[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 174 (Friday, September 9, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-22372] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: September 9, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship; Open for Applications AGENCY: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Commerce. SUMMARY: In 1979, the National Sea Grant College Program Office (NSGCPO), in fulfilling its broad educational responsibilities, initiated a program to provide educational experience in the policies and processes of the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government to graduate students in marine related fields. The Fellowship program accepts applications once a year during the month of September. All applicants must submit an application to one of the state Sea Grant College Programs in their area. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Bernard L. Griswold, Director, National Sea Grant Federal Fellows Program, National Sea Grant College Program, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, telephone (301) 713-2431 or call your nearest Sea Grant program: University of Alaska--(907) 474-7086 University of California--(619) 534-4440 University of Connecticut--(203) 445-3457 University of Delaware--(302) 831-2841 University of Florida--(904) 392-5870 University of Georgia--(706) 542-7671 University of Hawaii--(809) 956-7031 University of Illinois--(317) 494-3593 Louisiana State University--(504) 388-6710 University of Maine--(207) 581-1436 University of Maryland--(301) 405-6371 Massachusetts Institute of Technology--(617) 253-7131 University of Michigan--(313) 763-1437 University of Minnesota--(218) 726-8106 Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium--(601) 875-9341 University of New Hampshire--(603) 862-3505 New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium--(908) 872-1300 State University of New York--(516) 632-6905 University of North Carolina--(919) 515-2454 Ohio State University--(614) 292-8949 Oregon State University--(503) 737-3396 University of Puerto Rico--(809) 832-3585 Purdue University--(317) 494-3585 University of Rhode Island--(401) 792-6800 South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium--(803) 727-2078 University of Southern California--(213) 740-1961 Texas A&M University--(409) 845-3854 Virginia Graduate Marine Science Consortium--(804) 924-5965 University of Washington--(206) 543-6600 University of Wisconsin--(608) 262-0905 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute--(508) 457-2000 x2665 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, National Sea Grant College Federal Fellows Program, Purpose of the Fellowship Program. In 1979, the National Sea Grant College Program Office (NSGCPO), in fulfilling its broad educational responsibilities, initiated a program to provide educational experience in the policies and processes of the Legislative and Executive Branches of the Federal Government to graduate students in marine related fields. The U.S. Congress recognized the value of this program and in 1987, Public Law 100-220 stipulated that the Sea Grant Federal Fellows Program was to be a formal part of the National Sea Grant College Program Act. The recipients are designated Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellows. Announcement Fellows program announcements are sent annually to all participating Sea Grant institutions and campuses by the state Sea Grant Director upon receipt of notice from the National Sea Grant College Program Office (NSGCPO). A brochure describing the program is also available from the NSGCPO for distribution by both the office and the state Sea Grant programs. Eligibility Any student, who at the time of application, is in a master's, doctoral or professional program in a marine related field from any accredited institution of higher education may apply to the NSGCPO through any state Sea Grant program. DeadlinesStudents must submit applications to a state Sea Grant Director, who will be the applicants sponsor, by the date set by the Directors in their individual program announcement (usually early to mid-September). Applications are to be submitted to the NSGCPO by the sponsoring state Sea Grant Director, no later than close of business on September 30th of any given year. The selection process and subsequent notification will be completed by October 31st of any given year. Stipend and Expenses For 1994 a Fellow will receive a stipend amount of $27,000. Application An application will include: personal and academic resume or curriculum vitae. education and career goal statement from the applicant with emphasis on what the prospective Fellow expects from the experience in the way of career development. (not to exceed 2 pages) No more than two letters of recommendations with at least one being from the student's major professor. Thesis papers are not desired. a letter of endorsement from the sponsoring state Sea Grant Director. copy of undergraduate and graduate student transcripts. It is our intent that all applicants be evaluated only on their ability, therefore letters of endorsements from members of Congress, friends, relatives or others will not be considered. Placement preference in the Executive or Legisaltive Branches of the Government may be stated, and will be honored to the extent possible. Selection Criteria The selection criteria will include: Strength of Academic Performance. Communication Skills (both written and verbal). Diversity of Academic Background. Work Experience. Support of Major Professor. Support of Sea Grant Director. Ability to Work with People. Selection Selection of finalists will be made by a panel chaired by the Director of Federal Fellowships of the NSGCPO and include representation from (1) the Council of Sea Grant Directors, (2) the Office of the Assistant Administrator for Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and (3) the current and possibly past group of Fellows. The individuals representative of these groups will be chosen on a year by year basis according to availability, timing, and other exigencies. Selection of finalist by the panel will be done according to the criteria outlined above. After selection, the panel will group applicants into the two categories, legislative and executive, based upon the applicant's stated preference and/or the judgment of the panel based upon material submitted. The number of fellows assigned to the Congress will be limited to 10. Dated: August 31, 1994. Kurt Schnebele, Executive Director, Assistant Administrator, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. [FR Doc. 94-22372 Filed 9-8-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-12-M