Institute of International Education (IIE) is currently accepting applications for its Ocean Futures Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About IIE Ocean Futures Fellowship
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 six-month full-time 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 of IIE Ocean Futures Fellowship
- Fellows will receive a monthly stipend to support their full-time participation in the program. This stipend does not include additional allowances for housing, relocation, transportation, dependents, or other personal expenses. A technology stipend is available for select Fellows on a case-by-case basis.
IIE Ocean Futures Fellowship Requirements
To be eligible to apply, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Authorized to work in one’s country of residence.
- Able to commit full‑time from June 2026 to December 2026.
- Demonstrated experience and/or strong interest related to one of the following roles: 1) AI, 2) Digital Correspondent, 3) Digital Asset Archives, 4) Immersive Media, 5) Marketing and Communications; or 6) Partnerships.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution prior to the start of the fellowship
- Individuals applying for Partnerships Fellow must have a degree in finance, policy, science, nonprofit management, media, communications, business, or other related fields.
- Individuals applying for Immersive Media Fellow or Digital Correspondent Fellow must have a degree in ocean science, ocean conservation, media, communications, or other related 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 Date and Process
Applicants must complete an online application which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about your current and previous work 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, please 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)
Application Deadline
03 May, 2026
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