State Science Policy Fellowship

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is offering a year-long State Science Policy Fellowship through Maryland Sea Grant. This internship positions fellows in coastal sustainability and environmental policy roles, collaborating with state agencies to enhance professional skills and address climate change challenges in Maryland. It is ideal for graduates eager to apply their research and critical thinking in science-based policy development.
Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) is excited to announce its year-long State Science Policy Fellowship program partnering with state agencies and University System of Maryland (USM) leadership. This unique opportunity will place fellows in coastal sustainability, coastal management, and environmental policy positions within Maryland.



Modeled after the national Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, this program will increase graduates’ professional skills and provide critical experience working for state agencies at the science-policy interface. The Maryland Sea Grant State Science Policy Fellows will work closely with state agency and legislative leadership to provide science expertise to develop policy relevant to Maryland’s progressive program to address state challenges in sustainability and action to mitigate and adapt to climate change. It is an exciting opportunity for students interested in applying their research experience and critical thinking skills to advancing science-based, environmental decision-making and policy development in Maryland.