Knauss Graduate Policy Fellowships
The Knauss Graduate Policy Fellowships from Louisiana Sea Grant immerse graduate students in national aquatic resource policy work in Washington, D.C. for one year.
Funder: Louisiana Sea Grant
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Letters of intent due to NSGO/state nomination) | June 2027 (Student applications due to state programs) | July 2027 (Student applications due to Louisiana Sea Grant & state nominations/LOIs to NSGO)
Funding Amounts: $74,700 stipend plus $5,000 for professional development and relocation; one-year, non-renewable appointment in Washington, D.C.
Summary: Immersive one-year fellowship for graduate students to work on national aquatic resource policy in federal legislative or executive offices in Washington, D.C.
Key Information: All dates are projected; verify with the program page for official deadlines.
Description
The Knauss Graduate Policy Fellowship, administered by Louisiana Sea Grant in partnership with the National Sea Grant College Program, provides a unique, year-long immersive experience for graduate students interested in the intersection of science, policy, and public service. Fellows are placed in Washington, D.C., working within either the legislative or executive branches of the federal government on policy issues related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The program aims to develop the next generation of leaders in marine policy by offering hands-on exposure to federal policy-making and public service at the highest levels.
