Opportunities

Delaware Sea Grant

Supporting a coastal marine workforce

Sea Grant programs around the country are dedicated to fostering our nation’s coastal economy by supporting students and workers seeking to build their knowledge and ability to work in many fields related to the ocean and coast. Check the listings below for opportunities in employment, fellowships, and internships.

Calling all alumni!

We want to stay in touch with our alumni and learn more about their professional journeys since engaging with Delaware Sea Grant. Learn more here

Work With us

There are no current openings; please check back frequently for future opportunities.

FELLOWSHIPS

Leveraging partnerships with NOAA, Delaware's coastal management agencies, and local nonprofits, we offer the support students need to prepare for their future as coastal researchers, managers, and policymakers. Our fellowships span a range of interests and enable students to make a real difference for Delaware's coast while carving out their own path for the future.

There are no current openings; please check back frequently for future opportunities.

INTERNSHIPS

Delaware Sea Grant is proud to support internships for undergraduate and graduate students, providing hands-on, unforgettable experiences to aid in the development of budding STEM careers.

2026 Delaware Sea Grant (DESG) Extension, Education, and Research Internship (EERI)

The Delaware Sea Grant (DESG) EERI is an opportunity to dive deep into MAS programs and play an integral role in their planning and implementation and gain practical research experience. It will allow the intern to understand the tremendous breadth of topics, including coastal hazards and preparedness, coastal ecology, environmental education, fisheries, social science, and climate change, and the required skills to be an effective extension-educator. Download this PDF to learn more about the internship and instructions on how to apply.

2026 Community Engaged Internship: Science outreach in urban Delaware

Delaware Sea Grant is seeking an undergraduate student intern who is interested in strengthening community connections with nature and science, tackling litter and marine debris, as well as promoting environmental literacy, in Wilmington and the Route 9 Corridor. To learn more about the internship and how to apply, download this PDF.

2026 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Internship

Delaware Sea Grant is seeking two interns who will develop an understanding of the biology and ecology of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Delaware and assist in efforts to support SAV recovery and restoration. To learn more about the internship and how to apply, download this PDF.