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  We serve Minnesotans who need water science. We provide accessible research data to industry leaders, policymakers, educators, community organizations, municipal governments, university stakeholders, and Minnesotans of all ages. If the needed science doesn't exist, we seek to fund it and work to ensure it gets to those in need.”

JOHN DOWNING, DIRECTOR, MINNESOTA SEA GRANT

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Minnesota Sea Grant Science & Policy Fellowship

Minnesota Sea Grant's Science and Policy Fellowship program seeks applications from current and recent graduate students who will bring technical skills, innovative ideas, and a passion for using s

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Water Reads: Science Stories for Young Minds

Water Reads helps parents, educators, and young readers dive into engaging, accurate, and age-appropriate books about water, aquatic life, and our connections to it.

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Minnesota Sea Grant Science and Policy Fellowship Applications Open

The application period is open, and the application deadline is February 5, 2026. Questions? Submit the Minnesota Sea Grant Fellowship Interest Form. Register for the applicant webinar on December 9, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.



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