Student Opportunities
Marine Extension and Sea Grant is committed to enriching the next generation of coastal leaders and preparing them for careers in ocean policy, coastal resource management, marine resource economics, applied research, environmental education and more. Explore our diverse fellowship and internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students below or through our digital brochure.
We are accepting applications for several opportunities, including our Marine Education Fellowship, Summer Student Internships, State Fellowship and Research Traineeship. More information is available via the links in the table below.
An informational webinar highlighting all student opportunities is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. Click here to join via Zoom.
| OPPORTUNITY | ELIGIBLE STUDENTS | APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED | PROGRAM BEGINS | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knauss Fellowship | Enrolled in graduate degree program | NOV - FEB | FEB | 1 YEAR |
| NOAA Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellowship | Enrolled in graduate degree program | OCT - JAN | AUG | 1 YEAR |
| NMFS-Sea Grant Joint Fellowship | PhD students | NOV - JAN | AUG | 2 YEARS |
| Legal Fellowship | UGA School of Law students | YEAR-ROUND | VARIES | VARIES |
| Research Traineeship | Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree program | FEB-MARCH | JULY | 1 YEAR |
| Marine Education Fellowship | Bachelor's degree earned | FEB-MARCH | SEPT | 1 YEAR |
| State Fellowship | Enrolled in graduate degree program | FEB-MARCH | AUG | 1 YEAR |
| Student Internships | Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree program | VARIES | SPRING/ SUMMER/ FALL | 8-15 WEEKS |