Call for The Ocean Futures Fellowship 2026 (Remote Fellowship with Stipend) is open now!!!
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.
This cohort will prioritize fellowship applicants with demonstrated experience and/or strong interest in one or more of the following areas as well as knowledge and interest in AI literacy and applying emerging technologies responsibly and effectively.
- AI Fellow – Design and apply multimodal AI systems in collaboration with OceanX teams to accelerate ocean science insights and deliver impactful exploration and conservation stories.
- Digital Correspondent Fellow – Communicate ocean science and conservation through journalism, storytelling, and digital platforms.
- Digital Asset Archives Fellow – Support media, science, and production teams to organize, maintain and enhance access to OceanX’s growing media archive.
- Immersive Media Fellow – Use technology, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, game design, and UX/UI, to engage audiences with ocean exploration and education.
- Marketing and Communications Fellow – Assist in planning and executing strategic, cross‑channel campaigns while gaining experience in content creation, digital communications, and collaborative project work.
- Partnerships Fellow – Support the establishment and continuation of relationships with potential OceanX partners.
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.
Fellows will work remotely from their home countries throughout the six-month fellowship period. Fellows will be expected to participate in virtual professional development training and meetings with OceanX Education staff and faculty throughout the fellowship. In addition, Fellows must commit to attend meetings and collaborate with OceanX team members during Singapore business hours (SGT) for the duration of the six-month fellowship.
### Location:
Online
### Benefits
- Fellows receive a monthly stipend to support their participation throughout the program.
- Participants gain hands-on experience through real-world ocean-related projects.
- Fellows receive mentorship from experts and professionals in ocean science and related fields.
- The program provides access to professional development training and workshops to enhance skills.
- Selected participants may get the opportunity to travel and gain field experience with OceanX initiatives.
### Eligibilities
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 Fellowor 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.
Eligible Regions: Open for All
### Application Process
Apply online through the Apply Now link. Applicants must complete application which includes:
- General background information (e.g. contact information and details about their current and previous work related to ocean education)
- Resume/CV
- Responses to short essay questions
- Short video outlining their qualifications and motivations for becoming an Ocean Futures Fellow
Application Deadline: May 4, 2026 (12 Days Remaining)
Apply nowOfficial link
### For Further Queries
For Further Queries Please email oceanfuturesfellowship@iie.org
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