33 U.S.C. § 1127 : US Code - Section 1127: Fellowships

Search 33 U.S.C. § 1127 : US Code - Section 1127: Fellowships

(a) In general
To carry out the educational and training objectives of this
subchapter, the Secretary shall support a program of fellowships
for qualified individuals at the graduate and post-graduate level.
The fellowships shall be related to ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes
resources and awarded pursuant to guidelines established by the
Secretary. The Secretary shall strive to ensure equal access for
minority and economically disadvantaged students to the program
carried out under this subsection. Not later than 1 year after
November 26, 2002, and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary
shall submit a report to the Congress describing the efforts by the
Secretary to ensure equal access for minority and economically
disadvantaged students to the program carried out under this
subsection, and the results of such efforts.
(b) Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship
The Secretary may award marine policy fellowships to support the
placement of individuals at the graduate level of education in
fields related to ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources in
positions with the executive and legislative branches of the United
States Government. A fellowship awarded under this subsection shall
be for a period of not more than 1 year.