Deadline: June 3, 2026
Applications for the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship 2027 are open. The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship offers graduate students a one-year opportunity in the Washington, D.C. area to contribute to real-world policy and public service work connected to coastal, marine and Great Lakes issues.
The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship places graduate students interested in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources in executive and legislative offices where they contribute to real-world policy work. Fellows bring science, innovation and fresh perspectives to decision-making and leave with practical skills and a national professional network.
Benefits
All student applicants should be made aware of the anticipated salary, benefits, and other provisions the programs will provide.
- Fellow Salary: $74,700
- Fellow salary/stipend and may cover employee expenses/fringe (taxes, healthcare, social security, etc.)
- Fellow Professional Development: $5,000
- Discretionary budget (moving, professional development, etc.)
Eligibility
Any student is eligible to submit to this opportunity if:
- The student is a U.S. Citizen (born or naturalized), a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), or a U.S. dual national;
- 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;
- The graduate degree will be awarded through an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or U.S. Territories, and;
- The student has an interest in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
Application
In short, you will need to include:
- Curriculum vitae (C.V.)
- Personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation
- List of plans for the upcoming year (classes and/or work, internships, etc)
For more information, visit Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship.
