Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship offers graduate students a year in Washington, D.C. working on national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy issues at the intersection of science and policy.
Funder: Washington Sea Grant
Due Dates: June 3, 2026: Full application deadline — applications must be submitted to your state Sea Grant program (for Washington applicants: submit to Washington Sea Grant via eSeaGrant)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; $74,700 stipend plus $5,000 for professional development/moving expenses.
Summary: A one-year paid fellowship for graduate students to gain hands-on marine policy experience in Washington, D.C., working with legislative or executive branch hosts.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency and graduate enrollment required; applicants must apply through their state Sea Grant program.
Description
The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship offers graduate students a unique opportunity to spend one year in Washington, D.C., working on national policy issues related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Sponsored by NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program, fellows are placed in legislative or executive branch offices, contributing to real-world policy work and gaining professional experience at the intersection of science and public policy. Washington Sea Grant nominates up to six fellows annually for this competitive program.
