Deadline:
February 19, 2025
Location(s)
United States of America
Washington, DC
Overview
The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional experience to graduate students interested in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
The Fellowship, named after one of Sea Grant’s founders and former NOAA Administrator John A. Knauss, matches highly qualified graduate students with “hosts” in the legislative and executivebranch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one-year paid fellowship.
Details
The Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship provides a unique educational and professional 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 and former NOAA Administrator John A. Knauss, matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship.
Programme in numbers
- 42 YEARS OF SUCCESS
- 1418 FELLOWS PLACED IN FEDERAL AND CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES
- 50% OF FELLOWSHIP ALUMNI WORK FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT*
- 80 OFFICES HAVE HOSTED FELLOWS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS*
How do I apply?
- Applications must be submitted to your state Sea Grant program by February 2025.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Sea Grant Program in their state at least one to two months before the February 2025 deadline to receive application support and notify the program that they intend to apply.
- Explore Sea Grant programs on our About page.
- If your state is not served by a Sea Grant program (AZ, AR, CO, ID, IA, KS, KY, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, SD, TN, UT, WV, WY), obtain further information by contacting the National Sea Grant Office through e-mail or by phone (301-734-1085).
See "How does the application process work?" or watch this recorded webinar for detailed information.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled towards a degree in a graduate program at any point between the onset of the 2020 Fall Term (quarter, trimester, semester, etc.) and February 19, 2025.
- The graduate degree must be through an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or U.S. territories.
- Students are eligible regardless of nationality; domestic and international students at accredited U.S. institutions may apply.
- Have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources.
Dates
Deadline: February 19, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
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