Opportunity Alert: J. Philip Keillor Wisconsin Coastal Management-Sea Grant Fellowship

Deadline: February 2, 2025

The Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program and Wisconsin Coastal Management Program seek post-master’s and postdoctoral applicants for a fellowship focused on enhancing coastal community resilience in the Great Lakes region. This one-year fellowship, honoring Phil Keillor’s legacy, places graduates within a state agency to work on science-policy challenges related to coastal hazards like flooding, erosion, and storms.

Key Details:

• Eligibility: Graduates (past 5 years) with a Master’s or Doctorate in fields like engineering, resource management, or environmental sciences.
• Location: Madison, WI (with hybrid options).
• Stipend: $45,000 (post-master’s) or $59,000 (postdoctoral) + benefits and travel support.
• Responsibilities: Collaborate with state agencies, develop tools, assist with coastal hazard outreach, and engage with communities.

Application Requirements:

• Personal statement (max 2 pages)
• CV
• Transcripts
• Up to 4 writing samples
• 2 references

For more details click here or contact Jennifer Hauxwell at jennifer.hauxwell@aqua.wisc.edu.