Careers
Graduate Opportunities
Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to 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 with hosts in the legislative and executive branches of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship.
National Marine Fisheries Service & Sea Grant Joint Fellowship Program
Sea Grant and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) offer a joint fellowship program in two specialized areas: population and ecosystem dynamics and marine resource economics.
NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship
This two year fellowship provides on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students. Any student who will complete a master’s or other advanced degree in natural resource management or environmental-related studies at an accredited U.S. university can apply.
Undergraduate Opportunities
Summer Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
Pennsylvania Sea Grant offers paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students seeking to gain experience in the areas of communications, education, outreach, and research. The experience helps prepare undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in science, policy, management, and outreach focused on oceans, Great Lakes, and watersheds.
Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer.
