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Research Opportunities
The Atlantic Shark Institute’s research model is truly unique and provides hard working, focused and diligent PhD and Masters candidates with opportunities to conduct, complete and publish their research in collaboration with the ASI and their accredited U.S. College or University.
Research projects can be conceived of by the student in association with their advisor (with approval from the Atlantic Shark Institute), or they can be a current ASI project with existing data that needs someone to complete the project and lead it to publication.
"Working with the ASI has allowed me to involve myself with important shark research..."
– Dr. Jane Doe
Working with the Atlantic Shark Institute provides the following opportunities for research.
Project Funding and Resources
Admitted researchers will receive $10,000 in grant funding per project and five acoustic tags per year (or financial equivalent) at no cost toward the approved project.
Offshore Vessel Access
Access to 20 ASI research vessels in RI, CT (and parts of MA/NH) at no cost to the student in order to get research ares(s).
ASI Volunteer Network
Collaboration with our commercial, charter and private partners who engage with sharks daily that can aid significantly in this research
Non-profit status perks:
Importantly, as a federally recognized 501(c)(3), the ASI can also accept grant money on your behalf, specifically for your study, and the ASI only retains a fraction of the proceeds for overhead, while leaving the vast majority of grant funds for your work.
Qualifications
Important prerequisites applicants need prior to applying for a research position.
Applicants should have the following perquisites and/or qualifications prior to applying:
1. Completion of an undergraduate degree program
2. Current enrollment in a U.S. based PhD or Masters program
3. Support from their advisor for their proposed project
4. A proposed project with clear and concise questions, proposed deliverables, and the skills needed to publish quality work.
