OpenFieldKino Bay Center Marine & Coastal Research Fellowship
Marine field research fellowship stationed at Prescott College's marine laboratory in Sonora, Mexico, studying marine mammal acoustics, island seabird nesting, and sustainable artisanal fisheries in the Gulf of California.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 3.2 GPA in marine biology, ecology, or environmental studies with conversational Spanish
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Marine field research plan (3 pages)
- Recommendation letters
- Two faculty letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $4,500 research stipend, boat field logistics, and room at the Kino Bay station
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered by Kino Bay Research Endowment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Prescott College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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