2026 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program - University of Michigan Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research
The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) announces the 2026 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL). The Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program exposes students to a broad range of STEM disciplines by providing hands-on research training and career development mentoring in a supportive and inclusive environment. Through this program, students work on substantive research issues in the Great Lakes and undergo a career training program that equips them with the knowledge and skills to be the next generation of Great Lakes scientists.
Brief description:
- We are offering four (4) full-time, twelve-week positions.
- In-person experience is highly recommended, but if necessary, options exist for fully remote, or hybrid experiences.
- Onsite work will be conducted at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab (GLERL) in Ann Arbor, MI.
- Fellowships will begin on May 26 and end on August 14, 2025.
- Each student will receive a $10,000 stipend, paid in four monthly installments of $2,500.
Eligibility:
The program is limited to currently-enrolled undergraduate (juniors and seniors as of Fall 2026) and graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.). We will also consider post-baccalaureate or post-masters students who have graduated within the past 12 months of the fellowship (i.e., May 2025 or after), if the position fits directly within a student’s career or academic goals.
You must be either a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for the program.
Immediate relatives of any CIGLR or NOAA GLERL employees are not eligible to participate in this program, consistent with NOAA guidelines.
To apply:
Visit ciglr.seas.umich.edu/opportunities/student-fellowships/ for the complete program description & to access the online application.
Deadline: 9 February 2026 at 11:59 PM EST