Great Lakes Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for New York Sea Grant (NYSG)’s 2026
Community Engaged (CEI) Fellowship Program. Deadline for submission is March 10, 2026, by 11:59 PM EDT. Questions? Contact Lillit Genovesi at lg543@cornell.edu or visit our website at https://nyseagrant.org/ceifellowships 

To apply, please complete the form at: https://nyseagrant.info/applyfor2026cei 

Project: Great Lakes Community Case Studies & Digital Outreach Fellowship • Buffalo, NY
Work directly with New York Sea Grant and community partners across the Great Lakes region to help tell the story of real-world environmental projects. As a fellow, you’ll collaborate virtually and in-person with past and current Great Lakes Basin Small Grants recipients to develop 3-5 case studies highlighting community-based solutions to issues such as shoreline resilience, habitat restoration, watershed stewardship, and youth engagement. You’ll conduct short interviews, review project materials, and transform project information into engaging stories and digital content such as graphics and short videos for NYSG’s outreach platforms. This internship offers hands-on experience in science communication, storytelling, content creation, and partner engagement. The position will be located at the University at Buffalo's North Campus, with an option of partial remote work. 

Fellowship Details:

• 10-week duration, June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
• $6,000 stipend
• Weekly professional development provided by Sea Grant.
• Must be a current undergraduate from a New York college or university (students who have recently graduated are not eligible).
• Proof of Health Insurance will be required after acceptance. A letter from the school, insurance company or ID card will be accepted.

Background:
The overarching goal of this fellowship program is to broaden participation in marine and coastal disciplines by providing training and mentorship to the next generation of scientists and extension professionals. The program will support undergraduate students through engagement in place-based research, extension, education, or communications projects. Students participating in the fellowship will attend weekly or biweekly professional-development webinars and present highlights of their project.