Knauss Fellowship
A one-year fellowship placing graduate students in Washington, D.C. to work on national ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes policy issues, fostering science-based leadership in marine policy.
Funder: Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Due Dates: July 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: One-year paid fellowship; typical award covers stipend, travel, and placement expenses for 12 months.
Summary: Provides graduate students with a one-year, paid policy experience in Washington, D.C., focused on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resource management.
Description
The John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship offers graduate students a unique, one-year, paid educational and professional experience in Washington, D.C. Fellows are placed in executive or legislative branch offices of the federal government, where they engage directly with national policy issues related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The program is designed to foster future leaders in marine and coastal policy by providing firsthand exposure to the policy-making process, networking opportunities, and professional development.
