Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2015U GRO P1
Apply for EPA F2015U GRO P1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2015 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.513 Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2015 and posted on Mar 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2015 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 34 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see the announcement including Section III for additional eligibility information
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2015 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to support bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study. Through the GRO program, EPA aimed to help students build strong academic preparation during their final two years of undergraduate work while also gaining direct, hands-on experience in a federal environmental research or program setting.
Under this announcement (Funding Opportunity Number EPA-F-2015-U-GRO-P1), EPA planned to make about 34 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding and other agency considerations. The estimated total funding set aside for the competition was about $1.7 million. While the award ceiling is listed as $50,000 and there is no minimum award floor, the fellowship is described in practical terms as covering two academic years (junior and senior years) plus a paid summer internship tied to the program.
For selected students, the fellowship package included up to $20,700 per academic year to support study during the junior and senior years, along with an additional $8,600 for a three-month summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year. The structure of the award emphasizes both academic progress and professional development: students receive sustained financial support to stay focused on coursework and environmental training, then apply what they have learned in a real EPA work environment through the internship component.
The application deadline for this opportunity was May 19, 2015, with submissions due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2015, and later archived on June 18, 2015. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide additional funds or institutional matching as a condition of receiving support.
This fellowship falls under CFDA number 66.513 (Greater Research Opportunities Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study) and is categorized within the environment funding activity area. Eligibility is summarized in the public listing as "Others" with details deferred to the full announcement, particularly Section III for eligibility rules and Section IV for submission instructions. In other words, the short listing does not spell out all applicant requirements, and prospective applicants were expected to consult the official announcement text for specifics such as who can apply, any citizenship or enrollment conditions, required academic standing, and the required application materials.
For administrative or technical help, EPA provided several points of contact. Georgette Boddie was listed as the program contact (703-347-8049), Ron Josephson as the eligibility contact (703-308-0442), and Debra M. Jones as the electronic submissions contact (703-347-8081). These contacts were intended to help applicants who could not access the full announcement, had questions about eligibility, or encountered issues submitting materials electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2015 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to support bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study. The program is designed to strengthen academic preparation during the final two years of undergraduate study and provide hands-on experience in a federal environmental research or program setting.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this fellowship?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this announcement is EPA-F-2015-U-GRO-P1.
Who is this fellowship designed to support?
It is designed to support bachelor-level (undergraduate) students pursuing environmental fields of study, particularly during their junior and senior years.
How many fellowship awards did EPA plan to make?
EPA planned to make about 34 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding and other agency considerations.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The estimated total funding set aside for the competition was about $1.7 million.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as $50,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is listed for this opportunity.
What does the fellowship typically cover in practice?
The fellowship is described as covering two academic years (the junior and senior years) plus a paid summer internship tied to the program.
How much support is provided per academic year?
For selected students, the fellowship package included up to $20,700 per academic year to support study during the junior and senior years.
Is there an internship component, and how is it funded?
Yes. The fellowship includes an additional $8,600 for a three-month summer internship at an EPA facility during the summer after the junior year.
When does the summer internship take place?
The internship is scheduled for the summer after the junior year and is described as a three-month internship at an EPA facility.
What is the purpose of combining academic support with an internship?
The structure emphasizes both academic progress and professional development: sustained support to help students focus on coursework and environmental training, followed by the chance to apply what they have learned in a real EPA work environment through the internship.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 19, 2015, with submissions due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 18, 2015.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this fellowship?
The fellowship falls under CFDA number 66.513 (Greater Research Opportunities Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study).
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized within the environment funding activity area.
What does the listing say about eligibility?
Eligibility is summarized in the public listing as "Others," with details deferred to the full announcement (especially Section III for eligibility rules).
Where should applicants look for the exact eligibility requirements?
Prospective applicants were expected to consult the official announcement text for specifics, particularly Section III for eligibility rules.
Where should applicants look for submission instructions?
The listing indicates that Section IV of the full announcement contains submission instructions.
Does the short listing include details like citizenship, enrollment conditions, or academic standing requirements?
No. The short listing does not spell out those requirements and points applicants to the full announcement for details such as who can apply, any citizenship or enrollment conditions, required academic standing, and required application materials.
Who can I contact with program questions?
Georgette Boddie is listed as the program contact and can be reached at 703-347-8049.
Who can I contact with eligibility questions?
Ron Josephson is listed as the eligibility contact and can be reached at 703-308-0442.
Who can I contact for help with electronic submissions?
Debra M. Jones is listed as the electronic submissions contact and can be reached at 703-347-8081.
What were the contacts intended to help with?
They were intended to assist applicants who could not access the full announcement, had questions about eligibility, or encountered issues submitting materials electronically.
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