DEQ Fellowship Program
Advancing Research and Environmental Protection in North Carolina
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Fellowship Program strengthens partnerships between environmental regulators, policymakers, and academic research experts. Through collaborative research, fellows support DEQ’s mission to protect and enhance North Carolina’s environment and natural resources.
The Fellowship Program includes:
- DEQ – NC Collaboratory Applied Research Fellowship: A partnership program supporting PFAS-related research and applied science that informs regulatory decision-making.
- DEQ Environmental Science Fellowship: An established DEQ program that supports research to address the state’s most pressing environmental challenges.
These programs help DEQ:
- Develop data-driven solutions
- Advance analytical and environmental monitoring capabilities
- Build long-term research-practice partnerships
- Identify and address pressing environmental needs