Call for Host Applications: 2027 State Fellowship
The California Sea Grant State Fellowship offers recent graduates a year-long, hands-on placement with agencies to work on coastal and marine science, research, and policy projects in California.
Funder: California Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Host application deadline) | June 2027 (Fellowship application deadline) | July 2027 (Host video assignments and matching workshop scheduling due) | October 2027 (Final matching steps)
Funding Amounts: Typical direct annual cost per fellow: $64,948 (stipend, health insurance, travel) + 12% admin support; hosts contribute at least 75% of total cost for first fellow. Fellowship duration: 12 months.
Summary: Program matches recent graduates with host agencies for hands-on experience in California coastal and marine policy and management.
Key Information: All dates are projected; confirm schedule and requirements on the program site.
Description
The California Sea Grant State Fellowship Program offers a 12-month, full-time educational and professional experience for recent graduate students (master’s, Ph.D., or J.D.) interested in California’s coastal and marine resources and related policy. Modeled after the national Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, this program places fellows with host agencies—including municipal, state, or federal agencies, as well as research and conservation organizations—to work on substantive projects in marine research, policy, or management. Hosts provide mentorship and support, while fellows gain practical experience and networking opportunities, helping launch careers in marine policy and management.
