2027 California Sea Grant State Fellowship
The California Sea Grant State Fellowship offers recent grads a year of hands-on experience in marine and coastal science and policy with host agencies across California.
Funder: California Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Fellowship application) | August 2027 (Finalist video & slides) | October 2027 (Top 10 List & Final Ranked List)
Funding Amounts: $62,448 stipend for 12 months; up to $2,500 additional for travel; health insurance costs included.
Summary: One-year fellowship for recent California graduate students to gain hands-on experience in coastal and marine policy with host agencies.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; confirm on program page before applying.
Description
The California Sea Grant State Fellowship is a prestigious, one-year professional development program designed for recent graduate students interested in California's coastal and marine resources and related policy. Modeled after the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, the program places fellows with municipal, state, or federal agencies, as well as research and conservation organizations engaged in coastal or marine research, policy, or management. Fellows gain practical experience in resource policy planning and implementation, while host organizations benefit from the fellows’ expertise and fresh perspectives. The fellowship aims to cultivate the next generation of ocean and coastal leaders and strengthen the capacity of management agencies. Optional extension projects are available for further professional growth.
