Since 2016, we have funded more than 70 research projects from NPS students and professors through our Defense Innovation Fund’s Seed Program. Using a venture capital model, this program supports early-stage research projects by NPS faculty members and students. Many of these projects go on to receive further funding as “seedling” projects and create tangible improvements in the Department of Defense, directly impacting our national security.

Your donation supports: Our 2021 seed projects and allows for continued funding for current seed projects to move from concept to completion.

Learn more about the type of research your gift will help fund by reading about our 2020 seed projects and our 2019 seed projects.

To elevate the NPS student and alumni experience, we offer memberships that include various benefits for students and their families, and NPS graduates. For current students, we create community around shared interests through our 12 recreational, student-run clubs. For graduates, our alumni association connects alumni from across the country (and the world!).

If you are a current NPS student or alumnus, learn more about our memberships and how you can join today.

Alumni Association

Graduates of the Naval Postgraduate School belong to an elite group of nearly 50,000 distinguished professionals. With a searchable online directory and regional alumni events, our alumni association gives NPS grads the resources they need to foster both professional and personal relationships within this network.

Student-Run Clubs

NPS offers a rare break from deployment for some of our nation’s brightest military service members. Many NPS students come to Monterey straight from overseas tours in combat areas, where they spent little to no time with their families. Because of your support, we are able to offer 12 different recreational clubs(should link to the “Join a Club” page) to help families take advantage of their time together and to help students enjoy time away from the high-stress, demanding duty of serving our country. Together, club members have hiked Mt. Whitney, biked 100+ miles to Paso Robles, volunteered at the AT&T Pro-Am Golf Tournament, ran the Big Sur Marathon, given demonstrations at the Salinas Valley Comic Con, and much more.

When students join a club, they:

• Connect with other students.
• Foster a community around a shared interest.
• Enjoy time away from their high-stress, demanding duty of serving our country.
• Give back to the community through volunteering at events.
• Participate in races, hikes, bike rides, conventions, golf tournaments, etc. at a discounted rate.
• Have fun!

"I am very grateful for everyone who rode with me, pushed me, and most importantly the time we had enjoying one another’s company. Cycling offers a much-needed break from school. In order to excel you need to remove the stress and clear your mind, cycling is my way to do that."
-John Martin (R), NPS graduate and former Cycling Club president