2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Application Period is Now Open!
Application Deadline is June 3, 2026
(ERIE, PA) – Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to announce that the application period for the 2027 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy fellowship is now open.
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.
Administered by the National Sea Grant College Program, the Knauss Fellowship is one of the nation’s premier marine policy fellowship programs. Students receive a unique educational and professional experience at the intersection of science, policy and public service. Fellows are matched with host offices in the legislative and executive offices for an immersive year of hands-on policy experience.
Students who are enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s, PhD or JD) at an accredited university in the US or its territories at the time of application, and who are a US citizen, national or dual citizen, are eligible to apply.
Contact Sean Rafferty, Ph.D., Research Director, at srafferty@psu.edu, by April 30, 2026, to confirm your interest and set up a meeting to discuss the fellowship.
Additional information including application guidance is available online.
Pennsylvania Sea Grant is supported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Pennsylvania State University. Pennsylvania Sea Grant’s mission is to enhance the use and conservation of Pennsylvania’s coastal, marine, and Great Lakes resources to create a healthy environment, resilient communities, and a strong and sustainable economy.
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