Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship Program
A unique professional opportunity for soon-to-graduate or recently finished graduate students interested in the science and policy needed to keep our marine, coastal, and watershed resources healthy.
Modeled after the highly successful Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, the state fellowship program provides an opportunity to acquire on-the-job experience in planning and implementing natural resource policies and programs in Alaska. The program matches highly motivated graduate students and recent graduates with hosts in Alaska-based agencies and non-profit organizations for a 12-month paid fellowship. See the profiles of our State Fellows for examples of hosts from previous years.
See profiles of our State Fellows
General timeline
- December: Call for fellows and hosts.
- February: Fellow and host applications due.
- February-March: Eligible applicants interviewed.
- April: Match fellows with hosts. Applicants are notified of placements.
- August 1 or September 1: 12-month fellowships begin.
View the Handbook for State Fellows
Recorded webinar for prospective fellows
Alaska Sea Grant Director Ginny Eckert discussed the Alaska Sea Grant State Fellowship and the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship to help prospective applicants navigate the process. Joining Ginny to share experiences were Sea Grant Knauss Fellow Connie Vo and Alaska Sea Grant State Fellow Emily Reynolds.
You can watch the recorded January 2026 webinar below.