Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2009 STAR J1
Apply for EPA F2009 STAR J1
- 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 run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under its STAR program (CFDA 66.514). It is structured as a fellowship-style grant intended to support graduate students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees in environmental fields of study. The announcement also flags that some funded work may involve collecting geospatial information, which matters for projects that rely on mapping, location-based datasets, remote sensing, GIS, or other spatially referenced environmental data.
Applications were due on October 22, 2009, with two submission tracks and different cutoffs depending on 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 the same day. The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009, and later archived on November 21, 2009. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement (particularly Section IV) for the precise submission instructions and any method-specific requirements, and Section III for detailed eligibility rules, since the eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others" rather than a simple institutional type.
The EPA planned, subject to available appropriations, to make about 120 new fellowship awards, with anticipated awards to be made by June 30, 2010. Overall estimated total funding for the competition was listed at $4,500,000. Individual fellowship support could be up to $37,000 per year, which also appears as the award ceiling. The program did not include a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving support.
In terms of duration, the program set different limits depending on degree level. Masters students could receive support for up to two years. Doctoral students could receive support for up to three years, and that three-year allotment could be used over a four-year window, giving some flexibility if a student needed to spread funding across their doctoral timeline. The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, but functionally it operates as a fellowship mechanism focused on supporting graduate training and research in environmental disciplines.
For practical help with accessing the full announcement, the EPA provided a point of contact: Brandon Jones, reachable toll-free at 1-800-490-9194, specifically for issues obtaining the announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Fall 2009 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under its Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program.
Is this a grant or a fellowship?
The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, but it is structured as a fellowship-style award intended to support graduate students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees in environmental fields of study.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 66.514.
Who is this opportunity intended to support?
It is intended to support graduate students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees in environmental fields of study.
What kinds of fields or projects might be relevant?
The fellowship is aimed at environmental study and related research and training at the graduate level. The announcement also notes that some funded work may involve collecting geospatial information, which is relevant for projects using mapping, GIS, remote sensing, location-based datasets, or other spatially referenced environmental data.
Does the program specifically mention geospatial data?
Yes. The announcement flags that some funded work may involve collecting geospatial information. This matters for applicants whose work relies on mapping, GIS, remote sensing, or spatially referenced environmental datasets.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2009.
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, while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time the same day.
Where were electronic applications submitted?
Electronic submissions were made through Grants.gov.
What does "paper applications had to be received" mean for the deadline?
It means the paper application needed to arrive (be received) by 4:00 PM on the due date, not merely be postmarked by that time.
Where can applicants find the exact submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, particularly Section IV, for precise submission instructions and method-specific requirements.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules?
Eligibility details were identified as being in Section III of the full announcement.
Why does the eligibility category look unusual or broad?
The eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others" rather than a simple institutional type, which is why applicants were specifically directed to Section III for the detailed eligibility rules.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
Subject to available appropriations, EPA planned to make about 120 new fellowship awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the competition?
The overall estimated total funding for the competition was listed at $4,500,000.
What is the maximum funding amount per fellowship per year?
Individual fellowship support could be up to $37,000 per year, which also appears as the award ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not include a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving support.
How long can a masters student receive fellowship support?
Masters students could receive support for up to two years.
How long can a doctoral student receive fellowship support?
Doctoral students could receive support for up to three years.
Is there flexibility in how doctoral funding can be used over time?
Yes. The three-year doctoral allotment could be used over a four-year window, allowing a student to spread funding across their doctoral timeline.
When were awards anticipated to be made?
Awards were anticipated to be made by June 30, 2010.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was later archived on November 21, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help obtaining the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided a point of contact for issues obtaining the announcement electronically: Brandon Jones, toll-free at 1-800-490-9194.
What is the contact information provided for electronic access issues?
For issues obtaining the announcement electronically, applicants could call Brandon Jones at 1-800-490-9194 (toll-free).
What key parts of the announcement were highlighted as important to read?
Section IV was highlighted for submission instructions (including method-specific requirements), and Section III was highlighted for detailed eligibility rules.
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