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Award Overview Eligibility<\/b><\/p>\n Application Requirements\u00a0 Application Deadline: May 5<\/b>, 2023 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time\u00a0<\/strong>via\u00a0eSeaGrant. <\/a>See below for how to apply.<\/p>\n Finalist Selection Selection Criteria While required to confirm eligibility, details of student transcripts are not factored into the selection process.<\/p>\n WSG maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, by pursuing diverse perspectives, and enhancing cultural understanding. WSG works to create equitable access to resources and opportunities for Washington\u2019s diverse communities and seeks to incorporate their voices and priorities. WSG\u2019s values are informed by environmental justice and are based in a culture of inclusion, respect, long-term engagement and accountability. Individuals that are historically underrepresented in marine science and policy work are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.<\/p>\n Placement of Fellows 2023 Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n The WSG Hershman Fellowship Program, like all WSG programs, is guided by and strives to align with the WSG values and principles of partnerships and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Partnerships are a cornerstone of the Sea Grant model. WSG cultivates partnerships by valuing and engaging the priorities, expertise, capabilities, and participation of diverse partners.<\/p>\n WSG collaborates with international, federal, tribal, state and local governments; local communities; businesses; people from academia; K-12 schools and nongovernmental organizations on a wide variety of marine-related research, engagement and education projects. Furthermore, WSG maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, by pursuing diverse perspectives, and enhancing cultural understanding.<\/p>\n WSG works to create equitable access to resources and opportunities for Washington\u2019s diverse communities and seeks to incorporate their voices and priorities. WSG\u2019s values are informed by environmental justice and are based in a culture of inclusion, respect, long-term engagement and accountability. This commitment shapes our organization and its investments, practices and social interactions including the administration of this fellowship program.<\/p>\n 2023 Host Offices and Project Descriptions<\/strong><\/p>\n How to Apply GO TO ESEAGRANT<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/b><\/strong>Each fellow will receive an award of $63,500, including an untaxed stipend of $60,000 (to cover living costs, health related benefits, and tax related expenses) and a $3,500 professional development budget administered by Washington Sea Grant.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellowship offers a unique educational opportunity for soon-to-graduate or recently finished graduate students engaged in studies pertaining to ocean and coastal policy issues. This one-year, paid marine policy fellowship matches highly motivated, qualified individuals with host agencies, nonprofits or tribes throughout Washington State. The Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellowship offers students first-hand experiences in crafting marine and natural resource policies and allows them to share their academic expertise with their host offices.<\/p>\n\n
<\/b>Applications are submitted via the\u00a0eSeaGrant<\/em><\/a>\u00a0online submission portal.<\/p>\n\n
<\/b>Finalists will be interviewed and selected by the Washington\u00a0Sea Grant Hershman Fellowship Review Panel.\u00a0All candidates will be notified in early June regarding the outcome of the panel\u2019s selection process. Finalist are required to attend a Matching Workshop on\u00a0June 14 & 15, 2023<\/strong>. More finalists are selected than there are host office positions, therefore not all finalists will match as fellows.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/b>A workshop to match host offices with fellows will take place in Seattle, WA on\u00a0June 14 & 15, 2023<\/strong>. The workshop includes an orientation, host office presentations, finalist presentations, interviews and fellow matching. There will be more finalists than host office positions, therefore not all finalists will match as fellows.\u00a0In 2023 the Matching Workshop will most likely be held in-person.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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<\/b><\/span>Washington Sea Grant will be accepting all fellowship applications through our online submission portal,\u00a0eSeaGrant<\/i><\/a>.\u00a0eSeaGrant<\/em>\u00a0will open to applicants in early April. If you are new to\u00a0eSeaGrant<\/i> please give yourself plenty of time to complete your application and contact our office if you have questions. Applications are due to eSeaGrant by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time: May 5, 2023. <\/b><\/p>\n