Lobster Institute Sponsors and Donors

The Lobster Institute is fortunate to have many long-term and new supporters. The following are a few of the ways your organization can support Lobster Institute research and events.

Make a Contribution

We invite you to join the Friends of the Lobster Institute. Whether it’s $1 or $100 — any amount will be warmly appreciated. Use our secure link to the University of Maine’s gift processing office to make your gift, and remember to designate your gift to the Lobster Institute.

Event sponsorships are a helpful way to support the Institute. 

  • We host several events throughout the year, each providing an opportunity for support.

  • Event sponsorships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and provide corresponding inclusion levels in conference materials, pre-and post-event press releases, and complimentary event registration fees.

Support a graduate student for a full or ½ year research fellowship:

A fellowship supports a student whose graduate research aligns with the Lobster Institute’s mission.

  • A full year of support totals $35,000 ($17,500 for ½) and includes:

  • A stipend of $21,333 · Tuition for up to 19 credits  ·  Health Insurance

You might also consider supporting an undergraduate student internship.

  • A summer internship costs $8,000, which includes a 12- week stipend and room and board.

  • Our Semester by the Sea internships cost $10,000, which includes tuition and room and board.

Support the Institute

If you found some useful information on this site, if you think we’re doing valuable research, or if you think our support of the lobster industry is worthwhile; please show us your support. Here are some ways you can help the Institute.

Make a Contribution

We invite you to join the Friends of the Lobster Institute. Whether its $1 or $100 — any amount will be warmly appreciated. Use our secure link to the University of Maine’s gift processing office to make your gift and remember to designate your gift to the Lobster Institute.

Donate your Property/Boat/Equipment
Whether it is part of your estate planning, for tax purposes or other reasons – donations of property and goods are welcomed!

Become an Industry Member

Our industry members support our work for and with the lobster industry to maintain a sustainable resource and a vital industry.  Beyond supporting our valuable research and program, as a member the Lobster Institute is a resource for your business.  We are here to provide benefits and services your business needs and can easily and quickly access.  When you call us, you will get personal attention.  If we don’t have an answer right away, we’ll do our best to find it for you. We are small enough to be nimble, yet with the international reach to connect with industry and scientific experts you need.

To become a sponsor or donor, please email Chris Cash at christina.cash@umaine.edu or call 207-581-1443.

Logos for: Ready Seafood, Little Cranberry Lobster, Hamilton Marine, Maine Coast Lobster, Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, Swan's Island Fishermen's Cooperative, Red Lobster, Luke's Lobster, Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association, Camden National Bank, Gorham Savings Bank, Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Association, Brooks Trap Mill, the Lobster Trap, R.I. Smith, Seaview Lobster, Conary Cove Lobster Company, USA Wine West, University Credit Union, Maine Lobster Now.

For a complete list of Lobster Institute Sponsors and Donors, please click here.

* While based at the University of Maine, the Lobster Institute receives only partial financial support from the University.  We must raise a portion of salaries and all of our operating, research, and programming dollars.   We truly appreciate the support of our partners that keep our doors open and make our work possible.

If you would like to see your name or business listed here, please donate today…as a contributor, a business member, or a sponsor.