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. Any student, regardless of citizenship, is eligible to submit to this opportunity if: (1) The student is enrolled towards a degree in a graduate program at any point between the onset of the 2023 Fall Term (quarter, trimester, semester, etc.) and February 15, 2024; (2) The graduate degree will be awarded through an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or U.S. Territories. The one year fellowship will take place in the National Capital Region. Applicants must be prepared to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for obtaining the appropriate visa to allow them to work in the Washington, D.C. area during the fellowship period. A curriculum vitae and two letters of recommendation from individuals who have worked with the student, including at least one from a faculty member associated with the student's current enrollment who has knowledge of the student's academic and research (when applicable) performance are required. Applications must be submitted to the student's state Sea Grant program. Applicants must go to the main Sea Grant website and look for their state Sea Grant program. If their state does not have a program, students must email the National Sea Grant Office and they can direct them to the appropriate state. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information about the program and the required materials.