Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NOAA-OAR-SG-2027-32433
NOAA 2027 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Program Solicitation
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Posted
March 02, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
NOAA-OAR-SG-2027-32433
NAICS
611310
NOAA is inviting applications for the 2027 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, a program supporting graduate students interested in marine policy and national decision-making: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Sea Grant College Program, National Sea Grant Office - OEMs and Vendors: - NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) - Sea Grant College Program - Products/Services Requested: - Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (12-month program) - Approximately 35 fellowships awarded - Each award valued at $97,200 - Covers salary/stipend, tuition, travel, training, and relocation expenses - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents - Must be enrolled in a graduate program - Willingness to relocate to the National Capital Region (Washington, D.C. area) for the fellowship - No cost sharing or matching required - Fellowship cannot be renewed or deferred - Pre-award spending may be authorized up to 120 days before the start date - Place of Performance: - National Capital Region (Washington, D.C. area) - NOAA Sea Grant Office, Silver Spring, MD
Description
The National Sea Grant College Program invites applications for the 2027 Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship. This program supports graduate students interested in ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and national policy decisions affecting those resources. The fellowship provides funding of $97,200 per award, including salary/stipend and allowable expenses such as tuition, travel, and training. The fellowship period is 12 months, starting between February 1 and June 1, 2027, and ending by June 30, 2028, with awards administered through cooperative agreements.