graduate research fellowships

May 18, 2023

Annual NC Space Symposium Returns In-Person to Celebrate Student Research

On April 21, North Carolina Space Grant hosted its annual NC Space Symposium at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The Symposium brought together over 200 students and professionals from all over the state of North Carolina to celebrate student research and learn from experts. 

Apr 7, 2023

Beyond Silicon: The Potential of Nanostructures in Up-and-Coming Materials

Silicon is a valuable material and has many uses, such as in our devices. However, silicon is not ideal for all use cases. Therefore, scientists have been investigating new materials that can surpass silicon in both new and established technologies. NC Space Grant 2022-23 Graduate Research Fellow, Cullen Walsh, researches two up-and-coming classes of materials. This research could architect a whole new world of materials that surpass silicon in many applications.

Mar 6, 2023

Registration is Now Open for the 2023 NC Space Symposium

The 2023 NC Space Symposium will feature presentations by NASA experts, including the Artemis I launch director, as well as talks by student researchers and industry professionals. Make plans now to join NC Space Grant on Friday, April 21, at the McKimmon Center on NC State’s campus. Registration is now open and available through April 15. 

Jan 25, 2023

NC Space Grant offers free virtual sessions with tips for funding applications

The first of three virtual information sessions is this Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12 p.m. Students interested in NC Space Grant’s undergraduate and graduate research funding opportunities are invited. 

Jan 17, 2023

NC Space Grant Accepting Student Poster Abstracts for 2023 NC Space Symposium

NC Space Grant is requesting students to share their research via posters at the NC Space Symposium.

Jan 9, 2023

Accepting Applications: NC Graduate Fellowship Uses Satellite, Remote-Sensing Technology and Data 

North Carolina’s Space Grant and Sea Grant programs are currently accepting applications for Graduate Research Fellowships for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Jan 9, 2023

2023-24 NC Space Grant Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities Open Now

NC Space Grant is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 undergraduate research scholarships and graduate research fellowships.

Sep 21, 2022

Climate Change and Resistance to Antibiotics

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a serious public health issue. Maya Hoon, recipient of the NC Space and Sea Grant joint fellowship, talks about her work examining how heavy metals in surface water and climate change may be linked to an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the Neuse River Basin.

Jul 18, 2022

Mapping North Carolina’s Vulnerable Estuarine Shorelines

NC Space and Sea Grant joint fellow Jessica Richter describes her experience and research on mapping erosion along the shoreline of the Neuse River Estuary.

Jan 14, 2022

2022-23 Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities Open Now

NC Space Grant is now accepting applications for the 2022-23 undergraduate research scholarships and graduate research fellowships.