The Science Communication Fellowship immerses formal and informal educators in the Nautilus Corps of Exploration as communicators for exploration and empowers them to bring the excitement of ocean exploration - specifically in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) - to students and public audiences around the world. Fellows share accounts of ocean research, expedition operations, STEAM careers, and daily life with audiences of all ages through live audio commentary on the Nautilus Live website and through outreach to classrooms and communities via ship-to-shore live interactions.

Applications for the 2025 Science Communication Fellowship are now open! Please review the Application Packet for more information on how to apply. Deadline: January 3, 2025

The Science Communication Fellowship is a professional development program that includes: 

• experience sailing 3-5 weeks as part of the exploration team onboard a deep sea oceanographic expedition;

• participation in a Nautilus science communication expedition forum in the spring;

• paid travel to/from the expedition and the training workshop + substitute or stipend support at sea + a stipend for community or classroom STEAM outreach;

• a year-long commitment to collaborate with the OET team, STEAM education professionals, research scientists, and educator Fellows within the cohort; 

• development of a STEAM-lesson or outreach material deliverable for your education audience; and 

• the agreement to serve as a role model for learners based on your Nautilus experience and engage students, organizations, and communities in the excitement of ocean exploration and STEAM.

In 2025, E/V Nautilus will be conducting expeditions in the Western Pacific. As part of our commitment to expeditions being guided by and developed collaboratively with local communities, educators from the Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Hawaiʻi, American Samoa, Guam, and Palau are strongly encouraged to apply.

Participants MUST be available to attend all portions of the Nautilus Expedition Forum training (location TBD in Central Pacific) within the window of March 16 - March 22, 2025.

For classroom educators, OET will reimburse your school for substitute coverage during the Nautilus Expedition Forum, Forum travel, expedition travel, and expedition dates at the rate paid by the school/district, up to a maximum of USD $200/day. For educators from non-classroom settings or educators whose setting doesnʻt require a substitute, the same level of support - $1000/week is available as a stipend.