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Application for NOAA Teacher at Sea Program’s 2019 Season opens November 1

by
Andrew Pizzala
Photo courtesy of NOAA

We are pleased to announce NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program will accept applications for 2019 starting in November 2018. Applications and references are accepted only through our online application system from November 1 - 30, 2018. The application closes at 5:00 pm ET on November 30.

Until then, interested applicants should:
1. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more about program eligibility and expectations.
2. Download the pdf preview of our application to review the questions that we ask.

About the program
NOAA’s Teacher at Sea Program provides pre-kindergarten through college-level teachers a hands-on, real-world research experience working at sea with world-renowned NOAA scientists. This opportunity gives educators a unique insight into oceanic and atmospheric research crucial to the nation.