Opportunity Information: Apply for SEC OED 2009 2001418
Apply for SEC OED 2009 2001418
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the education environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.481 Educational Partnership Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 5, 2009 and posted on Jan 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 31, 2009 Complete applications must be received and validated by Grants.gov on or before 5 p.m. EST March 31, 2009. Please Note It may take Grants.gov up to two (2) business days to validate or reject the application. Please keep this in mind in developing your submission timeline. Completed applications must be received by the Program Manager between January 1, 2009, and March 31, 2009, at 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, through Grants.gov.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only individuals who are United States citizens currently pursuing a masters or doctoral level degree in oceanography, marine biology or maritime archaeology (including all science, engineering, and resource management of ocean and coastal areas) at a U.S. accredited graduate institution are eligible for an award under this scholarship program. In addition, students must have and maintain a minimum cumulative and term grade point average of 3.0 and maintain full time student status for every term and for the duration of their award. Universities or other organizations may not apply on behalf of an individual. Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled, but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to apply for this scholarship. Eligibility must be maintained for each succeeding year of support and annual reporting requirements, to be specified at a later date, will apply.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is a NOAA-funded scholarship designed to support independent graduate-level study in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, broadly defined to include science, engineering, and resource management related to ocean and coastal areas. A key emphasis of the program is expanding participation in these fields, with particular encouragement for women and minorities to apply. The scholarship is meant for individuals who are building research-focused careers connected to NOAA mission interests, especially those aligned with the National Marine Sanctuaries Program.
Eligibility is limited to individual applicants (not universities or organizations applying on someone else's behalf) who are U.S. citizens and who are pursuing, or have been admitted to, a masters or doctoral program at a U.S. accredited graduate institution in one of the eligible disciplines. Applicants do not have to be currently enrolled at the moment they apply, but they must be admitted to a qualifying graduate program to receive consideration. Once selected, scholars must maintain full-time student status throughout the award period and keep at least a 3.0 GPA both cumulatively and each term, with continued eligibility required for each year of support. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.481 (Educational Partnership Program), does not require cost sharing or matching, and was offered as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement mechanism through NOAA.
Selection is competitive and based on a mix of academic strength and professional potential. Reviewers weigh academic excellence, letters of recommendation, the clarity and strength of research and career goals, and documented financial need. In practice, this means applicants should be prepared to show not only strong grades and a credible graduate trajectory, but also a well-defined research direction and a convincing explanation of how the scholarship and NOAA collaboration would support their long-term contributions to ocean and coastal science, stewardship, or archaeology.
Funding can be substantial. Subject to appropriations, the scholarship can provide up to $32,000 per student per year, structured as a 12-month stipend of $20,000 plus a tuition allowance of up to $12,000. In addition, scholars may receive up to $20,000 to support a required four-to-six-week research collaboration at a NOAA facility. Over the life of the award, masters students may receive up to $84,000 total (up to two years of support and one research collaboration opportunity), while doctoral students may receive up to $168,000 total (up to four years of support and up to two research collaboration opportunities). The separate research collaboration funding is intended to cover allowable travel-related costs tied to that placement, such as transportation to and from the NOAA site, housing, and per diem while conducting the work.
A defining feature of the program is the mandatory NOAA engagement component. Recipients are required to participate in the NOAA facility research collaboration, which is designed to place scholars directly into NOAA mission research for four to six weeks. Masters recipients are supported for one such collaboration, while doctoral recipients can be supported for up to two over the duration of the scholarship. Scholars also must travel to Silver Spring, Maryland for a NOAA orientation and meetings with National Marine Sanctuaries Program staff, with award funds covering the travel expenses associated with that required orientation. During the initial scholarship year, awardees identify the topic(s) and NOAA facility site(s) for their collaboration opportunity, aligning their graduate research with real-world NOAA priorities and resources.
For the specific posting provided, NOAA anticipated making about 10 awards with an estimated total funding level of $500,000. The opportunity was posted January 5, 2009 (Funding Opportunity Number SEC OED 2009 2001418) and required submission through Grants.gov, with complete applications needing to be received and validated by 5 p.m. Eastern on March 31, 2009. Applicants were cautioned that Grants.gov validation could take up to two business days, so submissions needed to be planned accordingly. The listing also provided a point of contact for difficulties accessing the full announcement: Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor, at 301-713-0926, specifically for application download issues.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (NOAA) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program?
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is a NOAA-funded scholarship that supports independent, graduate-level study connected to NOAA mission interests. It is designed for students building research-focused careers in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology (broadly defined), with a particular emphasis on work aligned with the National Marine Sanctuaries Program.
Which fields of study are supported?
The scholarship supports graduate study in:
- Oceanography
- Marine biology
- Maritime archaeology
These fields are described broadly and may include related science, engineering, and resource management tied to ocean and coastal areas.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to individual applicants who are:
- U.S. citizens
- Pursuing, or admitted to, a masters or doctoral program
- Admitted to a program at a U.S. accredited graduate institution
- In an eligible discipline (oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, broadly defined)
Can a university or organization apply on my behalf?
No. The opportunity is limited to individual applicants. Universities or organizations cannot apply on someone else's behalf under the eligibility described.
Do I have to be currently enrolled in graduate school to apply?
Not necessarily. Applicants do not have to be currently enrolled at the time of application. However, applicants must be admitted to a qualifying graduate program to be considered for the scholarship.
What degree levels does the scholarship support?
The program supports both masters and doctoral students who meet the eligibility requirements and are pursuing qualifying graduate study at a U.S. accredited institution.
Is the program intended for certain types of careers?
Yes. The scholarship is meant for individuals building research-focused careers connected to NOAA mission interests, especially careers aligned with the National Marine Sanctuaries Program and work contributing to ocean and coastal science, stewardship, or archaeology.
Does the program encourage applications from specific groups?
Yes. A key emphasis of the program is expanding participation in these fields, with particular encouragement for women and minorities to apply.
How are applicants selected?
Selection is competitive and based on both academic strength and professional potential. Reviewers consider:
- Academic excellence
- Letters of recommendation
- Clarity and strength of research goals and career goals
- Documented financial need
What should a strong application demonstrate?
Based on the stated review factors, applicants should be prepared to demonstrate strong academic performance, credible graduate-level potential, and well-defined research and career direction. The materials should also explain how the scholarship and NOAA collaboration would support long-term contributions relevant to NOAA priorities in ocean and coastal science, stewardship, or archaeology, along with documented financial need.
How much funding is available per student?
Subject to appropriations, the scholarship can provide up to $32,000 per student per year, structured as:
- A 12-month stipend of $20,000
- A tuition allowance of up to $12,000
Is there additional funding for NOAA research collaboration?
Yes. Scholars may receive up to $20,000 to support a required four-to-six-week research collaboration at a NOAA facility.
What costs can the research collaboration funding cover?
The research collaboration funding is intended to cover allowable travel-related costs tied to the NOAA placement, including transportation to and from the NOAA site, housing, and per diem while conducting the work.
What is the maximum total funding for masters students?
Over the life of the award, masters students may receive up to $84,000 total, reflecting up to two years of support and one research collaboration opportunity (subject to appropriations and continued eligibility).
What is the maximum total funding for doctoral students?
Over the life of the award, doctoral students may receive up to $168,000 total, reflecting up to four years of support and up to two research collaboration opportunities (subject to appropriations and continued eligibility).
Is the NOAA research collaboration required?
Yes. A defining feature of the program is the mandatory NOAA engagement component. Recipients are required to participate in a four-to-six-week research collaboration at a NOAA facility.
How long is the NOAA research collaboration placement?
The required research collaboration is designed to last four to six weeks at a NOAA facility.
How many research collaborations are supported for masters vs. doctoral recipients?
Masters recipients are supported for one collaboration. Doctoral recipients can be supported for up to two collaborations over the duration of the scholarship.
Is there a required orientation?
Yes. Scholars must travel to Silver Spring, Maryland for a NOAA orientation and meetings with National Marine Sanctuaries Program staff.
Are travel costs for the required orientation covered?
Yes. Award funds cover the travel expenses associated with the required orientation in Silver Spring, Maryland.
When do scholars decide on the NOAA collaboration topic and site?
During the initial scholarship year, awardees identify the topic(s) and the NOAA facility site(s) for their collaboration opportunity, aligning their graduate research with NOAA priorities and resources.
What ongoing academic requirements must scholars meet after selection?
Once selected, scholars must:
- Maintain full-time student status throughout the award period
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA cumulatively and each term
- Remain eligible each year to continue receiving support
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching.
What federal program listing is associated with this opportunity?
The scholarship is listed under CFDA 11.481 (Educational Partnership Program).
What type of federal funding mechanism was used?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement mechanism through NOAA.
How many awards were anticipated for this specific posting?
For the specific posting described, NOAA anticipated making about 10 awards.
What was the estimated total funding level for this posting?
The estimated total funding level for the posting was $500,000.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided was SEC OED 2009 2001418.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2009. Complete applications needed to be received and validated by 5 p.m. Eastern on March 31, 2009.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What does "received and validated" mean for the deadline?
The posting specified that applications needed to be both received and validated in Grants.gov by the deadline. Applicants were cautioned that Grants.gov validation could take up to two business days, so submissions needed to be planned accordingly.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble downloading the full announcement?
For difficulties accessing the full announcement (specifically application download issues), the listing provided this contact:
Steve Drescher, Policy Advisor - 301-713-0926
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