Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

Any student, regardless of citizenship, is eligible to submit to this opportunity if:

• The student is enrolled towards a degree in a graduate program at any point between the onset of the 2024 Fall Term (quarter, trimester, semester, etc.) and February 19, 2025;
• 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.

Additional Eligibility Criteria: 

• The one-year fellowship will take place in the National Capital Region. Applicants must be prepared to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa to allow them to work in the Washington, D.C. area during the fellowship period.
• Foreign nationals, dual citizens, and permanent residents please note: while this fellowship is open to all eligible students regardless of nationality, a significant number of participating federal host offices are unable to accept foreign nationals, dual citizens and permanent residents as fellows. This may significantly reduce the number of placement opportunities available to foreign nationals. While more offices are able to host dual citizens, there may be restrictions. Note: Foreign nationals are eligible for both the Executive and Legislative cohort.
• Applicants must be able to pass a federal background security check.
• Prior contact/arrangements made with possible host offices before the start of the placement week will be cause for immediate disqualification from the process.

Length of Fellowship

1-year fellowship (February 1 - January 31 annually)