Deadline: November 17, 2026
Applications are open for the Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027. The Ocean Futures Fellowship empowers the next generation of ocean professionals, equipping them to address pressing ocean challenges while strengthening their own career pathways.
Through training, educational projects, professional development and mentorship over a twelve-month program, Fellows will gain advanced skills, hands-on experience, and draw on OceanX’s international connections that not only build their career, but foster ocean literacy and leadership on a global scale. The Fellowship program contributes to the goals of the UN Ocean Decade and SDG 14 by cultivating the next generation of ocean leaders who will drive innovation, inspire global audiences, and expand ocean literacy to foster ocean protection.
Benefits
- Fellows will receive a monthly stipend and will participate fully remote from their home countries. The program includes the potential opportunity to travel aboard the Ocean Xplorer vessel or attend an OceanX Summit.
- All Fellows participate in scheduled program sessions, mentor meetings, and training. To make the sessions possible, Fellows should be able to join scheduled sessions that fall within Singapore Standard Time (SGT) business hours. Session times are set in advance in coordination with Fellows.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 21 years old
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution prior to the start of the fellowship
- Individuals applying for the Immersive Media Fellowship or Marketing and Communications Fellowship must have a degree related to ocean science, ocean conservation, media, communications, or other related fields.
- Individuals applying for the Partnerships Fellowship must have a degree related to sustainable finance, policy, science, nonprofit management, media, communications, or business adjacent fields.
- Full professional proficiency in English (C2-level or equivalent)
- Practical knowledge and interest in AI literacy and applying emerging technologies responsibly and effectively
- Motivated by purpose, access, mentorship, and global opportunity
Application
Applicants must complete an online application which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and previous experience related to ocean education)
- Resume/CV
- Responses to short essay questions
- Short video outlining your qualifications and motivations for becoming an Ocean Futures Fellow
Important: Before starting the application, have the following links ready to enter:
- Link to your resume/CV (required)
- Link to your video response (required)
- Links to your sample project and English score (optional)
For more information, visit Ocean Futures Fellowship.
