OpenFieldMount Desert Rock Marine Mammal Research Field Fellowship
Ten-week residential summer marine biology fellowship based at Allied Whale's Edward McC. Blair Marine Station on Mount Desert Rock, studying finback and humpback whale photo-ID catalogs.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate coursework in marine biology or ecology with strong field aptitude.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research interests statement and small-boat safety certifications.
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty recommendations.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- US $3,500 research fellowship plus full offshore light station room and board
- Application fee
- US $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- US $0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official College of the Atlantic documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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