Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2009 STAR F2
Apply for EPA F2009 STAR F2
- 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 offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under its STAR program to support graduate students pursuing environmental fields of study at the masters or doctoral level. The award mechanism is listed as a grant, but the activity category is specifically a fellowship, meaning the funding is intended to directly support a students graduate education and research training rather than a typical institutional research project. The announcement also flags that projects supported under this request for applications may involve collecting geospatial information, which is a practical note for applicants whose work might include mapping, GPS-based field sampling, remote sensing, GIS analysis, or any handling of location-based environmental data.
The EPA planned, subject to available funds, to make about 120 new fellowship awards, with anticipated awards to be made by June 30, 2010. The estimated total funding level for the competition is about 4.5 million dollars. Each individual fellowship can provide up to 37,000 per year in support, which is effectively the maximum annual amount available per fellow under this competition. No cost sharing or matching is required, which is important because applicants and their institutions are not expected to contribute a specified percentage of the project cost to be eligible or competitive.
The fellowship duration depends on the degree level. Masters students may receive support for up to two years total. Doctoral students may receive up to three years of support, and that support can be used across a four year window, which provides some flexibility for students whose program timelines include coursework, qualifying exams, or research phases that do not align neatly with a continuous three year funding period. The intent is to provide sustained support while recognizing that doctoral training often spans multiple stages and may require pauses or re-phasing of effort.
Applications were due on October 22, 2009, with separate submission cutoffs depending on whether the application was submitted on paper or electronically. Paper applications had 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 announcement emphasizes that applicants should consult the full solicitation, especially Section IV, for the exact submission instructions and any additional details on acceptable methods and deadlines. The funding opportunity number is EPA F2009 STAR F2, and the associated CFDA listing is 66.514, identified as the Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program.
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "others" in the listing, with a note that full eligibility requirements are provided in Section III of the official announcement. In practice, that means prospective applicants needed to rely on the full text to confirm who can apply, what academic status is required, and any citizenship, enrollment, or institutional conditions tied to the fellowship. For anyone unable to access the complete announcement electronically, the listing provides a point of contact: Brandon Jones, reachable toll free at 1-800-490-9194.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program. It is intended to support graduate students pursuing environmental fields of study at the masters or doctoral level.
Is this funding considered a grant or a fellowship?
The award mechanism is listed as a grant, but the activity category is specifically a fellowship. In other words, the funding is meant to directly support a student's graduate education and research training rather than a typical institution-led research project.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What is the program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is part of EPA's Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program, specifically its fellowship program for graduate environmental study.
What degree levels are supported?
Graduate students at the masters and doctoral levels are supported under this opportunity.
How many fellowship awards did EPA plan to make?
Subject to available funds, EPA planned to make about 120 new fellowship awards.
What was the estimated total funding available for this competition?
The estimated total funding level for the competition was about $4.5 million.
How much funding could each individual fellow receive per year?
Each fellowship could provide up to $37,000 per year in support, which is the maximum annual amount available per fellow under this competition.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specifies that no cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants and their institutions were not expected to contribute a required portion of costs to be eligible.
How long could a masters student receive fellowship support?
Masters students could receive support for up to two years total.
How long could a doctoral student receive fellowship support?
Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support, and that support could be used across a four-year window, allowing flexibility in how the support is scheduled during the doctoral program.
Why does the doctoral fellowship mention a four-year window if support is up to three years?
The four-year window is noted as a flexibility feature, recognizing that doctoral programs often include different stages (coursework, qualifying exams, research) that may not align with a single continuous three-year funding period.
When were awards anticipated to be made?
Anticipated awards were expected to be made by June 30, 2010.
What was the application due date?
Applications were due on October 22, 2009.
Were there different deadlines for paper vs. electronic submissions?
Yes. Paper applications had 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 applications were submitted through Grants.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number for this solicitation?
The funding opportunity number is EPA F2009 STAR F2.
What is the CFDA number associated with this fellowship program?
The CFDA listing is 66.514, identified as the Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program.
What does the announcement say about geospatial information?
The announcement flags that projects supported under this request for applications may involve collecting geospatial information. This is relevant for work that includes mapping, GPS-based field sampling, remote sensing, GIS analysis, or other handling of location-based environmental data.
Does the listing fully define eligibility?
No. Eligibility is broadly indicated as "others" in the listing, but the announcement notes that full eligibility requirements are provided in Section III of the official announcement.
Where can applicants find the exact submission instructions and official requirements?
The announcement emphasizes reviewing the full solicitation, especially Section IV, for exact submission instructions, acceptable submission methods, and any additional deadline details.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the complete announcement electronically?
The listing provides a point of contact: Brandon Jones, reachable toll free at 1-800-490-9194.
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