John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
Forecasted
The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship by USC Sea Grant places graduate students in Washington, D.C. for a year to work on national marine, coastal, and Great Lakes policy issues.
Funder: USC Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application submission deadline to local Sea Grant programs/USC Sea Grant)
Funding Amounts: 1-year paid fellowship; typical support covers stipend, professional development, and travel for full duration.
Summary: Year-long fellowship placing graduate students in Washington, D.C. to work on national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, administered through USC Sea Grant, offers graduate students an immersive, year-long experience in national policy related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Fellows are placed in legislative or executive branch offices in Washington, D.C., where they engage directly with the policy-making process, collaborating with leaders who shape decisions on marine and coastal issues. The fellowship is named in honor of John A. Knauss, a Sea Grant founder and former NOAA Administrator, and is designed to foster the next generation of science-informed policy professionals.
