Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2009 STAR I1
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- 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 EPA funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA F2009 STAR I1; CFDA: 66.514) that supports graduate students pursuing advanced study in environmental fields. It is structured as a fellowship award and is intended for masters and doctoral level students whose work aligns with environmental research and related priorities. The announcement also notes that projects funded under this request for applications may involve collecting geospatial information, which is relevant for applicants planning research that uses mapping, GIS, remote sensing, location-based sampling, or other spatial datasets.
EPA anticipated making about 120 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding, with planned awards to be issued by June 30, 2010. The estimated total funding associated with the competition was about $4.5 million. Each fellowship could provide up to $37,000 per year, which is also listed as the award ceiling. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to bring institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
The program sets different maximum support periods depending on degree level. Masters students may receive support for up to two years. Doctoral students may receive support for up to three years, and that support can be used across a longer window (up to four years), which allows some flexibility in timing for dissertation milestones, fieldwork, or other research scheduling needs.
Applications were due on October 22, 2009, with separate cutoffs depending on submission method. 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 opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009, and later archived on November 21, 2009. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with the announcement directing applicants to Section III for the specific eligibility rules and criteria, which typically cover who can apply, required student status, and any limitations or conditions tied to the fellowship.
For applicants or institutions that had trouble accessing the full announcement, EPA provided a contact point: Brandon Jones, reachable toll-free at 1-800-490-9194.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is an EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) funding opportunity.
What type of funding is it (grant vs. fellowship)?
It is structured as a fellowship award (STAR Fellowship) supporting graduate-level environmental study and research.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA F2009 STAR I1.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 66.514.
Who is this fellowship intended to support?
The fellowship supports graduate students pursuing advanced study in environmental fields, specifically at the masters and doctoral levels, where the work aligns with environmental research and related priorities.
Is this opportunity for masters students, doctoral students, or both?
Both. The announcement describes support for masters students and doctoral students, with different maximum support periods depending on degree level.
How many awards was EPA expecting to make?
EPA anticipated making about 120 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding.
When were awards expected to be issued?
Planned awards were expected to be issued by June 30, 2010.
How much total funding was associated with the competition?
The estimated total funding associated with the competition was about $4.5 million.
What is the maximum amount a fellow could receive per year?
Each fellowship could provide up to $37,000 per year. This amount is also listed as the award ceiling.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to provide institutional matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
How long can masters students receive fellowship support?
Masters students may receive support for up to two years.
How long can doctoral students receive fellowship support?
Doctoral students may receive support for up to three years.
Is there any flexibility in the time window for using doctoral support?
Yes. While doctoral students may receive up to three years of support, that support can be used across a longer window (up to four years), allowing flexibility for dissertation milestones, fieldwork, or research scheduling needs.
Does the fellowship allow or anticipate projects involving geospatial data?
Yes. The announcement notes that projects funded under this request for applications may involve collecting geospatial information. This may be relevant to applicants planning research using mapping, GIS, remote sensing, location-based sampling, or other spatial datasets.
When was the application due?
Applications were due on October 22, 2009.
Were there different deadlines depending on how the application was submitted?
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 date.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on November 21, 2009.
How was eligibility described in the listing?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," and applicants were directed to Section III of the announcement for the specific eligibility rules and criteria.
Where should applicants look for the detailed eligibility rules?
The announcement directs applicants to Section III for specific eligibility rules and criteria, which typically cover who can apply, required student status, and any limitations or conditions tied to the fellowship.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement?
EPA provided a contact point for access issues: Brandon Jones.
What is the phone number for the contact listed in the announcement?
Brandon Jones can be reached toll-free at 1-800-490-9194.
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