The State Fellowship Program provides a unique educational opportunity for graduate students who are interested in marine, coastal, and/or watershed resources and in the decisions affecting those resources in California. The State Fellowship Program provides an opportunity to acquire “hands-on” experience in the planning, implementation, and management of marine, coastal, and/or watershed resource policies and programs in the state of California. The program matches highly motivated and outstanding graduate students or close to graduation with “hosts” in municipal, state, or federal agencies in California for a 12-month paid fellowship ($4,292 per month).