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 in the table below.
| Opportunity | Eligible Students | Applications Accepted | Program Begins | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knauss Fellowship | Enrolled in graduate degree program | MARCH – JUNE | JUNE | 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 |








