Call for Host Applications: 2027 State Fellowship
Forecasted
California Sea Grant’s 2027 State Fellowship matches recent grads with agencies for hands-on research and policy work in California’s coastal and marine science fields.
Funder: California Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Host application) | June 2027 (Fellowship application) | July 2027 (Host video assignments & scheduling due) | August 2027 (Finalist presentations due) | October 2027 (Top 10 List, Follow-Up, Final Ranked List due)
Funding Amounts: Stipend $62,448 for fellows (12 months) plus up to $2,500 travel; hosts must cover at least 75% of direct costs plus admin/indirect fees.
Summary: A 12-month fellowship matching recent graduate students to California agencies and organizations for hands-on experience in coastal and marine policy and management.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; refer to the program page for updates and exact dates.
Description
The California Sea Grant State Fellowship Program provides a unique, immersive educational and professional experience for graduate students and recent graduates interested in California’s coastal and marine resources and related policy. The program matches highly motivated fellows with host offices—municipal, state, and federal agencies or research and conservation organizations—across California. Fellows work on substantive projects and policy initiatives, gaining practical experience and contributing to real-world solutions in resource management, policy, and conservation. Host organizations mentor fellows, provide professional development opportunities, and support engagement in both remote and on-site work settings. The program is modeled after the national Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship and has a strong track record of launching careers in marine and coastal policy.
