Knauss Fellowship
The Knauss Fellowship by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant offers graduate students a year in Washington, D.C. to work on national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy and research.
Funder: Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-year paid fellowship; typical award covers stipend and living expenses in Washington, D.C.
Summary: A one-year fellowship for graduate students to work on national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy in Washington, D.C.
Key Information: Application must be submitted via eSeaGrant; late or emailed applications are not accepted.
Description
The Knauss Fellowship, administered by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant in partnership with the National Sea Grant College Program, offers graduate students a prestigious, year-long professional experience in Washington, D.C. Fellows are placed with hosts in the legislative or executive branches of the U.S. government, where they engage directly with national policy issues affecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The program is designed to foster the next generation of leaders in marine policy, providing hands-on exposure to policy development, communications, stakeholder engagement, and program analysis.
