Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

Interested in learning more about how national policy decisions impact ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources? 

Consider applying to the Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship! 

Knauss Fellowship applications for NH are due by June 3, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern

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.

Other considerations: 

• The one-year fellowship will take place in the National Capital Region. Applicants must be prepared to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area.
• Dual nationals are eligible for both the executive and legislative cohorts. Dual nationals, please note that a significant number of participating federal host offices are unable to accept you as fellows. This may reduce the number of placement opportunities available to dual citizens.
• Applicants must be able to pass a federal background security check. Most positions require a public trust clearance; some require a secret clearance. You will be asked detailed questions about your personal history. An example of a security background form is available here. Please note that federal laws supersede state laws
• Any prior contact/arrangements made with possible host offices before the start of the placement week will result in immediate disqualification from the process.

The National Sea Grant College Program champions working to create a marine science workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are recruiting, retaining, and preparing a dynamic workforce, and proactively engaging and serving the populations of coastal communities. Sea Grant is committed to building research, extension, communication, and education programs that serve people with unique backgrounds, circumstances, needs, perspectives, and ways of thinking.