Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship places graduate students in federal offices in Washington, D.C. for a year to work on national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy and resource management issues.
Funder: Washington Sea Grant
Due Dates: June 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: $74,700 stipend for one year plus $5,000 for professional development and relocation
Summary: Year-long paid fellowship in Washington, D.C. for graduate students to gain experience in national marine policy and resource management.
Key Information: Applicants must submit through their state Sea Grant program; open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents enrolled in a graduate program between Fall 2025 and June 3, 2026.
Description
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship offers graduate students a unique, immersive, year-long opportunity in Washington, D.C., working on issues related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and the national policies that affect them. Fellows are matched with host offices in either the legislative or executive branches of the U.S. government, providing hands-on experience in marine policy, science communication, and resource management at the federal level. The program aims to develop future leaders in marine policy by exposing fellows to a broad range of professional experiences and networks.
