Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Year-long fellowship placing graduate students in Washington, D.C. to work on national marine, coastal, and Great Lakes policy in legislative or executive branch offices.
Funder: Maine Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (student application) | July 2027 (student application alt) | July 2027 (letters of intent to NSGO) | August 2027 (letters of intent alt) | July 2027 (state nominations) | August 2027 (state nominations alt)
Funding Amounts: $74,700 stipend plus $5,000 professional development allowance for one year; administered via the applicant's state Sea Grant program.
Summary: Year-long, paid fellowship for graduate students to gain national marine policy experience in Washington, D.C. through placements in legislative or executive branch offices.
Key Information: All due dates are projected; verify with the program page for official updates.
Description
The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship offers graduate students the opportunity to spend one year in Washington, D.C., working on national policy issues related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Fellows are placed in either legislative or executive branch offices, where they contribute to real-world policy, public service, and science translation. The program is designed to foster the next generation of leaders in marine policy, providing direct exposure to national policy and decision-making processes.
