Gulf Research Program

The GRP is excited to announce Texas Parks and Wildlife Coastal Fisheries Division is partnering with us to serve as a host office for our Science Policy Fellowship! The Coastal Fisheries Division manages the marine fishery resources of Texas' four million acres of saltwater to assure our marine waters' health and productivity and protect fish, wildlife and plant resources from degradation or depletion.

Apply by Feb. 26, 2025 for the opportunity to spend one year working with their staff to apply science to policy for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities.

Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/yFej50V31PQ

The GRP is excited to announce HARC is partnering with us to serve as a host office for our Science Policy Fellowship! HARC develops and implements lasting, science-driven sustainability solutions to meet the country’s social, economic and environmental challenges.

Apply by Feb. 26, 2025 for the opportunity to spend one year working with their staff to apply science to policy for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities.

Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/MhxV50V31bJ

The GRP is excited to announce Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is partnering with us to serve as a host office for our Science Policy Fellowship! BOEM is a federal agency responsible for managing development of U.S. Outer Continental Shelf energy, mineral, and geological resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.

Apply by Feb. 26, 2025 for the opportunity to spend one year working with their staff to apply science to policy for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/cWFy50V30fu

Applications are open for the Offshore Energy Safety (OES) track of our Early-Career Research Fellowship (ECRF)! The ECRF program supports emerging scientific leaders through funding, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative network of colleagues. The 2025-2027 OES track goal is to better understand the impacts Offshore Energy production and transportation activities have on environmental systems and human communities in the Gulf.

To learn more and to apply, visit our website: https://ow.ly/sLtO50UYPrU

Gulf of Mexico Alliance is partnering with us to serve as a host office for our Science Policy Fellowship! GOMA is the regional ocean partnership for the Gulf region, focusing on enhancing the environmental and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico through increased collaboration.

Apply by Feb. 26, 2025 for the opportunity to spend one year working with their staff to apply science to policy for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/mpc650UVUjK

The GRP is excited to announce Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council is partnering with us to serve as a host office for our Science Policy Fellowship! The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council provides a forum to foster communication, coordination, and collaboration in identifying and addressing issues and needs regionally.

Apply by Feb. 26, 2025 for the opportunity to spend one year working with their staff to apply science to policy for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/g7oE50UVTzN

Are you involved in K-8 education in the Gulf of Mexico region? We have up to $5M in funding available!

This opportunity supports projects that connect K-8 students with hands-on, place-based learning experiences that build essential scientific and environmental skills. By engaging young learners in meaningful activities, we’re helping equip the next generation to tackle the Gulf’s most pressing challenges.

Applications are open through March 19, 2025. Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/irWy50UTefY

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority is partnering with us to serve as a host office for our Science Policy Fellowship! Spend one year working with their staff to apply science to policy for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities. Apply now: https://ow.ly/5Al950UPJk2

Restore the Mississippi River Delta Coalition is partnering with us to serve as a host office for our Science Policy Fellowship! Spend one year working with their staff to apply science to for the benefit of communities. Apply now: https://ow.ly/l10W50UMH4u

We’re excited to announce that we’ve awarded over $3 million to workforce development initiatives supporting the energy transition in the ! This investment will help foster a skilled, resilient workforce to tackle the challenges of moving toward cleaner, more sustainable energy solutions in the region.

These projects will provide training, education, and resources to empower communities and industries to lead in a lower carbon future. Learn more about the awardees here: https://ow.ly/yqaP50UMG3b

Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System - GCOOS is partnering with us to serve as a host office for our Science Policy Fellowship! Spend one year working with their staff to apply to for the benefit of communities. Apply now: https://ow.ly/Fa3X50ULjHL

Interested in applying to our funding opportunity, Empowering K-8 Youth Through Place-Based Education? Bring your application questions to our Q&A session! The session will be held virtually a week from today! Join us Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 10 AM – 12 PM ET on Zoom. Learn more about the program and register here: https://ow.ly/HJ5750UH4As

Join us Feb 20, 2025 in New Orleans, LA for the second workshop in our series exploring opportunities for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the U.S. Gulf Coast! We’ll hear from speaker Dr. Beverly Wright, Founder and Executive Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice on a panel discussing interdisciplinary partnerships among MSIs and HBCUs. Register by Feb 10 to join us in-person: https://ow.ly/8JGH50UEACs

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A recent Science article highlighted the rapidly changing landscape of the the Mississippi River’s "Bird’s Foot" Delta. Due to climate change and years of sediment deprivation, this vital hub for , shipping, and coastal protection, is experiencing significant degradation. Sam Bentley, an LSU coastal geologist who researches the shifting delta, notes that “we actually know more about how deltas build than how they degrade…In a world where probably every major river delta is in retreat, it’s important to understand the forces that drive degradation.”

Our Mississippi River Delta Transition Initiative (MissDelta) aims to advance the science and understanding of the future physical changes in the Bird's Foot region under conditions of and other factors (e.g., river management) to inform those responsible for managing the region.

Read the Science article here: https://ow.ly/fcvQ50UEzhq

Learn more about MissDelta here: https://ow.ly/HPKU50UEzhp

Registration for in-person attendance closes a month from today on February 10! Join us Feb 20, 2025 in New Orleans, LA for the second workshop in our series exploring opportunities for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in the U.S. Gulf Coast.

We’re excited to announce our keynote speaker, Dr. Deanna Wathington! Dr. Wathington is President of the American Public Health Association; Executive Director of the Consortium of African American Public Health Programs; and Clinical Director of REACHUP Inc.

Visit our website to learn more and to register: https://ow.ly/9Zbk50UEoBX

Apply now for the Gulf Research Program’s Science Fellowship! Through gaining first-hand experience on the staff of federal, state, local, or non-governmental agencies, fellows will hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of communities and ecosystems. Applications close February 26, 2025 at 5 PM ET. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/cayl50UCMo1

Applications are open for the Human Health and Community Resilience (HHCR) track of our Early-Career Research Fellowship (ECRF)! The ECRF program supports emerging scientific leaders through funding, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative network of colleagues.

The 2025-2027 HHCR track aims to explore resilience-based interventions that address , disaster, and health vulnerabilities driving disparities in communities.

To learn more and to apply, visit our website: https://ow.ly/PtZU50UCbZm

Applications are open for the Offshore Energy Safety (OES) track of our GRP's Early-Career Research Fellowship (ECRF)! The ECRF program supports emerging scientific leaders through funding, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative network of colleagues.

The 2025-2027 OES track goal is to better understand the impacts production and transportation activities have on environmental systems and human communities in the .

To learn more and to apply, visit our website: https://ow.ly/X5NQ50UCbIq