2027 California Sea Grant State Fellowship
Forecasted
The 2027 California Sea Grant State Fellowship immerses recent graduates in science-based marine and coastal policy work with California agencies, blending research, policy, and hands-on resource management experience.
Funder: California Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027: Host Application deadline (projected) | June 2027: Fellowship Application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $62,448 stipend for 12 months; up to $2,500 for travel; health insurance reimbursement included.
Summary: Provides recent California graduate students hands-on, year-long placements in coastal and marine policy with state and partner agencies.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check program site for updates.
Description
The California Sea Grant State Fellowship is a one-year, immersive professional development program for recent graduates (Masters, Ph.D., or J.D.) from California universities in fields related to marine, coastal, or watershed environments. The fellowship places fellows with municipal, state, or federal agencies and research/conservation organizations in California, where they contribute to marine and coastal resource management and policy development. The program is modeled after the national Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship and has a strong track record of launching careers in marine policy and resource management. Fellows gain practical experience, mentorship, and networking opportunities, while hosts benefit from the expertise and energy of emerging professionals.
Fellows may also participate in optional Extension Projects with California Sea Grant Extension Specialists, further developing their applied research and outreach skills.
