FY2026 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
ID: 357552Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$97K - $97K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357552

Additional Information

https://seagrant.noaa.gov/communities/students/graduate-fellows/knauss-fellowship-program/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Dec 5, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering the FY2026 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, aimed at providing graduate and professional students with educational experiences in marine policy. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in graduate programs related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources, and they are required to submit their applications by February 19, 2025, for a fellowship that begins on February 1, 2026. This competitive program anticipates funding at least 35 fellowships, each valued at $95,600, to enhance understanding of federal policies affecting marine resources while fostering professional development and engagement in government processes. For further details, interested applicants can contact the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship Program Manager at oar.sg.fellows@noaa.gov or visit the program's website for additional information.

Point(s) of Contact
oar.sg.fellows@noaa.gov
Files
Title
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Foa_Content_of_NOAA-OAR-SG-2026-29505.pdf
Dec 6, 2024, 11:48 AM UTC
The NOAA Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the FY2026 Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program, which seeks to provide educational experiences in marine policy to graduate and professional students. The program is competitive, with at least 35 fellowships available, each offering $95,600 in funding for a year-long fellowship starting February 1, 2026. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in graduate programs related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources and submit their applications by February 19, 2025. The Knauss Fellowship aims to enhance understanding of federal policies affecting marine resources and emphasizes mentoring and active participation in government processes. Applicants must comply with several administrative requirements such as registrations with SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and eRA Commons. The selection process involves rigorous reviews at both state and national levels, ensuring alignment with program priorities while considering geographical and institutional diversity. Ultimately, the fellowship fosters a professional development pathway for students interested in marine policy, enriching their engagement with federal legislative processes and contributing to effective coastal management strategies.
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