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Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3)
A twelve-month remote fellowship for early-career ocean professionals, combining training, mentorship and a capstone project that translates ocean science into story-driven solutions.
| Amount / funding | Monthly stipend for the twelve-month fellowship (cash figure not stated in the records checked) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 17 November 2026 at 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time |
| Start date | ESTIMATE: ESTIMATE: 2027 (twelve-month fellowship; interviews December 2026, announcements January 2027) (ESTIMATE — based on previous Ocean Futures cohorts, where the fellowship starts in the year after application; IIE announcement gives interview/announcement dates, not a single start date) |
| Level | fellowship, professional |
| Funding type | stipend-only |
| Field | 06 Environment & Sustainability |
About this scholarship
A twelve-month remote fellowship for early-career ocean professionals, combining training, mentorship and a capstone project that translates ocean science into story-driven solutions.
Minimum requirements
Early-career professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (marine biology, environmental sciences, journalism, media, technology, nonprofit management or related); able to commit fully to the twelve-month fellowship — full-time students and full-time employees are not eligible; five tracks: AI, Digital Asset and Archives, Immersive Media, Marketing and Communications, Partnerships
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3): Early-career professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (marine biology, environmental sciences, journalism, media, technology, nonprofit management or related).
- Apply through the official application route for Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3) (iie.org); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your CV, evidence of relevant work or research experience, and statement for Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3); check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3) and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3) (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3): 17 November 2026 at 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time.
- Budget Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3) on the funding stated on the record: Monthly stipend for the twelve-month fellowship (cash figure not stated in the records checked). Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3) (Global (remote); fellowship, professional): work back from the 17 November 2026 at 23:59 U.S. Eastern Time deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3) first: Early-career professionals with a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (marine biology, environmental sciences, journalism, media, technology, nonprofit management or related); If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3) on Monthly stipend for the twelve-month fellowship (cash figure not stated in the records checked); check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: stipend-only. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-2028 (Cohort 3) (06 Environment & Sustainability), lead with concrete work or research outputs that match the profile in the record, and name the placement or host context you are applying for rather than writing a generic fellowship statement.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: fellowship, ocean, conservation, sustainability, remote