Call for Host Applications: 2027 State Fellowship
A year-long fellowship placing postgraduates in California agencies for hands-on experience in coastal and marine science, research, and policy.
Funder: California Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Host video assignments & matching workshop scheduling) | August 2026 (Finalist presentation video & slide deck) | October 2026 (Top 10 Unranked List, Follow-Up List, Follow-Up Invites, Final Ranked List) | May 2027 (Host applications due) | June 2027 (Fellowship applications due)
Funding Amounts: Fellow stipend: $62,448 for 12 months plus up to $2,500 for travel and health insurance reimbursement; host agencies must cover at least 75% of direct costs plus admin and indirect costs.
Summary: A year-long fellowship for postgraduates to gain hands-on experience in California coastal and marine policy, matching fellows with host agencies statewide.
Key Information: All dates are projected—verify on the program page before applying.
Description
The California Sea Grant State Fellowship Program provides post-graduate students with a unique opportunity to acquire hands-on experience in coastal and marine resource policy, management, and research within California. Modeled after the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, this program matches highly motivated graduate students and recent graduates with municipal, state, and federal agencies, as well as research and conservation organizations, all working on California’s coastal and marine issues. Fellows work full-time for 12 months alongside host mentors, gaining practical policy experience and professional development, while hosts benefit from the fellows’ expertise and support.
Fellows are expected to contribute meaningfully to their host offices, engage with staff and leadership, and participate in optional extension projects. The program emphasizes training the next generation of ocean and coastal leaders to address California’s dynamic environmental challenges.
