The NOAA Office of Coastal Management (OCM) offers the Coastal Management and Digital Coast Fellowship Program. This on-the-job education and training in coastal resource management and policy is offered to postgraduate students and provides assistance to state coastal zone management agencies and NOAA partners.

Eligibility requirements, descriptions of the projects, and guidance on how to apply can be found here (or view this flyer for more information).

Coastal Management Fellowship
Chosen applicants participate in a matching session with state coastal zone management programs to determine the projects that are the best fit. Find out more information about the Coastal Management Fellowship here.

• This is a two-year program.
• Up to six fellows are chosen per year.
• Applicants must have a master’s, Ph.D., or professional degree.
• Each project aligns with at least one of the following themes: healthy coastal ecosystems; resilient coastal communities; or vibrant and sustainable coastal economies.

Digital Coast Fellowship
The Digital Coast is a website that provides data and information for the coastal management community. The Digital Coast Partnership comprises eight organizations that help direct the site’s content and work to increase the resiliency of the nation’s coastal communities. Fellows work on projects that further the partnership efforts. Find out more information about the Digital Coast Fellowship here.

• This is a two-year program.
• Three fellows are chosen every other year. Each fellow is assigned to one of the partnership organizations.
• Applicants must have a master’s, Ph.D., or professional degree.
• Projects advance the NOAA and Digital Coast mission.