Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship
A two-year fellowship placing early-career professionals in Washington State organizations to work on projects advancing coastal resilience, climate adaptation, and hazard mitigation through hands-on science and mentorship.
Funder: Washington Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (host application) | April 2027 (fellowship application via eSeaGrant)
Funding Amounts: $75,000 stipend (Year 1) + $78,000 stipend (Year 2); $5,000/year professional development budget; total $163,000 over two years per fellow
Summary: Two-year paid fellowship for early or shifting career professionals to build capacity for coastal resilience in Washington State communities through hands-on projects and mentorship.
Key Information: All dates are projected; actual deadlines will be posted on the program site.
Description
The Washington Sea Grant Coastal Resilience Fellowship is a two-year, paid professional development program designed for early-career or career-shifting professionals interested in supporting coastal resilience in Washington State. Fellows are placed with local host organizations—such as tribes, nonprofits, municipalities, and special districts—where they work closely with mentors on projects aimed at addressing coastal hazards, climate adaptation, and resilience strategies. The fellowship emphasizes intentional capacity building, project-based learning, and the development of professional networks within the coastal resilience field. Fellows contribute to tangible outcomes for host organizations while gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and access to professional development resources. The program is guided by values of inclusion, collaboration, and scientific integrity.
