[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 130 (Friday, July 5, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 35193-35194] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-17154] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship; Open for Applications 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. Shirley J. Fiske, Director, National Sea Grant Federal Fellows Program, National Sea Grant College Program, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, telephone (301) 713-2431 extension 148 or call your nearest Sea Grant program: University of Alaska--(907) 474-7086 University of California--(619) 534-4440 University of Connecticut--(860) 445-3457 University of Delaware--(302) 831-2841 University of Florida--(904) 392-5870 University of Georgia--(706) 542-6009 University of Hawaii--(808) 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 Science Consortium--(908) 872-1300 State University of New York--(516) 632-6905 [[Page 35194]] University of North Carolina--(919) 515-2454 The Ohio State University--(614) 292-8949 Oregon State University--(503) 737-3396 University of Puerto Rico--(787) 832-3585 Purdue University--(317) 494-3593 University of Rhode Island--(401) 874-6800 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 ext. 2665 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, P.L. 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 pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1127(b). 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 that office and the state Sea Grant programs. Eligibility Any student who, on September 30th of the year 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. Deadlines Students must submit applications to the state Sea Grant Director, who will be the applicant's 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 competitive selection process and subsequent notification will be completed by October 31st of any given year. Stipend and Expenses For 1997 a Fellow will receive an award of $30,000 which is distributed between salary (stipend) and living expenses in accordance with University guidelines. Other expenses covered are travel, moving costs, health insurance and institutional overhead. Application An application will include: Personal and academic resume or curriculum vitae. Personal education and career goal statement which emphasizes expectations from the experience in the way of career development. (not to exceed 2 pages) No more than two letters of recommendation with at least one being from the student's major professor. A letter of endorsement from the sponsoring state Sea Grant Director. Copy of undergraduate and graduate student transcripts. Thesis papers are not desired. 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 Legislative 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. Communications Skills (both written and oral). Diversity of Academic Background. Work Experience. Support of Major Professor. Support of Sea Grant Director. Ability to Work with People. Selection Applicants will be individually reviewed and ranked 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 last 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 finalists by the panel will be done by the Panel Chair according to the criteria outlined above. After selection, the panel chair will group applicants into the two categories, legislative and executive, based upon the applicant's stated preference and/or judgment of the panel based upon material submitted. The number of fellows assigned to the Congress will be limited to 10. Kurt Schrebile, Executive Dir. OAR, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. [FR Doc. 96-17154 Filed 7-03-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-12-P