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2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion is sponsored by Minnesota Sea Grant. Professional development program for educators to participate in shipboard science on Lake Superior.
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Applications Open for 2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion | Minnesota Sea Grant Go to the University of Minnesota Duluth home page A Program of the University of Minnesota Community Resilience Program Education and Workforce Development Program Fisheries and Aquaculture Program Great Lakes Transport Program Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Program Recreation and Water Safety Program Proposal Forms and Documents Student Opportunities Overview Minnesota Sea Grant Science & Policy Fellowship Call for Hosts: Minnesota Sea Grant Science & Policy Fellowship Minnesota Sea Grant Undergraduate Internships National Marine Fisheries-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Applications Open for 2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion Applications Open for 2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion Formal and nonformal fifth–12th-grade educators are invited to apply by February 28, 2026. ST. PAUL and DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Sea Grant is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Shipboard Science Immersion , a unique professional learning experience for formal and nonformal fifth–12th grade educators from across the Great Lakes region. This immersive program will take place July 7–13, 2026, aboard the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s research vessel R/V Lake Guardian on Lake Superior. Sea Grant’s Shipboard Science Immersion, organized through the Center for Great Lakes Literacy in partnership with the EPA Great Lakes National Program Office and the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, offers participants the opportunity to work alongside scientists as they conduct real-world Great Lakes science. Educators will gain hands-on field experience in aquatic science, learn strategies for engaging students with regional environmental data, and bring back new tools to enrich classroom teaching and informal learning environments. “Programs like the Shipboard Science Immersion help educators deepen their content knowledge and confidence in teaching Great Lakes science,” said Minnesota Sea Grant Environmental Education and Workforce Development Extension Educator Heidi Ferris . “Participants return with powerful experiences, connections, and resources that inspire their students and communities.” The annual immersion experience rotates among the five Great Lakes and fosters lasting connections between educators and scientists while promoting Great Lakes stewardship. In 2026, the R/V Lake Guardian will host educators on Lake Superior for a week of inquiry, collaboration, and discovery. Who should apply: Formal and nonformal educators (grades five–12) Program dates: July 7–13, 2026 — Lake Superior aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian Educators selected for the program also receive a stipend to support integration of their shipboard experience into curriculum and outreach back home. Minnesota Sea Grant encourages interested educators to review the eligibility criteria and begin the application
Application snapshot: target deadline February 28, 2026; published funding information No-cost program; eligibility guidance Formal and nonformal 5th-12th grade educators
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Applications Open for 2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion | Minnesota Sea Grant Go to the University of Minnesota Duluth home page A Program of the University of Minnesota Community Resilience Program Education and Workforce Development Program Fisheries and Aquaculture Program Great Lakes Transport Program Healthy Coastal Ecosystems Program Recreation and Water Safety Program Proposal Forms and Documents Student Opportunities Overview Minnesota Sea Grant Science & Policy Fellowship Call for Hosts: Minnesota Sea Grant Science & Policy Fellowship Minnesota Sea Grant Undergraduate Internships National Marine Fisheries-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship NOAA Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Applications Open for 2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion Applications Open for 2026 Lake Superior Shipboard Science Immersion Formal and nonformal fifth–12th-grade educators are invited to apply by February 28, 2026.
ST. PAUL and DULUTH, Minn. – Minnesota Sea Grant is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Shipboard Science Immersion , a unique professional learning experience for formal and nonformal fifth–12th grade educators from across the Great Lakes region.
This immersive program will take place July 7–13, 2026, aboard the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s research vessel R/V Lake Guardian on Lake Superior.
Sea Grant’s Shipboard Science Immersion, organized through the Center for Great Lakes Literacy in partnership with the EPA Great Lakes National Program Office and the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network, offers participants the opportunity to work alongside scientists as they conduct real-world Great Lakes science.
Educators will gain hands-on field experience in aquatic science, learn strategies for engaging students with regional environmental data, and bring back new tools to enrich classroom teaching and informal learning environments.
“Programs like the Shipboard Science Immersion help educators deepen their content knowledge and confidence in teaching Great Lakes science,” said Minnesota Sea Grant Environmental Education and Workforce Development Extension Educator Heidi Ferris . “Participants return with powerful experiences, connections, and resources that inspire their students and communities.
” The annual immersion experience rotates among the five Great Lakes and fosters lasting connections between educators and scientists while promoting Great Lakes stewardship. In 2026, the R/V Lake Guardian will host educators on Lake Superior for a week of inquiry, collaboration, and discovery.
Who should apply: Formal and nonformal educators (grades five–12) Program dates: July 7–13, 2026 — Lake Superior aboard the EPA R/V Lake Guardian Educators selected for the program also receive a stipend to support integration of their shipboard experience into curriculum and outreach back home. Minnesota Sea Grant encourages interested educators to review the eligibility criteria and begin the application process now.
The deadline to submit applications is February 28, 2026. About Minnesota Sea Grant: Minnesota Sea Grant , a program of the University of Minnesota, supports educators, communities, and stakeholders in understanding and applying Great Lakes and freshwater science. Through research, outreach, and education, Minnesota Sea Grant works to strengthen the sustainable use and conservation of coastal resources.
Marie Thoms , Communications Director, Minnesota Sea Grant, University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Duluth. [email protected] . Heidi Ferris , environmental literacy & workforce development extension educator, Minnesota Sea Grant, University of Minnesota.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Formal and nonformal 5th-12th grade educators Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates No-cost program Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 28, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Minnesota Sea Grant Educator Mini-Grant Program is sponsored by Minnesota Sea Grant. Mini-grants for K-12 educators in Minnesota to fund projects increasing Great Lakes literacy, stewardship, and place-based learning for students. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Up to $5,000; eligibility guidance K-12 educators and schools in Minnesota Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Minnesota Sea Grant Educator Mini-Grant Program is sponsored by Minnesota Sea Grant, University of Minnesota. Funds K-12 educator projects in Minnesota for Great Lakes literacy, stewardship, and place-based learning, suitable for youth mentoring in environmental community projects near Duluth. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance K-12 educators and projects based in Minnesota Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
