Application Materials

Applications will open in the fall of 2025 for 2026 scholarships

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Fellowship, applicants must be graduate students in any field sharing a common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids. These fields include classical fluid dynamics, physical oceanography, meteorology, astrophysics, planetary atmospheres, geological fluid dynamics, hydromagnetics, physics and applied mathematics.

Fellows will be expected to attend the full ten weeks of the Program, complete a research project pursued under the supervision of the staff, and present a lecture and a written report for a proceedings volume at the end of the program.

Requirements

In addition to the formal application form, the following are required

• A current CV or resume that shows educational background and work experience;
• At least three written recommendations;
• A short statement (1 page or less double-spaced) that outlines your educational background and provides a synopsis, for the non-specialist, of your studies and research to date; and
• A short statement (1 page or less double-spaced) of what you might hope to accomplish in a GFD Fellowship at WHOI.

Application

Applications for Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Fellowships are welcome from graduate students with an academic interest in the nonlinear dynamics of fluid flows. The application can be completed on-line using the link to the right.

Completed applications will be accepted until February 5. Applications from women and members of underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged.

Further information may also be obtained by contacting: (508) 289-2950 or gfd@whoi.edu.