COAST Undergraduate Student Research Support Program at College of Science 2025

Eligibility

• The COAST Undergraduate Student Research Support Program is open to undergraduate students at any CSU campus who are interested in marine, coastal, and coastal watershed research.
• To be eligible, students must be working on a faculty-mentored research project related to these fields.
• This program is designed to support students who are pursuing careers in marine science or related disciplines, offering them the opportunity to gain the skills needed to succeed in a technologically advanced workforce.
• Students must collaborate with faculty mentors to ensure they meet the research goals of the program.

Value/Benefit

• The COAST Program offers funding to support student participation in marine and coastal research activities.
• This funding can be used for a variety of research-related purposes, including small stipends, research supplies, and other activities associated with the research process.
• The goal of the program is to promote and support research in marine sciences while offering students hands-on experience in a field that prepares them for future careers in marine-related industries and technologies.

Application Process

• To apply for the COAST Undergraduate Student Research Support Program, interested students should submit their application before the deadline, which is typically in mid-February (e.g., February 17, 2023, for the 2022-2023 program).
• Application details are available through the program’s official website or a designated application link.
• Students must be engaged in faculty-mentored research and will need to provide relevant information about their project, mentor, and how the funding will support their research.
• Students can contact Prof. Maya deVries (Duncan Hall 340, maya.devries@sjsu.edu) or Prof. Ryan Portner (Duncan Hall 202, ryan.portner@sjsu.edu) for more details and guidance during the application process.