Institute of International Education (IIE) is currently accepting applications for its Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-28. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About IIE - Ocean Futures Fellowship
Ocean Futures Fellowship 2027-28 supports the next generation of ocean professionals through training, mentorship, and a year-long capstone project. The Ocean Futures Fellowship provides remote, structured professional development aimed at building ocean literacy, leadership, and applied skills in areas such as AI, immersive media, archives, partnerships, and communications.
The program is presented on the IIE website in partnership with OceanX and leverages OceanX’s network of mentors, expedition opportunities, and educational resources. Fellows participate remotely from their home countries and draw on OceanX’s international connections for mentorship and potential expedition or summit opportunities.
Benefits of IIE - Ocean Futures Fellowship
- Fellows will receive a monthly stipend to support their participation in the program.
- Fellows will participate fully remotely from their home countries.
- The program includes the potential opportunity to travel on board the OceanXplorer vessel or attend an OceanX Summit.
- Training, educational projects, professional development and mentorship over a twelve-month program.
- Access to mentors from the OceanX Changemakers Community.
- A technology stipend is available for select Fellows on a case-by-case basis.
IIE - Ocean Futures Fellowship Requirements
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Able to commit and participate fully in the 12-month fellowship beginning either from February or April 2027; full-time students or individuals working in full-time employment opportunities are not eligible.
- 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 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 Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
17 November, 2026
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