Deadline: Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: University of Georgia Job Field: Other Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Location Detail: Coastal Georgia Job Description: Modeled after the highly successful Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program, the State Fellowship Program is designed to provide recent graduates an opportunity to acquire “on the job” experience in planning and implementation of coastal and marine policies and programs in Georgia. The program matches highly motivated graduate students who have recently graduated or are near completion of degree with select host local, state and federal government agencies as well as non-governmental partners and industries in Georgia. The fellowship program serves to increase the capacity of our partners in Georgia, promote integration of diverse perspectives into problem-solving for Georgia to provide richer and more inclusive solutions and facilitate training and development of the next generation of coastal and marine leaders. Qualifications: Applications may be submitted by a graduate student close to completing their degree (Masters, Ph.D., or J.D), or within a year of their graduation, in a field related to conservation, management, protection, stewardship, public policy, or law of marine or coastal environments, or areas that impact marine and coastal environments. Applicants should address their degree of interest and experience in either marine/coastal/watershed science, natural resource management, public policy or law. Fellows must complete all degree requirements before starting the fellowship. Salary: Sea Grant State Fellows receive a stipend of $40,000 for 12-month assignments. Additional travel or professional development funding associated with the fellowship may be covered by the host agency at the agency’s discretion. How to Apply: A complete application will include the following items: Personal and academic curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages using 12-point font). A statement of career goals that emphasizes the applicant’s abilities and interests, and the applicant’s expectations of the career development experience (two pages). Two letters of recommendation including one from the applicant’s major advisor. Copies of all undergraduate and graduate student transcripts. Unofficial copies will be accepted. How to Submit: Applications must be submitted using Georgia Sea Grant’s online submission portal: https://eseagrant.uga.edu. Applicants should read eSeaGrant instructions before filling out their application. Late applications and applications that aren’t submitted through eSeaGrant will not be accepted.
