In this premier marine science graduate program, students have the resources of two world-class institutions—Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution—at their fingertips. With unmatched access to instruments, ships, technology and scientific guidance, our students can tackle some of the biggest scientific and engineering questions of our world.

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Events and Announcements

Graduate Fellowship Opportunities

Whether you are a current Joint Program student or a prospective student applying to the program, remember there may be a fellowship available to you.  Many of the deadline dates for fellowship applications are due in the next few months.

Look at many of the funding opportunities available to graduate students. »

Student Awards

At various times throughout the year, MIT/WHOI Joint Program students may receive recognition for a poster, a presentation or receive a fellowship of some kind for their research.

See a list of the most recent awards the Joint Program students have received. »

Georneys: Geological Musings, Wanderings, and Adventures

Joint Program student Evelyn Mervine writes about geology, travel, the life of a grad student, and other musings on her blog, Georneys.

Read the blog »

MIT-WHOI Tropical Marine Biology

Follow six Joint Program students as they spend two weeks participating in a field course on tropical marine biology at the Liquid Jungle Lab in Panama.

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