Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship
This two-year fellowship places early-career professionals with Washington organizations to work on hands-on coastal resilience projects, providing mentorship and professional development in marine policy and management.
Funder: Washington Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027: Host application deadline (projected) | April 2027: Fellowship application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 stipend + $5,000 professional development budget in year 1; $78,000 stipend + $5,000 professional development in year 2; two-year total up to $163,000 per fellow.
Summary: Two-year fellowship for early or transitioning career professionals to advance coastal resilience in Washington State through hands-on projects, mentorship, and professional development.
Key Information: Program is open to applicants from the Sea Grant Pacific region or those with significant experience in coastal communities; DACA students eligible; no cost to host organizations.
Description
The Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship is a paid, two-year educational opportunity designed for early or transitioning career professionals interested in advancing coastal resilience in Washington State. Fellows are matched with local host organizations—including tribes, nonprofits, municipalities, special districts, and conservation districts—where they work collaboratively on projects addressing a range of coastal resilience challenges such as hazard mitigation, adaptation planning, community engagement, and policy development. The program emphasizes tangible results for host organizations, tailored mentorship, and professional development to support career pathways in coastal resilience, marine policy, and coastal management. The fellowship is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who have faced systemic barriers to marine and coastal careers.
