Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2009 STAR F3

  • 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 and doctoral levels. It is offered under the EPA STAR program (CFDA 66.514) and is structured as a fellowship-style grant intended to 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, which can matter for planning research activities and any related data management considerations.

Applications were due on October 22, 2009, with two submission tracks and specific cutoff times: paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM, while electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time the same day. The EPA indicated that, depending on available funding, it expected to make approximately 120 new fellowship awards, with awards anticipated by June 30, 2010. The total estimated funding associated with the competition was listed as about $4.5 million.

In terms of financial support, each fellowship could provide up to $37,000 per year (also listed as the award ceiling). Masters students could receive funding for up to two years. Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support, with the added flexibility that those three funded years could be used over a four-year period. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which generally means applicants would not need to document institutional or personal matching contributions as a condition of eligibility.

Eligibility is broadly described in the posting as “Others,” with the detailed requirements referenced as being in Section III of the full announcement. In practice, this kind of language typically indicates that eligibility is defined by program-specific rules (often centered on student status, academic enrollment, and program area) rather than being limited to governments or nonprofits, but the official determination would come from the full Section III eligibility criteria.

For applicants or institutions needing help accessing the complete announcement, the notice provided a contact person: Brandon Jones, reachable via a toll-free number (1-800-490-9194). The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009, and it was scheduled to be archived on November 21, 2009, which is consistent with a time-limited competitive fellowship cycle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study?

It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that provides fellowship-style support for graduate students pursuing environmental study at the masters and doctoral levels under the EPA STAR program.

Which agency is offering this fellowship opportunity?

The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

What program is this opportunity offered under, and what is the CFDA number?

It is offered under the EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program. The CFDA number listed is 66.514.

What is the purpose of the STAR graduate fellowships?

The fellowship is intended to support masters and doctoral students in environmental fields and help build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals.

Who is the intended applicant for this opportunity?

The opportunity is designed to support individual graduate students at the masters and doctoral levels who are pursuing environmental study.

How is eligibility described in the posting?

Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with the detailed eligibility requirements referenced as being in Section III of the full announcement.

Where are the official eligibility requirements located?

The posting indicates that the detailed eligibility requirements are provided in Section III of the full announcement.

What is the maximum fellowship amount per year?

Each fellowship could provide up to $37,000 per year, which is also listed as the award ceiling.

How long can a masters student receive support?

Masters students could receive fellowship funding for up to two years.

How long can a doctoral student receive support?

Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support, and those three funded years could be used over a four-year period.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The posting states that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.

How many fellowship awards did EPA expect to make?

Depending on available funding, EPA expected to make approximately 120 new fellowship awards.

What was the estimated total funding for this competition?

The total estimated funding associated with the competition was listed as about $4.5 million.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009.

When were applications due?

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, while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on the same day.

How could applicants submit their application?

The posting describes two submission tracks: paper applications and electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov.

What time zone applied to the electronic submission cutoff?

The electronic submission deadline through Grants.gov was stated as 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.

When were awards anticipated to be made?

Awards were anticipated by June 30, 2010.

What does it mean that this is a "fellowship-style grant"?

Based on the posting language, the funding is structured as a fellowship intended to support graduate study and training in environmental fields, rather than a standard organizational project grant.

Does the announcement mention geospatial information?

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

Why does the mention of geospatial information matter?

The posting notes that geospatial data collection may be involved, which can affect how applicants plan research activities and think about related data management considerations.

When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?

The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on November 21, 2009.

Who can be contacted for help accessing the complete announcement?

The notice provided a contact person for assistance: Brandon Jones.

What is the contact phone number listed for assistance?

The toll-free number listed is 1-800-490-9194.

Is this opportunity still open?

No. The application deadline was October 22, 2009, and the opportunity was scheduled to be archived on November 21, 2009.

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