Great Lakes Freshwater Acoustic Mapping Fellowship

Undergraduate summer fellowship conducting multibeam sonar seabed mapping, invasive quagga mussel reef assessments, and underwater ROV surveys in Lake Michigan.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.0 GPA in hydrography, marine technology, or geosciences
English language proficiency: TOEFL 70+ or IELTS 6.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Research statement and CV
Recommendation letters: Two faculty letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $4,500 summer research stipend plus shipboard room and meals
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Fully sponsored by NOAA and NMC Water Studies

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Northwestern Michigan College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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