The National Sea Grant College Program is offering the Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship for 2027. This program is designed to support students who want to work on marine policy issues. The fellowship provides $97,200 to each recipient, and at least 35 fellowships will be awarded. Students are encouraged to contact their local Sea Grant program well before the application deadline for guidance and to schedule necessary interviews.
Who it's for: This grant is for students interested in marine policy who are looking to gain experience in this field. Applicants should be affiliated with a university or research institution and should reach out to their local Sea Grant program for support.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to register with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons
- Not contacting the local Sea Grant program before applying
- Missing the application deadline
- Incomplete application package
What You May Need
- Registration with SAM.gov
- Registration with Grants.gov
- Registration with eRA Commons
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov
- Contact with local Sea Grant program
- Interview with Sea Grant program
- Application package as per NOAA guidelines
- Signing Official (SO) and Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) identified
Cautions
- Registration processes can take 4 to 6 weeks; start early.
- Ensure all registrations are completed before the application deadline.
- Reach out to your local Sea Grant program early for support.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for students interested in marine policy who are looking to gain experience in this field. Applicants should be affiliated with a university or research institution and should reach out to their local Sea Grant program for support.
Overview
This grant is for students interested in marine policy who are looking to gain experience in this field. Applicants should be affiliated with a university or research institution and should reach out to their local Sea Grant program for support.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to register with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons
- Not contacting the local Sea Grant program before applying
- Missing the application deadline
- Incomplete application package
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to support the fellow's work in marine policy, including living expenses and other costs associated with participating in the fellowship program.
Total Program Funding
$3,402,000
Expected Awards
35
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Mar 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 22, 2026(39 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 21, 2026
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM.gov and obtain a UEI
- Register with Grants.gov
- Register with eRA Commons
- Identify a Signing Official (SO) and Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI)
- Contact your local Sea Grant program for guidance
- Prepare and submit application package according to NOAA guidelines
- Schedule and complete an interview with the Sea Grant program