OpenFieldTelonicher Marine Laboratory Oceanographic Research Practicum
Twelve-week paid summer oceanographic research placement aboard the R/V Coral Sea investigating hypoxia and larval crab recruitment in the California Current.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in oceanography, marine biology, or zoology courses
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume and one-page statement on marine ecosystem field research interests
- Recommendation letters
- One biology faculty recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $17.00 per hour plus sea-time subsistence allowance and specialized scuba/sonar training
- Application fee
- Free application for enrolled marine science students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; funded research practicum
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt (Cal Poly Humboldt) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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