We're Seeking a New Generation of Global Leaders in Coastal Sustainability.
Applications are open for Fall 2026 entry into the CSP Masters Program!
Details are here, including virtual info sessions, fellowship opportunities, application tips & more - US and international students are encouraged to apply - https://csp.ucsc.edu/prospective-students/
This unique Masters of Science program is tailored for rising leaders to to identify, innovate, and implement scalable interdisciplinary solutions to challenges facing coastal communities and ecosystems around the world. Fellowships are available for students entering the program in Fall 2026.
Year 1-Located on UCSC's campus
Students take interdisciplinary courses in natural and social sciences, economics, policy analysis, coastal governance, leadership, innovation, and methods for designing scalable solutions to complex problems.
Year 2-Locate near your capstone project site anywhere around the globe
Students engage with partner organizations to co-design and pursue individual capstone projects that develop solutions for real problems and partner needs. Projects may be based around the world.
Funding and fellowships are available for students entering the program in Fall 2026. These include: thematic fellowships working on Central Valley Salmon Restoration Policies; Coastal Conservation with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s conservation, science, and policy initiatives; and Monterey Bay Coastal Climate Resilience, as well as programmatic fellowships that are not theme-based.
Coastal Science & Policy Graduate Program
UC Santa Cruz
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