2027 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The 2027 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution places scientists in Washington, D.C. for a year to work on national marine and coastal policy issues.
Funder: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application to state Sea Grant) | July 2027 (state/WHOI Sea Grant office) | August 2027 (letters of intent to National Sea Grant Office) | August 2027 (state nominations to NSGO)
Funding Amounts: $74,700 stipend plus $5,000 professional development allowance for a one-year fellowship (June 2027–May 2028).
Summary: One-year, paid policy fellowship for graduate students/early career professionals to work on marine and coastal science issues in Washington, D.C.
Key Information: All due dates are projected—verify on the program page for updates.
Description
The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, administered by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Sea Grant, offers early career professionals and graduate students a one-year, paid opportunity to engage in national policy work related to coastal, marine, and Great Lakes science in Washington, D.C. Fellows are placed in federal executive or legislative offices, where they contribute to real-world policy, communication, and program analysis, gaining direct experience at the intersection of science and national policy. The program is designed to foster leadership, professional development, and a deep understanding of the policy-making process impacting ocean and coastal resources.
