Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship
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Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship supports early- or shifting-career professionals in mentored projects that advance coastal communities’ locally defined resilience priorities.
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Funder: Washington Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Host applications) | April 2027 (Fellowship applications)
Funding Amounts: Published award: $80,000 in year one and $83,000 in year two
Summary: A paid, mentored fellowship for early- or shifting-career professionals building coastal communities’ resilience in western Washington.
Key Information: Geographic eligibility applies, and fellows must live in or near their host communities.
Description
Washington Sea Grant’s Coastal Resilience Fellowship pairs early- or shifting-career professionals with host-office mentors for two years of project-based learning. Fellows help coastal communities advance locally defined resilience priorities while developing professional skills through mentorship, collaborative work planning, and professional learning. The program aims to deliver tangible results for hosts and strengthen a network of coastal resilience partnerships.
Supported by the Department of Commerce and NOAA’s Climate Resilience Regional Challenge, the fellowship addresses hazards including sea level rise, flooding, erosion, and tsunami. Projects may involve vulnerability assessments, feasibility studies, relocation, community engagement, policy, communications, or cultural climate resilience. The program encourages approaches that benefit community members, local economies, and the environment together. Fellowship support is contingent on the availability and allocation of federal funds.
