John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship from USC Sea Grant places graduate students in Washington, D.C. for a year to work on national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy issues.
Funder: USC Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Full application deadline to local Sea Grant programs | July 2027: Full application deadline to Sea Grant/eSeaGrant portal
Funding Amounts: One-year paid fellowship; typical stipend is ~$68,000 plus additional support for health insurance, travel, and relocation (final amounts set by NOAA).
Summary: One-year Washington, D.C. policy fellowship for graduate students interested in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may shift. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and graduate enrollment required.
Description
The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, administered through USC Sea Grant and the National Sea Grant College Program, offers graduate students the opportunity to spend one year in Washington, D.C. working on national policy related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Fellows are placed in either legislative or executive branch offices, where they contribute to policy development, communications, program analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The program is designed to bridge science and policy, providing firsthand experience and professional development for future leaders in marine policy.
