Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Forecasted
Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship supports graduate students through paid federal placements to build experience in national policy affecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.
Funder: Maine Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Student applications) | July 2027 (Summary-listed deadline) | July 2027 (State letters of intent) | July 2027 (National nominations)
Funding Amounts: 12-month fellowship: $74,700 salary/stipend allocation plus $5,000 professional development allocation, subject to program and placement variation
Summary: Supports graduate students through paid federal government placements focused on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy.
Key Information: Applicants must be prepared to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area and pass a federal background security check.
Description
The Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides graduate students with a one-year paid educational and professional experience in national policy affecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Offered through Maine Sea Grant as part of the National Sea Grant program, it matches fellows with host offices in the legislative or executive branch of government in the Washington, D.C. area. The fellowship is named for Sea Grant founder and former NOAA Administrator John A. Knauss.
The program is an extension of graduate education rather than a research project award. Legislative fellows may translate science, prepare briefings, draft legislation, and respond to constituents. Executive fellows may research policy issues, prepare reports, coordinate projects, and support strategic planning or implementation. The fellowship is non-partisan, and participants must be willing to work across ideological viewpoints and represent their host office’s priorities.
