Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides graduate students with a year-long policy experience in Washington, D.C., focused on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes science and policy issues.
Funder: University of Vermont
Due Dates: June 3, 2026 (Student applications due to state Sea Grant programs) | July 1, 2026 (Application deadline) | July 8, 2026 (Letters of intent due to NSGO) | July 22, 2026 (Nominations due to NSGO)
Funding Amounts: $74,700 stipend plus $5,000 for professional development and moving expenses for a one-year fellowship.
Summary: One-year paid fellowship for graduate students to gain policy experience in federal offices in Washington, D.C. focused on ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted through state Sea Grant programs; eligibility requires U.S. citizenship or permanent residency and current graduate enrollment.
Description
The Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship provides graduate students with a unique, year-long opportunity to work in federal government offices in Washington, D.C., focusing on national policy issues related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. Fellows are placed in either legislative or executive branch offices, where they gain hands-on experience in science policy, communications, stakeholder engagement, and program analysis, while building a national professional network. The fellowship is designed to prepare the next generation of leaders at the intersection of science and policy.
