Knauss Marine Policy Fellow
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides graduate students a year-long, fully funded policy experience in Washington, DC, working on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes science-policy issues.
Funder: University of Vermont
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (LOI & Grants.gov submission) | May 2027 (optional internal review) | June 2027 (student application & letters of recommendation deadline)
Funding Amounts: $97,200 total per fellow (includes $74,700 salary/stipend, $5,000 professional development, up to $17,500 travel; one-year, non-renewable)
Summary: One-year, paid Washington, DC-based policy fellowship for graduate students interested in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and policies.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check program page for updates.
Description
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides graduate students with a unique, fully funded, one-year opportunity to gain hands-on experience in national policy related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Fellows are placed in either executive or legislative offices in Washington, DC—such as federal agencies (NOAA, EPA, US Navy, etc.) or congressional offices and committees—where they contribute to policy development, science translation, and public service. The program emphasizes professional development, diversity, and preparation for careers at the intersection of science and policy.
