Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship places graduate students in federal government offices for a year to work on marine policy issues at the science-policy interface in Washington, D.C.
Funder: Maryland Sea Grant
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Full application deadline for 2027 Knauss Fellowship) | February 1, 2027 (Annual Knauss Fellowship application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $79,700–$97,200 total per fellow for one year (includes stipend, benefits, and allowable expenses)
Summary: One-year fellowship placing graduate students in federal government marine policy positions in Washington, D.C.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via eSeaGrant by the stated deadline.
Description
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides graduate students with a unique, year-long opportunity to work on marine policy issues at the federal level. Fellows are placed in the legislative or executive branches of the U.S. government in Washington, D.C., including offices of senators, representatives, congressional subcommittees, and federal agencies such as NOAA and the National Science Foundation. The program is highly competitive and is administered by state Sea Grant programs, including Maryland Sea Grant.
