About the programme
A twelve-month, fully remote fellowship that trains early-career ocean professionals through hands-on projects, mentorship and a capstone project. Fellows work with OceanX teams on one of five or six focus tracks (AI, digital assets and archives, immersive media, marketing and communications, partnerships), contribute to ocean protection goals, and may have the chance to travel on the OceanXplorer or attend an OceanX Summit. Applicants must show interest in AI literacy and responsible use of emerging technology.
Duration: 12 months (Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 11, 2028 for some tracks; early April 2027 – late March 2028 for AI and Marketing tracks)
Eligibility
- At least 21 years old
- Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution before the fellowship starts
- Able to commit fully to the 12-month fellowship as primary professional and learning commitment; not a full-time student or in full-time employment
- Immersive Media and Marketing Communications applicants need a degree related to ocean science, conservation, media, communications or related fields
- Partnerships applicants need a degree related to sustainable finance, policy, science, nonprofit management, media, communications or business-adjacent fields
- Full professional English proficiency (C2 or equivalent)
- Practical knowledge of and interest in AI literacy and responsible use of emerging technologies
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What they look for
- Experience or strong interest in one of the fellowship focus areas
- Motivation around purpose, access, mentorship and global opportunity
What you receive
- Monthly stipend
- Possible technology stipend (case-by-case)
- Mentorship from the OceanX Changemakers Community
- Possible travel on OceanXplorer or attendance at an OceanX Summit
What you will need
- Resume/CV
- Short video outlining qualifications and motivations
- Responses to short essay questions
- Sample projectOptional
- English scoreOptional
How to apply
- Complete online application (background information, CV, essays, video)
- Applicant interviews in early to mid-December 2026
- Fellowship awards announced late December 2026 to early January 2027
- Fellowships begin February or April 2027
Applications are submitted on Institute of International Education (IIE) with OceanX’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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- Institute of International Education (IIE) with OceanX · Application
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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