The Washington Sea Grant State Fellowship (formerly the Marc Hershman Marine Policy Fellowship) offers a unique educational opportunity for soon to graduate and recently finished graduate students in ocean, coastal, and policy issues. This one-year paid fellowship matches qualified individuals with host agencies, nonprofits, and tribes throughout Washington. Fellows gain first-hand experience crafting marine and natural resource policy and opportunities to share their academic expertise with their host offices.
This year’s host offices include:
- The Washington State Department of Ecology (three positions)
- Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
- Long Live the Kings
- Seattle Aquarium
- Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group
Applications are by 5:00 pm, May 10, 2019, and must be submitted via eSeaGrant.
Fellowship Dates: Fall 2019 – Fall 2020