Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2009 STAR I3
Apply for EPA F2009 STAR I3
- 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 (EPA) designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced study in environmental fields. Offered under the STAR program and listed under CFDA 66.514, the award is structured as a fellowship-style grant intended to help build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals. The announcement notes that projects funded under this request for applications (RFA) may involve the collection of geospatial information, which is relevant for applicants whose work includes mapping, spatial analysis, remote sensing, GIS, or location-based environmental data.
EPA anticipated making about 120 new fellowship awards, contingent on available appropriations, with planned selections and awards by June 30, 2010. The program’s estimated total funding for this competition was approximately $4.5 million. Each fellowship could provide up to $37,000 per year in support, which functions as the program’s stated annual maximum (award ceiling). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
The opportunity targets master’s and doctoral level students. Master’s students may receive support for up to two years. Doctoral students may receive support for up to three years, and that doctoral support can be used across a longer overall window of four years, allowing flexibility in timing across milestones such as coursework, qualifying exams, and dissertation research. Eligibility is described generally in the public listing as “Others,†with additional requirements and details provided in Section III of the full announcement, indicating that applicants needed to consult the complete RFA for specific eligibility rules (for example, student status, field of study, and any institutional or citizenship requirements that may apply).
Applications were due on October 22, 2009, with separate deadlines depending on submission method. Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM (local/agency time as specified in the announcement), while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on the same date. The listing emphasizes that applicants should refer to Section IV of the full announcement for the official submission instructions, methods, and any additional timing details. The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009, and the archive date was November 21, 2009.
For applicants or institutions having trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Brandon Jones, reachable via a toll-free number (1-800-490-9194), indicating EPA provided direct assistance for obtaining the complete solicitation materials and related guidance.
Fall 2009 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study (CFDA 66.514) - FAQs
What is the Fall 2009 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the STAR program (CFDA 66.514). The award is structured as a fellowship-style grant to support graduate students pursuing advanced study in environmental fields and to help develop the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals.
Who is the funding agency for this fellowship?
The funding agency is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What type of funding is this (grant, contract, fellowship, etc.)?
This opportunity is structured as a fellowship-style grant (a fellowship award made through a grant mechanism) intended to support graduate-level study and research in environmental fields.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 66.514.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about 120 new fellowship awards, contingent on available appropriations.
How much total funding was estimated for this competition?
The estimated total funding for this competition was approximately $4.5 million.
What is the maximum amount of funding per fellowship per year?
Each fellowship could provide up to $37,000 per year. This is described as the program's annual maximum (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not expected to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
Which students are targeted by this fellowship (masters or doctoral)?
The opportunity targets both master's and doctoral level students.
How long can a master's student receive support?
Master's students may receive support for up to two years.
How long can a doctoral student receive support?
Doctoral students may receive support for up to three years.
Is there flexibility in when doctoral support can be used?
Yes. Doctoral support can be used across a longer overall window of four years, providing flexibility around milestones such as coursework, qualifying exams, and dissertation research.
What does the eligibility category "Others" mean in the public listing?
The public listing describes eligibility generally as "Others," and notes that additional requirements and details are provided in Section III of the full announcement. Applicants were expected to consult the complete RFA for the specific eligibility rules that apply.
Where are the detailed eligibility requirements described?
The announcement indicates that detailed eligibility requirements are in Section III of the full Request for Applications (RFA).
What kinds of eligibility details might be in the full announcement?
The listing notes that eligibility details may include requirements related to student status, field of study, and any institutional or citizenship requirements that may apply, and that these would be specified in Section III of the complete RFA.
When was the application 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 (local/agency time as specified in the announcement), while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on October 22, 2009.
What is the deadline time for electronic submissions via Grants.gov?
Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on October 22, 2009.
What is the deadline time for paper applications?
Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM (local/agency time as specified in the announcement) on October 22, 2009.
Where are the official submission instructions and methods listed?
The listing emphasizes that applicants should refer to Section IV of the full announcement for the official submission instructions, methods, and any additional timing details.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 21, 2009.
When did EPA plan to select and make awards?
EPA planned selections and awards by June 30, 2010.
Were awards guaranteed at the stated level and quantity?
No. The listing states that EPA anticipated making about 120 awards, contingent on available appropriations, meaning award numbers depended on the funding available.
Can projects under this fellowship involve geospatial information?
Yes. The announcement notes that projects funded under the RFA may involve the collection of geospatial information.
What kinds of work might count as "geospatial information" for this opportunity?
The listing highlights geospatial activities relevant to mapping, spatial analysis, remote sensing, GIS, or location-based environmental data.
What should applicants do if they need the full announcement or cannot access it?
Applicants or institutions having trouble accessing the full announcement could contact Brandon Jones for assistance obtaining the complete solicitation materials and related guidance.
Who is the listed point of contact and how can they be reached?
The listed contact is Brandon Jones, reachable via the toll-free number 1-800-490-9194.
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