Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Forecasted
Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship supports graduate students in federal policy placements to connect ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources with national policy.
Funder: Washington Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (State application) | July 2027 (National student deadline) | August 2027 (State letters of intent) | August 2027 (National nominations)
Funding Amounts: $74,700 salary/stipend allocation plus $5,000 for moving and professional development; one-year, non-renewable fellowship
Summary: A paid graduate fellowship placing participants in federal offices to work on national policies affecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.
Key Information: Applicants must be prepared to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area and pass a federal background security check.
Description
The Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship offers graduate students a year-long educational experience connecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources with national policy. Sponsored by NOAA’s National Sea Grant College Program, it matches successful applicants with hosts in the legislative or executive branches of the U.S. government in the Washington, D.C. area. Washington Sea Grant serves as a nominating program for national consideration.
This is a government policy placement rather than funding for a standalone research project. Legislative fellows may research policy issues, prepare briefings, draft legislation, and respond to constituents. Executive fellows may prepare reports and briefing materials, coordinate projects, and support strategic planning and implementation. Host-office needs shape the work, which may cover a focused topic or a broad policy portfolio.
