National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
الإدارة الوطنية للمحيطات والغلاف الجوي الأمريكية (NOAA)
About the scholarship program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) scholarship program offers outstanding students and researchers the opportunity to continue their academic studies with financial support covering academic and research expenses.
Funding Types & Coverage Benefits
This scholarship provides a comprehensive funding package covering your academic journey:
Research project funding
$25,000 – $300,000 per award; $600,000 in total for about 5 awards.
Approved project costs
The budget can cover personnel, supplies, equipment and travel needed for the project, as approved by the funder.
Available Fields & Specializations
Supported academic disciplines and specialization fields eligible for application:
Available Study Programs & Tracks (4)
SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program
2026 Alaska Marine Education and Training Mini-Grant Program
John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant
National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2026/27
Documents required for this scholarship
Check off prepared documents to track your application readiness:
This provider has 4 programmes with different requirements — choose a programme:
Requirements vary by program and intake — always confirm the final list on the official application page.
Eligibility & Admission Criteria
For the programme: SEFSC Bluefin Tuna Research Program
- Universities, non-profits, companies and local governments; individuals can apply as legal entities.
- The applicant is registered in SAM.gov (UEI) and Grants.gov before applying.
- The project matches the objectives and location rules of this announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Research project funding, Approved project costs.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is December 1, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Complete application package on Grants.gov (SF-424 forms), Project narrative / research strategy, Detailed budget and budget justification, CVs / biosketches of key personnel, Letters of support or commitment, if required by the announcement.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.noaa.gov. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Scholarship Summary
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