The Washington Sea Grant Hershman 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 supporting marine science, conservation, and policy work and opportunities to share their academic expertise with their host offices.

This year’s host offices include:
  • The Nature Conservancy
  • The Pacific Northwest Crab Research Group
  • The Port of Seattle
  • The Washington State Department of Ecology Shorelands Program
  • The Washington State Department of Ecology Spills Program

Applications are due by 5:00 pm,
May 8, 2020, and must be submitted via eSeaGrant.
Interviews will be held remotely via Zoom on May 21 & 22, 2020

Fellowship Dates: Fall 2020 – Fall 2021

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*A note on the Coronavirus outbreak: In light of the uncertainties around the ongoing coronavirus outbreak we are in ongoing discussion with all of the 2020 Hershman Fellow hosts to (1) ensure the availability of their positions for a 2020 fellowship and (2) determine the potential for their position to be conducted remotely initially and/or intermittently as the developing situation dictates. We will continue to update the WSG Hershman Fellowship webpage with any changes that may arise for host offices due to Covid-19.

For questions or information about how to apply, contact 
Deborah Purce at sgfellow@uw.edu.