Funded Opportunities for Graduate-Level Students

Oregon Sea Grant is accepting applications for several opportunities for graduate-level students and recent grads. Please share with colleagues and friends that may be interested in these opportunities (apologies for cross-postings). 

Interested students can find more details below and in the attached summary. We will also host ORSG Graduate Fellowship Office Hours for interested students to ask questions. There will be two sessions hosted on Zoom scheduled for December 19, 10:00-11:00 AM (PT) and January 13, 1:00-2:00PM (PT). 

Oregon Sea Grant, Oregon State University recognized with national engagement award for efforts to reduce whale entanglement

Members of the whale entanglement project that won a regional Kellogg engagement award also received the 2024 OSU-Community Partnership Engagement Award.

February 17, 2026

Lightly edited by Oregon Sea Grant from articles by Chris Branam and Theresa Hogue

Meet Your Local Seafood

Oregon Sea Grant extension specialist Jamie Doyle leads a “Discover Oregon Seafood” tour in Charleston, Oregon. (Photo by: Gabrielle Colton).

February 20, 2026

By Rose Rimler

With dockside tours, taste tests, and a comprehensive new website, Oregon Sea Grant is reconnecting Oregonians to the state's abundant seafood resources.

The Beloved Beach

In Neskowin, OR, riprap in front of these homes has narrowed the sandy beach in front of them into a narrow strip.
(Photo credit: Rena Olson Surfrider Foundation).

February 20, 2026

By Rose Rimler

Protecting coastal property without sacrificing the sandy shore is a growing challenge. Oregon Sea Grant-supported researchers are developing solutions inspired by nature.

Jo Lyle-Librie

Based on the South Coast, Jo serves as the Clean Boating Program Assistant. Her role supports the program by providing resources to boaters for maintaining clean water statewide.

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