sandovalmr@countyofmonterey.gov
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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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UCSB Sea Turtle Field Course and Expedition 2 WEEK PROGRAM  |  COSTA RICA  |  SUMMER 2025  

Join a two-week academic & high quality sea turtle 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.  

Join us at BIOMA and APPLY to not only learn about sea turtles and science. 

Applications deadline: open until filled.
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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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Student Travel Awards Program

  • COAST provides support for continuing CSU graduate students to attend and present the results of original ocean and coastal research at scientific conferences.
  • Award Period: We are now accepting applications for conferences occurring July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
  • Specific application deadlines are posted on the website. Please review them carefully. 
  • Applications are accepted on a continual basis until funding is expended. 
  • Please visit the Award Announcement webpage for the most up-to-date information throughout the year: 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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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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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.

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