Washington Sea Grant Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Fellowship
A 12-month, USD 68,500 fellowship for a recent PhD to lead community engagement on marine carbon dioxide removal in the Salish Sea.
Overview
The Washington Sea Grant Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal (mCDR) Fellowship advances responsible mCDR in the Salish Sea by making sure the scientific models used to track and verify carbon removal are informed by the people most affected by them.
The Fellow brings together Tribal rightsholders, coastal communities, environmental justice organizations, resource managers and scientists to share perspectives, build trust and shape how mCDR monitoring and modeling tools are developed and used. A central part of the role is planning and leading a regional community convening, with outreach before the event and sustained engagement afterward.
It is a 12-month position with an award of USD 68,500: a USD 65,000 untaxed stipend plus a USD 3,500 professional development budget. Washington Sea Grant is based at the University of Washington and part of NOAA's Sea Grant network.
Who it is for
Graduate students enrolled in, or who have recently completed, PhD programs at academic institutions in the United States and its territories.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Washington Sea Grant Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal FellowshipAdmissions and application
Apply through the eSeaGrant portal with: a resume or CV (max two pages), a statement of goals (1,000 words or less), two letters of recommendation (one from your major professor) and unofficial transcripts. Finalists are interviewed by the WSG mCDR Fellowship Review Panel. The 2026 fellow was selected by mid-February 2026. Questions: sgfellow@uw.edu.
Benefits
- USD 65,000 untaxed stipend for 12 months.
- USD 3,500 professional development budget.
- Leading a regional community convening on mCDR.
- Work with Tribal rightsholders, communities, resource managers and scientists in Washington State.
Timeline
12-month fellowship. The 2026 fellow was selected by mid-February 2026. The page does not list dates for the next cycle.
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What it pays
USD 68,500 total: a USD 65,000 untaxed stipend (covering living costs, health benefits and tax expenses) plus USD 3,500 for professional development.
Questions about this program
What is the Washington Sea Grant mCDR Fellowship?
A 12-month fellowship to connect communities and scientists around marine carbon dioxide removal monitoring and modeling in the Salish Sea.
How much does it pay?
USD 68,500: a USD 65,000 untaxed stipend plus a USD 3,500 professional development budget.
Who is eligible?
Students enrolled in or recently finished with a PhD at a US institution (including US territories).
What does the fellow do?
Brings together Tribal rightsholders, coastal communities, environmental justice groups, managers and scientists, and plans and leads a regional community convening.
How do I apply?
Through the eSeaGrant portal with a CV, a goals statement, two recommendation letters and transcripts.
Is it open now?
The page shows the 2026 cycle (fellow selected by mid-February 2026) and no dates for the next cycle.
Who reviews applications?
The Washington Sea Grant mCDR Fellowship Review Panel, which interviews finalists.
Who do I contact?
The WSG Fellowships Team at sgfellow@uw.edu.
About Washington Sea Grant
Washington Sea Grant
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University of Washington-based Sea Grant program funding marine research, fellowships and outreach.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Washington Sea Grant Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Fellowship
The fellowship uses Washington Sea Grant’s eSeaGrant application portal.
Source: Washington Sea Grant mCDR Fellowship pageThe 12-month award includes a $65,000 stipend and $3,500 for professional development.
Source: Washington Sea Grant mCDR Fellowship pageEligible applicants are current or recent PhD students at US institutions and territories.
Source: Washington Sea Grant mCDR Fellowship pageThe role convenes community, Tribal, environmental-justice, management, and scientific stakeholders.
Source: Washington Sea Grant mCDR Fellowship pageThe fellowship links Salish Sea mCDR science with the perspectives of affected communities.
Source: Washington Sea Grant mCDR Fellowship page
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