State Fellowship
The State Fellowship from Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides graduate students with immersive research and policy experience focused on Georgia’s coastal and marine environments.
Funder: Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Due Dates: August 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: $45,000 stipend for a 12-month fellowship; additional travel/professional development support may be available.
Summary: Provides recent or nearly graduated graduate students hands-on experience in Georgia’s coastal and marine policy, with placements in agencies and organizations focused on resource management and outreach.
Key Information: Applications not submitted via eSeaGrant will not be considered.
Description
The State Fellowship, administered by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, is a year-long, paid professional development opportunity for graduate students interested in Georgia’s coastal and marine resources and the policies affecting them. Modeled after the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, this program places fellows with local, state, and federal agencies, non-governmental partners, and industry leaders across Georgia. The fellowship emphasizes hands-on experience in planning and implementing coastal and marine policies, with a strong focus on outreach, education, and stakeholder engagement. The 2026 Oyster Outreach Fellowship, for example, centers on oyster restoration, education, and resiliency initiatives involving multiple partners.
