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.
The fellowship is one year (non-renewable). The dates of the official fellowship are June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028.
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.
