California Sea Grant 2026 State Fellowship Applications Now Open!

California Sea Grant is now soliciting applications for the 2026 California State Fellowship Program. The State Fellowship Program provides a unique educational opportunity for recent graduate students who are interested in marine, coastal, and/or watershed resources and in the decisions affecting those resources in California. 

This highly competitive program matches recent graduate students with hosts in state, federal, or municipal agencies in California for a 12-month paid fellowship. Fellows have the opportunity to apply their skills and expertise to real-world problems while gaining hands-on experience in resource management and government.

Alumni of the program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of sectors, including consulting, private companies, government, science, and nonprofits. 

Informational Webinar: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:00 – 2:00 PM PT
Please join us for an optional informational webinar about this fellowship program along with application tips. This Zoom presentation will be recorded and made available after the webinar. Register Here.

Fellowship Application Deadline: June 13, 2025 5:00 PM PT