[Washington Sea Grant](https://wsg.washington.edu)

January 2027

Up to $66,700/year (plus $13,340/year required match) for up to three years per fellow

Fellowship for Ph.D. students to conduct research with NOAA experts in marine ecosystem dynamics and resource economics.

--- ## Description The NOAA Fisheries – Sea Grant Joint Fellowship provides Ph.D. students with hands-on research experience working alongside NOAA experts on critical issues related to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Fellows are placed at NOAA facilities such as the Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, and National Marine Mammal Laboratory, where they collaborate with both NOAA and academic scientists. The program supports research in two main areas: population and ecosystem dynamics (emphasizing quantitative methods for assessing marine ecosystems and species) and marine resource economics (focusing on the economics of conservation and management of marine resources). The fellowship is designed to foster the next generation of marine scientists and resource economists and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Each fellowship provides up to $66,700 per year in federal funding, with a required minimum 20% ($13,340/year) non-federal match. - Support is provided for up to three years per fellow. - Funding may cover stipend, tuition, fees, travel (including to the annual Fellows Symposium), equipment, supplies, and other project costs. --- ## Eligibility - Open to U.S. citizens only. - Applicants must be enrolled in, or provisionally accepted to, a Ph.D. program at an accredited U.S. university in relevant fields (e.g., population dynamics, ecosystem dynamics, resource/environmental economics, quantitative ecology, applied mathematics, marine biology, etc.). - Students must apply through the Sea Grant program in the state where their university is located. If no Sea Grant program exists in that state, applicants should contact the National Sea Grant Office for guidance. - The program encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [eSeaGrant portal](https://esg.wsg.washington.edu/) of the applicant’s state Sea Grant program. - Required materials include: - Project narrative (up to 5 pages) - Curriculum vitae (2 pages max) - Academic transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) - Summary of academic training in quantitative methods (1 page) - Education and career goal statement (2 pages) - Letters of recommendation (minimum two: one from faculty advisor, one from NMFS mentor, with accompanying 2-page CVs for each letter writer) - Abbreviated Environmental Compliance Questionnaire - Data Management Plan - Budget documents (Sea Grant 90-4 forms and justification) - Standard federal forms (SF-424, SF-424B, CD-511, and optional SF-LLL) - Applicants are encouraged to contact the WSG Fellowships Team at [sgfellow@uw.edu](mailto:sgfellow@uw.edu) with questions. --- ## Additional Information - Fellows are expected to work on research projects directly aligned with NOAA priorities and to participate in annual symposia and professional development activities. - The program is highly competitive and seeks candidates with strong quantitative skills and a demonstrated commitment to marine resource management or economics. - Equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation policies apply. --- ## External Links - [Program Details & Application Instructions (Washington Sea Grant)](https://wsg.washington.edu/students-teachers/fellowships/sea-grantnoaa-fisheries-fellowship) - [2025 NMFS-Sea Grant Fellowship Student Application Guide (PDF)](https://seagrant.noaa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-NMFS-Sea-Grant-Fellowship-Student-Guide_508.pdf) - [eSeaGrant Application Portal](https://esg.wsg.washington.edu/) - [Washington Sea Grant Contact Page](https://wsg.washington.edu/about-wsg/contact-us-2/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | |------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------| | Washington Sea Grant | seagrant@uw.edu | 206.543.6600 | | WSG Fellowships Team | sgfellow@uw.edu | | | National Sea Grant Office (general) | oar.sg.fellows@noaa.gov | | ---

NOAA Fisheries – Sea Grant Joint Fellowship

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