PhD/MS Funding Opportunities
Posted by Possible_Draft7980@reddit | marinebiology | View on Reddit | 3 comments
Hi all, I'm at a loss, like many of you are, when it comes to funding. I am currently in a professional science master's program and looking to transition into either my university's MS or PhD tracks. However, to do so, I need to secure funding, as I would like to work with one of our newer professors, who is also seeking funding for her research. Does anyone know where I could look for ideas? I've reached out to my current advisor, and my prospective mentor has provided me with a few things. I am worried about not having funding when I start research, which may not even be this year.
Additional Context: I am located in Florida and am interested in pursuing research on sea turtles.
asupernova91@reddit
If they’re asking you to look for funding for a PhD…you might need to look for another school or (and I know this is heartbreaking), another organism. Doing a PhD is stressful enough as it is and I personally wouldn’t go anywhere where I’m not fully funded. NSF’s GRFP which is the big one significantly decreased its awards due to what’s going on with budget cuts, God knows what 2026 is going to look like. Florida is a great place to study marine life but securing funding won’t be easy, and you have to be sure you can survive on a public school’s stipend for 5+ years.
justbrowsing759@reddit
Look at the list of authors from the papers that excite you the most/that you're the most interested. Then check their website and see if they are accepting students. If they are or they don't have a statement, then reach out to them
Ocean2731@reddit
Reach out via email if you can’t tell from their website whether they’re accepting students. Don’t write a generic email. Mention their research and what interests you.
After you find out if they’re accepting students, ask if teaching or research assistantships are available in their department.