Graduate student fellowships

Investing in graduate student fellowships helps us attract the most talented and passionate students from across the country and around the world.

With the support of dedicated faculty and strong partnerships with government and academic institutions, our graduate students are not only advancing knowledge today, but also becoming the scientists, leaders and problem-solvers who will shape a more resilient environmental future.

Your impact

Your generosity strengthens our ability to recruit and support exceptional graduate students and provide the mentorship, resources, and hands-on experiences that shape their success. With your support, students engage in meaningful research, collaborate with leading experts, and gain the skills needed to address complex challenges facing wetland ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.

By investing in our students, you are advancing science-driven solutions, protecting critical natural resources and helping build a more resilient and sustainable future for generations to come.

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Amount	How Your Gift Helps
$50,000	Your gift provides a full year of support for a graduate student to gain hands-on experience, advance research in their field, and prepare them for an impactful career

Student Spotlights

“I saw my Ph.D. as a chance to work on my own ideas and generate knowledge that nobody else had before. I knew it would push me to become more independent, to take responsibility and to solve problems in real-world settings. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

– Yiyang Kang, Ph.D. student

“My experience at UF has transformed the way I work, think and create. This opportunity to gain necessary knowledge in hydrology and modeling and learn about a variety of topics has been invaluable for my professional development. Most importantly, the work environment at the Kaplan lab fostered my confidence, comfort and the freedom to grow.”

– Yvanna Serra, M.S. student