University of Alaska Fairbanks
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
EMERGE Alaska PhD Positions in Marine and Coastal Ecosystem Research University of Alaska Fairbanks in United States
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
NSF-funded fellowship covering stipend, tuition, fees, and health insurance for 3 years. Salary is listed as starting at $41,800 per year.
Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
United States
University
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Ongoing programNational Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
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The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports outstanding students pursuing research-based graduate degrees in STEM fields in the United States.
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About this position
EMERGE Alaska at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS), is recruiting 8 PhD students for start dates in Spring, Summer, or Fall 2027. The program is centered on marine and coastal ecosystem research and brings together academic training, research and innovation, professional development, and student success support.
This opportunity is housed in CFOS, which includes departments in Fisheries, Marine Biology, and Oceanography. Students will be part of a large research environment working with local communities, Tribes, agencies, and the fishing industry, with research spanning the Arctic to the Antarctic, inland waters, coastal systems, and the deep ocean. CFOS also operates NSF’s ice-capable research vessel R/V Sikuliaq and maintains coastal research and laboratory facilities in Juneau, Seward, and Kachemak Bay.
The fellowship is NSF-funded and covers stipend, tuition, fees, and health insurance for 3 years. The post lists a starting salary of $41,800 per year. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or green card holders who have received an Honorable Mention on the NSF GRFP within the last 3 years.
The application deadline is September 15, 2026. Interested applicants should visit the EMERGE Alaska program website and apply via NSF’s ETAP portal. For questions, the contact listed is Jessica Glass ([email protected]).
Funding details
NSF-funded fellowship covering stipend, tuition, fees, and health insurance for 3 years. Salary is listed as starting at $41,800 per year.
What's required
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or green card holders and must have received an Honorable Mention on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) within the last 3 years. The program is for PhD students; the post states education required is a bachelor's degree and no prior experience is required.
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