The Coastal Institute in the News
Advancing Coastal Science and Resource Management: North Atlantic Coast CESU - The CI proudly serves as the host for the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, a collaborative network connecting federal agencies, universities, and research organizations to address coastal resource management challenges. Through this partnership, the CI fosters interdisciplinary research, provides funding and experiential opportunities for students and faculty, and advances solutions for… ...Read more
The Coastal Institute Senior Fellows Network - The CI Senior Fellows Network is an interdisciplinary community of over 200 scholars and practitioners dedicated to advancing coastal sustainability. Through collaboration, funding opportunities, and mentorship, the network enhances URI’s research capacity… ...Read more
CI Climate Response Demonstration Sites: Urban Watershed - Discover how Roger Williams Park is becoming a model for urban watershed resilience through innovative stormwater management and collaborative efforts. Explore our interactive story map to learn about the challenges, solutions, and impact of these climate response initiatives. ...Read more
Announcing the 2024 Emerging Coastal Leaders - The CI is proud to announce the 2024 Emerging Coastal Leaders! This year’s awardees, representing diverse fields such as marine affairs, biological oceanography, and ocean engineering, are advancing innovative solutions to critical coastal challenges. Join us in celebrating their achievements… ...Read more
183CI Senior Fellows w/ 138 funded proposal in FY2019
>$175KIn Grants-in-Aid to Senior Fellows in FY2019
>30%CI Budget to Projects, Catalyst, & Leveraging Grants
26CI Initiatives & Projects
Innovative Problem Solving Across and Beyond Traditional Structures
The Coastal Institute was founded to encourage, support, and expedite interdisciplinary partnerships that first and foremost serve Rhode Island as a unique coastal state that is ideal as a model to explore compelling coastal problems.