Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2009 STAR D2

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.514 Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Aug 19, 2009 and posted on Aug 19, 2009.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 22, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $37,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 120 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to support graduate students pursuing environmental fields at the masters or doctoral level. It is offered under the EPA STAR program (CFDA 66.514) and is structured as a fellowship-style grant intended to help build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals. The announcement also flags that projects supported under this request for applications may involve the collection of geospatial information, meaning applicants should be prepared to address any applicable requirements or considerations tied to geospatial data collection and management.

For timing and submission, the application deadline was October 22, 2009, with two separate cutoffs depending on how the application was submitted. Paper applications needed to be received by 4:00 PM, while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on the same date. The EPA emphasized that applicants should consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the specific submission methods and the official due date instructions.

In terms of scale and funding, the EPA anticipated making about 120 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding, with planned awards issued by June 30, 2010. The estimated total program funding listed for this competition was $4,500,000. Individual fellowship support could be as high as $37,000 per year, which is also presented as the award ceiling. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.

The fellowship duration depends on the degree level. Masters students could receive support for up to two years. Doctoral students could receive support for up to three years, and that support could be used across a four-year window, which gives some flexibility in how the fellowship period aligns with dissertation research timelines and program milestones.

Eligibility is broadly categorized in the listing as "Others," with details deferred to Section III of the full announcement. In other words, the public summary does not spell out the exact eligibility rules (such as citizenship, enrollment status, academic discipline constraints, or institutional requirements), and applicants would need to rely on the official announcement language for definitive criteria.

The funding opportunity number is EPA-F2009-STAR-D2, and it was posted on August 19, 2009, with an archive date of November 21, 2009. For access issues related to the full announcement, the EPA provided a contact: Brandon Jones (toll free 1-800-490-9194).

Fall 2009 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study (EPA-F2009-STAR-D2) - FAQs

What is this funding opportunity?

This opportunity is the Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study, a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is structured as a fellowship-style grant under the EPA STAR program.

Who is the sponsoring agency?

The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

What is the purpose of the STAR fellowship?

The fellowship is intended to support graduate students pursuing environmental fields at the masters or doctoral level and to help build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals.

What is the program identifier (CFDA) for this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed for the EPA STAR program is 66.514.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is EPA-F2009-STAR-D2.

When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?

It was posted on August 19, 2009, and the archive date is November 21, 2009.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline was October 22, 2009, with different cutoff times depending on the submission method.

What were the deadline times for paper vs. electronic submissions?

Paper applications needed to be received by 4:00 PM on October 22, 2009. Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on October 22, 2009.

Where were electronic applications submitted?

Electronic submissions were made through Grants.gov.

What did EPA emphasize about submission instructions?

EPA emphasized that applicants should consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for the specific submission methods and the official due date instructions.

How many awards did EPA anticipate making?

EPA anticipated making about 120 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding.

What was the estimated total funding for this competition?

The estimated total program funding listed for this competition was $4,500,000.

What is the maximum amount of funding per fellowship?

Individual fellowship support could be as high as $37,000 per year, which is presented as the award ceiling.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement indicates there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

How long can a masters student receive support?

Masters students could receive support for up to two years.

How long can a doctoral student receive support?

Doctoral students could receive support for up to three years.

Is there any flexibility in how doctoral support can be used over time?

Yes. Doctoral support could be used across a four-year window, allowing flexibility in aligning fellowship support with dissertation research timelines and program milestones.

When were awards planned to be issued?

Planned awards were expected to be issued by June 30, 2010.

What fields of study does the fellowship support?

The public summary states it supports graduate students pursuing environmental fields at the masters or doctoral level. More specific field or topic constraints are not spelled out in the summary provided.

Does the opportunity mention geospatial data?

Yes. The announcement flags that projects supported under this request for applications may involve the collection of geospatial information.

What should applicants consider if their work involves geospatial information?

Applicants should be prepared to address any applicable requirements or considerations tied to geospatial data collection and management, as the announcement notes that geospatial information may be collected under supported projects.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is broadly categorized in the listing as "Others," and the public summary defers details to Section III of the full announcement. The summary does not specify exact eligibility rules (for example, citizenship, enrollment status, discipline constraints, or institutional requirements), so applicants would need to rely on the official announcement language for definitive criteria.

Where can applicants find the definitive eligibility and application requirements?

The summary points applicants to the full announcement, with specific references to Section III for eligibility details and Section IV for submission methods and due date instructions.

Who can be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?

For access issues related to the full announcement, the EPA provided the following contact: Brandon Jones, toll free 1-800-490-9194.

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