Doyle Undergraduate Fellowship Grant

Doyle Undergraduate Fellowship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Hampshire Sea Grant
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

The Doyle Undergraduate Fellowship, offered by New Hampshire Sea Grant, provides a unique opportunity for undergraduates to engage in marine resource projects while receiving mentorship and training. This paid fellowship supports students interested in marine-related research and education, with potential earnings of up to $5,000 over a 10-week summer period. By participating, fellows gain valuable insights into coastal and marine management, enhancing their skills and expanding their professional networks.

Overview

Doyle Undergraduate Fellowship New Hampshire Sea Grant's Brian E. Doyle Undergraduate Marine Extension Fellowship offers motivated undergraduates from a range of backgrounds a paid opportunity to work on projects and receive hands-on training and mentorship from NH Sea Grant staff and partners each summer. Doyle Fellows work on projects that support individuals and organizations seeking to make informed decisions regarding our marine resources. The fellowship is intended for students who are interested in connecting marine-related research to extension, education, and communications activities. Selected Doyle Fellows can earn up to ~$5,000 over a 10-week summer fellowship. Projects cover topics across NH Sea Grant focus areas, including Fisheries & Aquaculture, Healthy Coastal Ecosystems, Coastal Communities, Marine Education and Workforce Development, and Communications. Program Goals Recruit and train the next generation of coastal and marine scientists, extension specialists, educators, decision-makers and industry professionals to broadly reflect the diversity of our nation. Broaden awareness of and experience with the Sea Grant model (Research, Extension, Education, and Communications) Increase awareness of and competitiveness for other opportunities within the Sea Grant network (i.e. fellowships, jobs, etc.). Encourage students to consider New Hampshire for graduate study. Reduce barriers to coastal, marine, and/or extension-related careers and enhance capacity for NH Sea Grant to address historically excluded groups in our programming/research. Benefits for Students Paid summer experience mentored by NH Sea Grant staff and partners Work experience supporting various research, extension, communications, and other projects Enhanced understanding of coastal and marine resource management issues in New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine Opportunity to connect with other undergraduates with shared interests (at NH Sea Grant and across the national Sea Grant network as part of the Community Engaged Internship program) Professional development activities to build career skills Expanded professional network and potential future job and graduate school references Please read our Doyle Fellowship Blog to learn more about the specific projects our fellows have worked on in the past.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This opportunity is open to students who have completed at least one year of undergraduate education at a 2- or 4-year U.S.-based college or university. Students who are graduating in 2025 are also eligible to apply. Applicants can be enrolled in any major or course of study (natural sciences, engineering, social sciences) and should have an expressed interest in marine, coastal or estuarine systems and community engagement. Students enrolled in a U.S.-based institute of higher education are eligible regardless of citizenship status, this includes but is not limited to: U.S. citizenspermanent residents of U.S. states or territories international students enrolled at U.S. institutionsetc.  Those who will be recent graduates of a U.S. based institute of higher education are eligible if they have the appropriate eligibility to remain and work in the U.S. in the summer of 2025.