Partner with Us
The Gulf is more than a body of water—it’s a region rich in ecosystems, economies, and cultures, and home to communities facing some of today’s most complex environmental, social, and public health challenges.
At UF Gulf Scholars, we believe tackling these challenges requires working across disciplines and in partnership with the people who know the Gulf best.
Whether you’re a UF faculty or staff member or a community organization, there’s a place for you in this work.
We invite you to join us in preparing the next generation of Gulf-focused problem solvers—and in creating more resilient and sustainable futures for the region.
Why Partner with UF Gulf Scholars?
By partnering with us, you’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Mentoring and inspiring students through real-world work
- Shaping experiential learning opportunities rooted in Gulf challenges
- Informing research, public programming, and outreach efforts
- Strengthening university-community ties that drive meaningful impact
We offer financial and administrative support for a variety of collaborations, and we’re always open to new ideas.
Our Five Program Pathways
The UF Gulf Scholars Program offers five flexible, customizable pathways or “Gulf Streams” for students to tailor their interests. We welcome courses, experiential learning and guest lectures for each of these topic areas.
- Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
- Cultural Heritage, History & Storytelling
- Resilient Built Environments & Economies
- Policy & Advocacy
- Public Health
Ways to Collaborate
Host an Experiential Learning Opportunity
We’re actively seeking research placements, service projects, internships, and field excursions—especially those aligned with our five Gulf Streams. Our students complete a Gulf Impact Project as part of the program and benefit tremendously from community- or faculty-based mentorship.
Serve as a Guest Speaker
Speak in a Gulf-focused course, public program, or student cohort meeting.
Share Your Gulf-Aligned Course
Have an idea for a new Gulf-focused course or ways to align your current course with the Gulf region? We would love to hear about it!
Pitch a New Collaboration
Have an idea for how we can work together? Let’s talk! We welcome creative approaches to community-engaged teaching, research, and storytelling.
Get Involved
Ready to explore a partnership? Contact Becca Burton, UF Gulf Scholars Coordinator at rlburton@ufl.edu, or fill out our interest form to stay in the loop about new opportunities, funding announcements, and events. Visit our Gulf Impact Projects page to see some of the great projects our students have worked on alongside our partners!
