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Graduate Program in Atmospheric Science at Rutgers University with specific areas of research including causes and mechanisms of climate change, storm prediction, clouds, radiation, aerosols, and land-atmosphere interactions. Application deadline for full consideration for financial aid is December 15, 2024.
Graduate Program in Geography at Rutgers University with areas of interest including human geography, physical geography, and human-environmental geography. Graduate students participate in numerous interdisciplinary programs and research centers at Rutgers, including the various area studies centers, the Office of the State Climatologist, and more. Application deadline for full consideration for financial aid is January 15, 2024.
Graduate Program in Earth and Planetary Sciences at Rutgers University. Application deadline for full consideration for financial aid is December 1, 2024.
Graduate Program in Marine Sciences at Rutgers University, with research opportunities in real-time studies in the coastal ocean using advanced underwater instrumentation; biological and geological processes at deep-sea hydrothermal vents; remote sensing and ocean modeling; advanced underwater optics and fish behavior; biodiversity and marine molecular biology; coastal geomorphology; organism-sediment interactions; cycling of organic and inorganic materials in the ocean; watershed ecosystems. Application deadline for full consideration for financial aid is January 1, 2025.
The Department of Human Ecology at Rutgers University offers the Human Dimensions of Environmental Change Graduate Certificate Program. The certificate program represents a collaboration among faculty from several graduate programs, and allows students to examine the political, cultural, economic, historical, and other human dimensions of environmental change while carrying out studies in an existing graduate program.
The Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution at Rutgers University offers graduate education and training in microbial, plant, animal, and human ecology. Application deadline for full consideration for financial aid is December 15, 2024.
The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University offers Graduate Programs to prepare students for careers in areas such as the design of healthy communities, community development, environmental and land use policy, political processes, regional development and planning, transportation policy and planning, and urban redevelopment. Application deadline for full consideration for financial aid is January 15, 2025.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rutgers University offers a Master of Science Degree and Doctor of Philosophy with areas of specialized study including geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and water resources and environmental engineering. Application deadline March 1, 2025.
New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Women Environmental Professionals, 2025 Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships. Applications due April 11, 2025.
No calls for abstracts, submissions, or proposals posted.
No call for nominations posted.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, The Next Generation Fellowship. A 2 year program for students currently enrolled in graduate studies related to Earth System Sciences at a North American university (USA, Mexico, Canada) that provides the opportunity for Fellows to explore the interplay between Earth System Science and its impact on society. Applications due May 31, 2025. Register here for an information session on April 22, 2025.
No PhD opportunities posted.
Rutgers University, Postdoctoral Research Position Studying Postdoctoral Research Position Studying Interactions Among Commercial Fisheries and Offshore Wind. [Posted January 28, 2025].
NJ Department of Environmental Protections, COM-2025-5 Program Specialist Trainee. Applications due April 24, 2025.
Rutgers University, School of Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health and Justice - Open Rank Faculty Positions. Applications due June 30, 2025.
The Toronto Region Board of Trade, Director, Policy, Climate & Energy Transition. [Posted April 1, 2025]
Vancity, Analyst, Climate Finance (vcib). [Posted April 1, 2025]
FortisBC, Policy Advisor, Climate Action. [Posted March 25, 2025]
Miami Waterkeeper, Environmental policy director. [Posted February 24, 2025]
Pew Charitable Trusts, Senior officer, conservation support, conservation finance. [Posted February 24, 2025]
Ford Foundation, Program Officer, Natural Resources and Climate Justice. [Posted February 17, 2025]
Pew Charitable Trusts, Senior Associate, Conservation Canada. [Posted February 17, 2025]
The Energy Foundation, New Jersey Deputy Director. Encouraged to apply as soon as possible. [Posted February 3, 2025]
Rutgers University, Extension Specialist (CY)-Marine Aquaculture. [Posted January 28, 2025].
Gold Standard, Senior Officer – Assurance Review Management (Agr). [Posted January 21, 2025].
E Co., Principal consultant | climate change – Energy, Infrastructure, Industry. [Posted January 14, 2025]
Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Climate and Health Data Scientist (re2). [Posted January 14, 2025]
For more information about the Rutgers policies and procedures for limited submissions, please see Rutgers Office for Research website.
National Science Foundation (NSF), National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program. Internal deadline June 16, 2025.
NSF, NSF: Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE). Internal applications open on a first come first serve basis. [Posted March 17, 2025]
Columbia Bank Foundation, Columbia Bank Foundation Grants. Internal applications open on a first come first serve basis. [Posted January 21, 2025]
FDSS, Faculty Development in geoSpace Science (FDSS). For internal application due date, RU-NB, RU-N, RU-C, RBHS: check with your LSO coordinator. [Posted January 21, 2025]
The National Science Foundation (NSF), released the updated Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) solicitation. Aims to increase trust in global cyber ecosystems and includes the security, privacy, and resilience of cyberspace. Full proposals due September 29, 2025, and January 26, 2026, and annually thereafter.
Department of Homeland Security, FY 2024 Long Range Broad Agency Announcement; basic and applied research on risk reduction of environmental hazards to infrastructure & improved disaster mitigation strategies. Call remains open until May 31, 2029. White papers & full proposals accepted on a rolling basis.
The Department of Navy, seeking proposals for Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) mission. Proposals due June 20, 2025. Additional snapshot information.
United States Army Research Institute (ARI) for Behavioral and Social Sciences, releases BAA for Behavioral and Social Sciences. White papers are due March 9, 2025 and full proposals due July 1, 2025.
The Department of Defense (DOD), releases FY 2026 DURIP Solicitations. Questions to respective Services’ Program Managers are due April 11, 2025. Full proposals are due April 25, 2025.
Belmont Forum, funding calls for Tropical Forest Research. Proposals due May 30, 2025.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), seeks Research on the Impact of the Humanities. Optional draft proposals due February 14, 2025 and full applications due April 16, 2025.
National Coastal Resilience Fund, seeks Proposals to Reduce Risks to Coastal Communities. Pre-proposal due May 6, 2025.
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund, soliciting Proposals to Conserve, Restore and Connect People with Fish and Wildlife Habitat in the Delaware River Watershed. Pre-proposal due May 13, 2025.
RCEI Groundwork Grants application is now open through June 2, 2025. RCEI Affiliates are eligible to apply for planning grants of $15K. More information here.
The NJ Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), seeking public comment on the "Establishment of an Urban Heat Island ("UHI") Mitigation Program" through their agency. Comments due April 17, 2025.
No engagement and outreach opportunities posted.
No internships posted.
COMPASS, Pathfinders Program. Applications due April 7, 2025.
Northeast Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies, Northeast Conservation Leadership Program. Applications due April 15, 2025.
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program. Supporting for students pursuing Ph.D. degrees physics, chemistry, material sciences, geosciences, biology (non-medical), mathematics, engineering, computer or computational sciences, or specific areas of environmental sciences that are aligned with the mission of the Office of Science. Applications due May 7, 2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Application Assistance workshop on April 10th.