Gulf of Mexico Coastal Protection & Sea Turtle Science Fellowship

Competitive research fellowship operating at the Sea Life Facility, researching Kemp's ridley sea turtle nesting kinematics, satellite telemetry tracking, and plastic ingestion pathology.

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Application checklist & requirements

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

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled marine biology or coastal science student with 3.3+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Marine conservation research proposal
Recommendation letters: Marine biology faculty letter

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

Financial support / stipend: $5,000 summer research stipend, marine animal rehabilitation facility access, and coastal survey boat time
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Funded through Sea Life Facility Research Endowment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Texas A&M University at Galveston documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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