Fall 2025 Keystone Fellowship Project:<\/h2>\n\n- Puget Sound Partnership<\/strong>:\u00a0PSP Keystone Fellowship Project Description<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Overview<\/h2>\n
The Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Keystone Fellowship aims to create pathways into marine-related careers for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and broaden participation in these fields. The program\u2019s goal is to cultivate the next generation of marine and coastal science and policy leaders who are representative of the full spectrum of Washington state communities.\u00a0Open to all students<\/b>, the WSG Keystone Fellowship Program is\u00a0committed to broadening and enhancing access for all students, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals<\/b>, who wish to pursue careers in marine science and policy.<\/p>\n\n- This\u00a0one-year<\/b>\u00a0paid fellowship is open to all highly motivated and qualified early-career professionals who share a dedication to these goals.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Fellows are matched with host organizations including state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and maritime industries, where they focus on projects addressing pressing coastal and marine issues.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Fellows gain valuable experience, training, and mentorship while working on impactful science, policy, and industry-related projects.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and priority will be given to those who demonstrate a commitment to broadening participation in marine and coastal professions and to creating a workplace environment that is welcoming and prioritizes dignity and respect for all people.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/h2>\nHow To Apply<\/h2>\n
See the \u201cFor Prospective Fellows<\/em>\u201d tab below for application instructions and to access the\u00a0eSeaGrant\u00a0<\/em>application\u00a0portal<\/p>\nResources for Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Connect with the WSG Fellowships Team via email (sgfellow@uw.edu<\/a>) to ask questions or set up a meeting time to discuss the fellowship.<\/li>\n
- Tips for writing personal statements, CV\u2019s, and interviewing for Sea Grant fellowships<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0[PDF]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to Washington Sea Grant (<\/em>sgfellow@uw.edu<\/a>)\u00a0in advance of the application deadline to provide notification of their intent to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
WSG Fellowships Office Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe WSG Fellowships team will be available to discuss the fellowship and answer questions during the following virtual drop-in office hours:<\/p>\n
May 27, 10-11 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\nJune 5, 1-2 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\nJune 10, 10-11 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Registration Link\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nJune 24, 10-11 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Past Keystone Fellowship Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n2025 WSG Keystone Fellowship host:\u00a0Puget Sound Restoration Fund \u2013\u00a02025 Fellowship Project Description<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n2024 WSG Keystone Fellowship host:\u00a0Seattle Aquarium:\u00a02024 Fellowship Project Description<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n2023 WSG Keystone Fellowship host:\u00a0Puget Sound Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n2022 WSG Keystone Fellowship host:\u00a0Port of Seattle \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>2022 Fellowship Project Description<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Overview<\/h2>\n
The Washington Sea Grant (WSG) Keystone Fellowship aims to create pathways into marine-related careers for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and broaden participation in these fields. The program\u2019s goal is to cultivate the next generation of marine and coastal science and policy leaders who are representative of the full spectrum of Washington state communities.\u00a0Open to all students<\/b>, the WSG Keystone Fellowship Program is\u00a0committed to broadening and enhancing access for all students, including people of color, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals<\/b>, who wish to pursue careers in marine science and policy.<\/p>\n We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply and priority will be given to those who demonstrate a commitment to broadening participation in marine and coastal professions and to creating a workplace environment that is welcoming and prioritizes dignity and respect for all people.<\/p>\n See the \u201cFor Prospective Fellows<\/em>\u201d tab below for application instructions and to access the\u00a0eSeaGrant\u00a0<\/em>application\u00a0portal<\/p>\n Resources for Applicants:<\/strong><\/p>\n Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to Washington Sea Grant (<\/em>sgfellow@uw.edu<\/a>)\u00a0in advance of the application deadline to provide notification of their intent to apply.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WSG Fellowships Office Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n The WSG Fellowships team will be available to discuss the fellowship and answer questions during the following virtual drop-in office hours:<\/p>\n May 27, 10-11 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\n June 5, 1-2 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\n June 10, 10-11 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Registration Link\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n June 24, 10-11 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Past Keystone Fellowship Projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n 2025 WSG Keystone Fellowship host:\u00a0Puget Sound Restoration Fund \u2013\u00a02025 Fellowship Project Description<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 2024 WSG Keystone Fellowship host:\u00a0Seattle Aquarium:\u00a02024 Fellowship Project Description<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n 2023 WSG Keystone Fellowship host:\u00a0Puget Sound Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n 2022 WSG Keystone Fellowship host:\u00a0Port of Seattle \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>2022 Fellowship Project Description<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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How To Apply<\/h2>\n
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