Fellowships and Internships
Fellowships
Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship
Provides a professional opportunity for graduate students who have an interest in the science and policy needed to keep Alaska’s marine resources healthy. The Fellowship matches highly qualified graduate students or recent grads with hosts in Alaska-based state or federal agencies for a one-year paid fellowship. Prospective fellows and host organizations should visit our State Fellowship page for application information.
Learn more about the Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship and how to apply
Deadline: February 9, 2023
Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Provides a professional opportunity for graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources, and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The Fellowship matches highly qualified graduate students or recent grads with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government in Washington, D.C. for a one-year paid fellowship. Interested students should visit our Knauss Fellowship page for application information.
Learn more about the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship and how to apply
Deadline: February 16, 2023
NMFS–Sea Grant Joint Fellowship Program
Provides up to three years support to Ph.D. students interested in careers related to marine population and ecosystem dynamics or marine resource economics. Selected fellows work on thesis problems of public interest and relevance to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and work closely with mentors from NMFS Science Centers or offices. Application packages must be submitted to the Sea Grant program in the state where the students are enrolled. Interested applicants should reach out to Alaska Sea Grant Associate Director Molly Cain to receive application support.
Learn more about the NMFS–Sea Grant Joint Fellowship
Deadline: January 25, 2023
NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship
Provides on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy to postgraduate students. Five fellowship positions are available with the coastal programs in Connecticut, Maine, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington, and with the Coastal States Organization. Application packages must be submitted to the Sea Grant program in the state where the students are enrolled. Alaska applicants should send application packages to Alaska Sea Grant Associate Director Molly Cain.
Learn more about the Coastal Management Fellowship
Deadline: January 27, 2023.
Internships
CEI intern Cairone Reft processing samples in the lab.
Community-Engaged Internship
Provides on-the-ground learning experience through 8–10-week paid summer internships for undergraduate students from indigenous or underrepresented communities who are interested in careers in marine policy, marine science, science communication or other STEM-related fields. The interns, based at Sea Grant offices or at a partner organizations, work under the supervision of Sea Grant mentors or scientists working on Sea Grant-funded projects.
Learn more about the Community-Engaged Internship
Deadline: April 15, 2023
CORaL Network—Community Coastal Experience
An opportunity for adults ages 18+ to explore career and internship pathways in marine science, archaeology, cultural history and more. Participants will travel with program leaders to observe, learn, and practice new skills in Kachemak Bay, Seward, Cordova and Kodiak. Includes travel, food, lodging and a stipend.