Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2011U GRO P3

  • 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 2011 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 66.513 Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2010 and posted on Sep 15, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 2010 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 $1,956,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $48,900.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 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 2011 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study is a discretionary grant-funded fellowship opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support bachelor level students pursuing environmental fields of study. The program is part of EPA's long-running GRO Fellowships effort and is designed to strengthen the pipeline of future environmental professionals by combining academic-year financial support with hands-on federal research and work experience.

This opportunity is aimed at undergraduates who will be entering their junior and senior years, since the fellowship is structured to provide support across both years of upper-division study. In addition to academic funding, the fellowship includes a required summer internship at an EPA facility that takes place between the junior and senior years. That internship component is a central feature of the program because it places fellows directly into an EPA work environment, giving them practical exposure to environmental research, policy, monitoring, or related technical work aligned with the Agency's mission.

Funding levels are clearly defined. The fellowship provides up to $19,700 per academic year to help cover costs during each of the two school years (junior and senior year). On top of that, fellows may receive up to $9,500 to support a three-month summer internship. Based on the listed award ceiling of $48,900, the maximum total support corresponds to two academic years plus the internship period. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not expected to contribute matching funds to receive support.

From a scale and timing standpoint, EPA anticipated making about 40 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding, with awards expected by July 29, 2011. The estimated total funding for the competition is approximately $1,956,000. The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2010, and the application deadline was December 9, 2010, with different cutoff times depending on how the application was submitted. Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on December 9, 2010, while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time the same day. The funding opportunity was later archived on January 8, 2011.

Administrative details from the listing include the Funding Opportunity Number EPA-F2011U-GRO-P3 and the CFDA number 66.513, which corresponds to the GRO Undergraduate Fellowships program. The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, and the activity category is labeled "Other," clarified in the announcement as a fellowship activity. Eligibility is summarized in the listing as "Others," with the specific eligibility rules referenced as being located in Section III of the full announcement, which typically covers requirements such as student status, field of study, academic standing, citizenship or residency rules (if applicable), and other program-specific conditions.

For applicants or institutions needing help accessing the full announcement, the EPA provided a direct contact: Ron Josephson at (202) 343-9643. The full announcement (referenced via the Additional Information link) is also where applicants would find detailed submission instructions, required forms, evaluation criteria, and any special conditions related to the internship placement and fellowship administration.

Fall 2011 EPA GRO Undergraduate Environmental Study Fellowship (EPA-F2011U-GRO-P3) FAQs

What is the Fall 2011 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study?

It is a discretionary, grant-funded fellowship opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support bachelor-level students pursuing environmental fields of study. The program combines academic-year financial support with hands-on federal research and work experience.

Who is this fellowship intended for?

The fellowship is aimed at undergraduates who will be entering their junior and senior years, since it is structured to provide support across both upper-division years.

How long does the fellowship support last?

The fellowship is designed to provide funding across two academic years (junior year and senior year), plus a required summer internship that occurs between those years.

Is there an internship requirement?

Yes. A required summer internship at an EPA facility is a central component of the program. It takes place between the junior and senior years.

How long is the summer internship?

The listing describes the internship as a three-month summer internship.

Where does the internship take place?

The internship takes place at an EPA facility, placing fellows directly into an EPA work environment.

What kinds of work might the internship include?

The announcement describes practical exposure aligned with EPA's mission, including environmental research, policy, monitoring, or related technical work.

How much funding is provided per academic year?

The fellowship provides up to $19,700 per academic year to help cover costs during each of the two school years (junior and senior year).

How much funding is provided for the summer internship?

Fellows may receive up to $9,500 to support the three-month summer internship.

What is the maximum total funding a fellow could receive?

Based on the listed award ceiling of $48,900, the maximum total support corresponds to two academic years of support plus the summer internship period.

Is cost sharing or matching funds required?

No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

How many awards did EPA expect to make?

EPA anticipated making about 40 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding.

What was the estimated total funding for the competition?

The estimated total funding for the competition is approximately $1,956,000.

When were awards expected to be made?

Awards were expected by July 29, 2011 (contingent on available funding).

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2010.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline was December 9, 2010, with different cutoff times depending on the submission method.

What was the deadline time for paper applications?

Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on December 9, 2010.

What was the deadline time for electronic submissions?

Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on December 9, 2010.

Was this funding opportunity later archived?

Yes. The funding opportunity was archived on January 8, 2011.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-F2011U-GRO-P3.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The CFDA number listed is 66.513, which corresponds to the GRO Undergraduate Fellowships program.

What type of funding instrument is used?

The funding instrument type is listed as a grant.

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is labeled "Other," clarified in the announcement as a fellowship activity.

Who is eligible to apply?

The listing summarizes eligibility as "Others," and notes that specific eligibility rules are located in Section III of the full announcement. Those rules typically cover requirements such as student status, field of study, academic standing, and any citizenship or residency rules (if applicable), along with other program-specific conditions.

Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility rules and application requirements?

The full announcement (referenced via the Additional Information link) is where applicants would find detailed submission instructions, required forms, evaluation criteria, and any special conditions related to internship placement and fellowship administration.

Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?

The EPA provided a direct contact: Ron Josephson at (202) 343-9643.

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