The Natural Resource Policy Fellowship will place one graduate student fellow in an Oregon state agency for one year beginning in July 2008. This fellowship is intended to give a student first-hand experience in natural resource policy at the state level. The student chosen for the fellowship will interview with Oregon state agencies to find the best fit for the student and the agency.
Application Deadline: April 4, 2008
Who May Apply
Graduate students from any Oregon college or university with a strong interest in natural resource policy are encouraged to apply. It is preferable that students have completed or almost completed their degree before the start of this fellowship. Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.
Agency Hosts for 2008-2009
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife - Marine Resources Program (Newport)
Oregon Water Resources Department (Salem)
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Portland)
- DEQ Fellowship Description (Marine Water Quality Assessment)
- DEQ Fellowship Description (Environmental Cleanup Program)
Fellowship Award
This fellowship will pay $30,000 for 12 months; plus $2,000 for educational supplies and travel expenses.
How To Apply
Please submit the materials listed below electronically to seagrant.admin@oregonstate.edu by the specified deadline.
- Unofficial copies of your graduate and undergraduate transcripts
- A current resume
- A 2-3 page statement of purpose describing your experience and interest in natural resource policy, in which offices you are interested in working, and your future career goals.
- A letter of recommendation from your major advisor (this should be e-mailed directly to Oregon Sea Grant by your advisor)
- Contact information for another professional reference
Interviews will be scheduled in mid-April and the selected fellow will interview with Agency offices in May or early June. This fellowship is scheduled to being on or about July 1.
Questions and completed applications should be addressed to:
Melissa Feldberg
Education Programs Development Coordinator
Oregon Sea Grant
Phone: 541-908-2901
e-mail: melissa.feldberg@oregonstate.edu