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Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is sponsored by National Sea Grant College Program (NOAA). This fellowship provides a unique degree-to-work experience for graduate students interested in ocean and coastal resources and the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
Applicants must contact their state Sea Grant program early in the process for support.
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John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship - USC Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
The Fellowship, named after one of Sea Grant’s founders, former NOAA Administrator John A. Knauss, matches highly qualified graduate students with “hosts” in the legislative and executive branches of government in the Washington, D. C.
, area for a one-year paid fellowship. Successful applicants will spend one year in a legislative or executive host office in the Washington, DC area. The anticipated start date for the 12-month fellowship is between February 1 and June 1, 2027.
The fellowship will be completed by June 30, 2028. Exact start and end dates are still TBD.
A student is eligible if: (1) The student is a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized), a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or a dual national with at least one citizenship as the U.S.; (2) The student is enrolled towards a degree in a graduate program at any point between the onset of the 2025 Fall Term (quarter, trimester, semester, etc.) and June 3, 2026; (3) The graduate degree will be awarded through an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or U.S. Territories, and; (4) The student has an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
The 2027 Knauss Fellowship is now closed. Applications were due to local Sea Grant programs by 5:00 pm PST on July 1, 2026. If you are interested in applying through USC Sea Grant in future years, please learn more about the fellowship at the resources below.
Learn More About the Fellowship Explore Knauss Fellowship Resources Learn more about how to submit an application to USC Sea Grant. View USC Sea Grant’s current and past fellows. Knauss Fellow Experiences Learn about USC Sea Grant fellow experiences by reading our various highlight articles and blog posts.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Graduate students nearing completion of their degrees who are interested in ocean and coastal resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship is funded by National Sea Grant College Program (NOAA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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