The NOAA Office for Coastal Management facilitates the integration of the fellow selection and project selection process by

• receiving and processing the project proposals
• convening panels to evaluate project proposals and potential fellows
• participating in the fellow and project selection panels
• providing logistical and programmatic support during the placement workshop
• coordinating funding for the fellows
• providing support and guidance to the fellows and mentors throughout the two-year fellowship

State Coastal Zone Management Programs provide assistance and participate by

• submitting project proposals
• hosting fellows to work on state projects
• identifying a source for the $15,000 cost share for the two-year fellowship

Digital Coast Partnership Organizations provide assistance and participate by

• submitting project proposals
• hosting fellows to work on projects that advance the goals of the Digital Coast and its partner organizations
• identifying a source for the $15,000 cost share for the two-year fellowship

The Sea Grant College Program provides assistance and support by

• interviewing fellowship applicants in the initial selection process
• endorsing candidates for the program
• participating in the fellow and project selection panels

The Coastal States Organization provides assistance by

• participating in the fellow and project selection panels

For further information, please contact ocm.fellowships@noaa.gov.