Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2011 STAR A1
Apply for EPA F2011 STAR A1
- 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 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 Sep 15, 2010 and posted on Sep 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 5, 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 $4,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 105 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 Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under its STAR program. It is structured as a fellowship-style grant intended to support graduate students pursuing advanced study in environmental fields. The program is aimed at masters and doctoral students and is designed to build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals by providing substantial annual financial support while they complete their graduate training and research.
For this cycle, EPA anticipated making about 105 new fellowship awards, depending on the availability of funds, with an expected award date timeline of on or before June 30, 2011. The total estimated funding for the opportunity was listed at $4,500,000. Each individual fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year, which is also the stated award ceiling. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," with the clarification that the category is specifically a fellowship.
The program includes different maximum support periods based on degree level. Masters students may receive fellowship support for up to two years. Doctoral students may receive support for up to three years, and that three-year total can be used over a five-year window, which gives PhD students flexibility to align fellowship years with dissertation research and other program milestones.
Applications were accepted both on paper and electronically, but the deadlines were strict and time-stamped. Paper applications had to be received by November 5, 2010 at 4:00 PM, while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by November 5, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. The announcement notes that applicants should consult the full solicitation, especially Section IV, for the official submission instructions, methods, and any additional due date details.
Eligibility is not fully spelled out in the summary data and is described as "Others," with applicants directed to Section III of the full announcement for the complete eligibility requirements and any restrictions. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 66.514 (Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program). No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, meaning applicants were not expected to provide a financial match as a condition of award.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number EPA-F-2011-STAR-A1, the posting date of September 7, 2010, an archive date of December 5, 2010, and an original and current closing date of November 5, 2010. For help accessing the full announcement, EPA provided a contact: Brandon Jones at 1-800-490-9194.
FAQs: Fall 2011 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study
What is the Fall 2011 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program. It is structured as a fellowship-style grant intended to support graduate students pursuing advanced study and research in environmental fields.
Is this opportunity a grant or a fellowship?
The funding instrument type is listed as a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other" with the clarification that it is specifically a fellowship.
Who is the intended audience for this fellowship?
The program is aimed at graduate students, specifically masters and doctoral (PhD) students, who are pursuing advanced environmental study and research.
What is the main purpose of the STAR fellowship program?
The fellowship is designed to help build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals by providing substantial annual financial support while recipients complete graduate training and research.
How many new awards did EPA expect to make in this cycle?
EPA anticipated making about 105 new fellowship awards, depending on the availability of funds.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding was listed at $4,500,000.
What is the maximum funding amount per individual fellowship per year?
Each fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year, which is also identified as the award ceiling.
How long can a masters student receive support?
Masters students may receive fellowship support for up to two years.
How long can a doctoral (PhD) student receive support?
Doctoral students may receive support for up to three years.
Do doctoral students have flexibility in when they use their fellowship years?
Yes. The three-year total of doctoral support can be used over a five-year window, which provides flexibility for aligning fellowship support with dissertation research and other program milestones.
When did EPA expect to make awards?
The expected award date timeline was listed as on or before June 30, 2011.
What is the funding opportunity number for this fellowship?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-F-2011-STAR-A1.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 66.514, titled Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was September 7, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was November 5, 2010, with strict, time-stamped deadlines that differed for paper vs. electronic submission methods.
What was the deadline for paper applications?
Paper applications had to be received by November 5, 2010 at 4:00 PM.
What was the deadline for electronic applications through Grants.gov?
Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by November 5, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
Were both paper and electronic submissions accepted?
Yes. Applications were accepted both on paper and electronically, but each method had its own strict deadline.
Where should applicants look for the official submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full solicitation, especially Section IV, for the official submission instructions, methods, and any additional due date details.
Is eligibility clearly defined in the summary information?
No. The summary lists eligibility as "Others" and directs applicants to Section III of the full announcement for complete eligibility requirements and any restrictions.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, meaning applicants were not expected to provide a financial match as a condition of award.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 5, 2010.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
EPA provided a contact for help accessing the full announcement: Brandon Jones at 1-800-490-9194.
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