Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR DO 16 020
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- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.560.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships (Funding Opportunity Number BOR DO 16 020) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, offered through a cooperative agreement. The program is built around a partnership between the Bureau of Reclamation and the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA), a major U.S. professional association focused on membrane research and the development of membrane-based water treatment technologies. The central purpose is to support graduate-level research that advances innovation in membrane-related water treatment, helping push forward practical solutions to current and emerging water resource challenges.
Under this cooperative agreement structure, AMTA and Reclamation jointly collaborate to select and fund fellowships, rather than the agency simply issuing a standard grant with minimal involvement. AMTA brings its existing and established fellowship framework, including processes for soliciting applications, reviewing candidates, and administering fellowship support, while Reclamation provides the federal funding and participates in selecting the award recipients. The fellowships are awarded competitively, meaning applicants are evaluated against one another based on the strength of their research focus and overall qualifications within the program’s criteria.
The fellowships are intended for graduate students enrolled full time in a Masters or Ph.D. program at a U.S. university. Eligible research must be aligned with membrane-related innovations for water treatment, which can include the science and engineering that underpins membrane processes as well as technology development aimed at improving treatment performance, efficiency, or applicability. The opportunity sits within the broader federal category of science and technology and other research and development, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.560.
In terms of funding scale and anticipated awards, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $50,000 and an expectation of one award. While the detailed eligibility language points to “Others” with additional clarification elsewhere in the full notice, the described structure makes clear that the funded activity is the support of graduate student fellowships administered through AMTA in coordination with Reclamation. The opportunity was created on July 30, 2016, with an original closing date of August 13, 2016.
Programmatically, the fellowship effort is positioned to support national priorities around clean water technology innovation. Specifically, it is meant to contribute to the goals and objectives described in the White House initiative document “Water Resource Challenges and Opportunities for Water Technology Innovation” (published December 2015). In practical terms, that means the fellowship funding is not just general academic support, but is intended to help generate research outcomes that move membrane technologies forward in ways that are relevant to real-world water treatment needs and the broader push for modernized, innovative approaches to water infrastructure and water resource management.
AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships (BOR DO 16 020) - FAQs
What is the AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships opportunity?
The AMTA/Reclamation Fellowships (Funding Opportunity Number BOR DO 16 020) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It supports graduate-level research fellowships focused on innovation in membrane-related water treatment.
Which federal agency sponsors or funds this program?
The program is funded by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation).
What type of funding mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement. That means Reclamation and the American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA) collaborate in carrying out the program, including participating in the selection of fellowship recipients, rather than issuing a standard grant with minimal federal involvement.
Who is AMTA and what role do they play?
AMTA is the American Membrane Technology Association, a major U.S. professional association focused on membrane research and the development of membrane-based water treatment technologies. In this fellowship program, AMTA provides an established fellowship framework, including soliciting applications, reviewing candidates, and administering fellowship support, in coordination with Reclamation.
What is the main purpose of the fellowships?
The central purpose is to support graduate-level research that advances innovation in membrane-related water treatment and helps move practical solutions forward for current and emerging water resource challenges.
What kinds of research topics are considered a fit?
Eligible research must align with membrane-related innovations for water treatment. This can include membrane science and engineering, as well as technology development intended to improve treatment performance, efficiency, or applicability to real-world water treatment needs.
Is this opportunity considered research and development funding?
Yes. It falls within the federal category of science and technology and other research and development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.560.
Who is eligible to be supported by the fellowships?
The fellowships are intended for graduate students enrolled full time in a Masters or Ph.D. program at a U.S. university.
How are fellowship recipients selected?
The fellowships are awarded competitively, meaning applicants are evaluated against one another based on the strength of their research focus and overall qualifications within the program criteria. Selection is carried out collaboratively under the cooperative agreement structure, with both AMTA and Reclamation involved.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $50,000.
When was this funding opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on July 30, 2016, and had an original closing date of August 13, 2016.
How does the cooperative agreement structure affect program administration?
Under the cooperative agreement approach described, AMTA uses its existing fellowship processes (such as soliciting applications, reviewing candidates, and administering support), while Reclamation provides federal funding and participates in selecting award recipients.
What national or federal priorities does this fellowship program connect to?
The fellowship effort is positioned to support national priorities around clean water technology innovation and is meant to contribute to the goals and objectives described in the White House initiative document titled "Water Resource Challenges and Opportunities for Water Technology Innovation" (December 2015).
Is the fellowship intended as general academic support?
No. The description emphasizes that the funding is meant to generate research outcomes that advance membrane technologies in ways relevant to real-world water treatment needs and broader efforts to modernize water infrastructure and water resource management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR DO 16 020.
Is this a discretionary federal funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary federal funding opportunity.
Is this opportunity described as a partnership program?
Yes. The program is built around a partnership between Reclamation and AMTA, combining federal funding and agency participation with AMTA's established fellowship framework.
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