Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027: Building Ocean Career Pathways
Brief Description
Applications are officially open for the Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027, a twelve-month fully remote opportunity designed to empower the next generation of ocean professionals. Managed in connection with OceanX, the program equips participants to tackle pressing global ocean challenges while advancing their own professional trajectories. Selected Fellows undergo structured training, educational projects, hands-on experience, and direct mentorship. The fellowship contributes directly to the goals of the UN Ocean Decade and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 by fostering ocean literacy, driving technological innovation, and expanding global ocean leadership. If you want to expand your career footprint, build practical expertise, and tap into global ocean networks, this program provides a funded pathway to make a measurable impact.
Name of Host Institution
OceanX
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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the fellowship, you must meet the following criteria at the time of application:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution prior to the start of the fellowship.
- For the Immersive Media Fellowship or Marketing and Communications Fellowship: hold a degree related to ocean science, ocean conservation, media, communications, or related fields.
- For the Partnerships Fellowship: hold a degree related to sustainable finance, policy, science, nonprofit management, media, communications, or business-adjacent fields.
- Demonstrate full professional proficiency in English (C2-level or equivalent).
- Possess practical knowledge of and an active interest in AI literacy and applying emerging technologies responsibly and effectively.
- Be able to participate in scheduled program sessions during Singapore Standard Time (SGT) business hours.
- Show clear motivation driven by purpose, access, mentorship, and global opportunity.
Program Benefits
As an Ocean Futures Fellow, you will receive the following support throughout the 12-month duration:
- A regular monthly stipend to support your participation.
- 100% remote working flexibility, allowing you to participate fully from your home country.
- Direct access to scheduled training, mentorship meetings, and career development workshops.
- Potential opportunities for selected travel, including hands-on experience aboard the OceanXplorer vessel or attendance at an OceanX Summit.
Application Requirements
Applicants must complete an online form requiring specific documents and digital media links. Ensure you prepare the following materials before starting your application:
- General background details, including past and present experience in ocean education.
- Direct link to your updated Resume/CV (required).
- Direct link to your short video response detailing your qualifications and motivation (required).
- Written responses to short essay questions embedded in the online application form.
- Direct links to a sample project and official English proficiency score (optional).
Deadline
November 17, 2026
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