2027 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship places graduate students in Washington, D.C. for a year to work on science-based policy for ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.
Funder: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Due Dates: July 1, 2026: Full application due to state Sea Grant program | July 1, 2026: Full application due to WHOI Sea Grant office | August 12, 2026: Letters of intent due from state Sea Grant programs to the National Sea Grant Office | August 26, 2026: State Sea Grant program nominations due to the National Sea Grant Office
Funding Amounts: Fellow stipend: $74,700 for one year; $5,000 for professional development and related expenses.
Summary: One-year paid fellowship for graduate students or recent graduates to work in marine policy in Washington, D.C. executive or legislative offices.
Key Information: Applicants must apply through their state Sea Grant program; Massachusetts applicants apply via WHOI Sea Grant.
Description
The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is a nationally competitive, one-year paid program for graduate students and recent graduates interested in the intersection of science and policy related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Fellows are placed in federal executive or legislative branch offices in Washington, D.C., where they contribute to real-world policy, communication, and program analysis work. The fellowship provides immersive, hands-on experience in national policy development and decision-making, as well as access to a broad professional network.
