NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship
Two-year fellowship for recent graduates to work on high-priority coastal management and policy projects with state agencies and NOAA partners, gaining hands-on experience and professional development.
Funder: Maine Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $42,000/year salary (plus locality adjustment in year 2); 2-year fellowship; relocation and travel reimbursement; health insurance
Summary: Two-year fellowship for recent postgraduates to gain hands-on experience in coastal resource management and policy at state agencies and NOAA partners.
Key Information: This opportunity is anticipated based on the annual cycle; confirm current status on the program website.
Description
The NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship, administered via Maine Sea Grant, provides two years of on-the-job education and training for recent postgraduates in coastal resource management and policy. Fellows are placed with state coastal zone management agencies or NOAA partners, where they contribute to high-priority projects addressing coastal management challenges. The program is designed to foster future leaders in the field, offering mentorship, professional development, and direct experience with coastal initiatives.
