The Ocean Futures Fellowship 2026 (Remote Fellowship with Stipend)

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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.

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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.

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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.