Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Forecasted
The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship from Maine Sea Grant offers graduate students a year-long, hands-on experience in national marine policy and science integration in Washington, D.C.
Funder: Maine Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Student applications due to state Sea Grant programs (full application deadline) | July 2027: Application deadline listed on Maine Sea Grant funding page (full application deadline) | July 2027: Letters of intent due to the National Sea Grant Office from state programs | July 2027: State Sea Grant programs nominate up to six applications to the national competition
Funding Amounts: $74,700 stipend plus $5,000 for professional development/travel for one year; administered through state Sea Grant program.
Summary: Year-long, paid policy fellowship for graduate students to gain hands-on experience in national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy in Washington, D.C.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents enrolled in a U.S. graduate program between Fall 2025 and June 2026.
Description
The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, administered by Maine Sea Grant, offers graduate students a unique, one-year professional opportunity to work on national policy issues affecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Selected fellows are placed in either legislative or executive branch offices in Washington, D.C., where they engage directly in the federal policy-making process, contribute to national priorities, and develop professional skills in science-policy integration. The fellowship is non-partisan and designed to foster the next generation of leaders in marine policy.
