NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship 2027–2029

The NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship 2027–2029 is a two-year funded opportunity for master's or doctoral students to conduct applied coastal research within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System in the United States, with mentoring and professional development as part of the program. Fellows connect graduate research to reserve management needs, working with the University of Michigan Water Center and NOAA to address real-world coastal management questions. Funding supports direct costs such as stipend, tuition, supplies and travel, plus an institutional project budget for the research itself.

Mentoring, professional training and connections across the coastal management community, in addition to funding to support graduate research and related activities.

Open to applicants who are enrolled in a master’s or doctoral programme at an accredited U.S. institution and hold qualifying U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Prepare a research proposal aligned with reserve priorities, work with your university advisor and grants office, and submit through the University of Michigan Davidson Fellowship application portal per the official guidelines.