Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2011 STAR A3
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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 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 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced study in environmental fields. Offered under the EPA STAR program (CFDA 66.514), this opportunity is structured as a fellowship-type grant intended to help build the next generation of environmental researchers and professionals by providing substantial financial support during graduate training at the masters or doctoral level.
EPA anticipated making about 105 new fellowship awards, contingent on available appropriations, with awards planned by June 30, 2011. The total estimated funding for the competition was listed at approximately $4,500,000. Individual fellowships could provide up to $42,000 per year (the stated award ceiling), which is meant to cover graduate support costs associated with the student’s training and research trajectory under the program.
The duration of support depends on the degree level. Masters students could receive funding for up to two years. Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support, and that support could be used across a longer window of up to five years, offering flexibility to accommodate the typical pacing of PhD coursework, qualifying exams, and dissertation research milestones.
Applications were due on November 5, 2010, with different cutoffs depending on the submission route. 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 announcement notes that applicants should consult the full solicitation (particularly Section IV) for detailed submission instructions, accepted methods, and any nuanced requirements tied to deadlines and receipt rules. The opportunity was originally posted September 7, 2010, with a creation date of September 15, 2010, and it was archived December 5, 2010.
Eligibility was broadly categorized as “Others,†with specifics deferred to Section III of the full announcement, and the program explicitly indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA provided a point of contact: Brandon Jones (1-800-490-9194). The funding opportunity number for this solicitation was EPA-F2011-STAR-A3, and the official title was “Fall 2011 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study.â€
Fall 2011 EPA STAR Fellowships (Graduate Environmental Study) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Fall 2011 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study, a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is structured as a fellowship-type grant to support graduate students pursuing advanced study in environmental fields at the masters or doctoral level.
Who is the sponsoring agency?
The sponsoring agency is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What program is this offered under?
The fellowship is offered under the EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 66.514.
What is the official title of the solicitation?
The official title is "Fall 2011 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study."
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-F2011-STAR-A3.
What is the purpose of the STAR fellowship?
The stated purpose is to help build the next generation of environmental researchers and professionals by providing substantial financial support during graduate training at the masters or doctoral level.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is described as a fellowship-type grant.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about 105 new fellowship awards, contingent on available appropriations.
What was the estimated total funding for the competition?
The total estimated funding for the competition was approximately $4,500,000.
What is the maximum amount a fellowship can provide per year?
Individual fellowships could provide up to $42,000 per year (the stated award ceiling).
How long can a masters student receive support?
Masters students could receive funding for up to two years.
How long can a doctoral student receive support?
Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support.
Is there flexibility in the time window for using doctoral support?
Yes. Doctoral support could be used across a longer window of up to five years, which is intended to accommodate typical PhD pacing (for example, coursework, qualifying exams, and dissertation research milestones).
When were awards planned to be made?
Awards were planned by June 30, 2011.
When was the application deadline?
Applications were due on November 5, 2010, with different cutoffs depending on the submission route.
What time was the paper application deadline?
Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM on November 5, 2010.
What time was the electronic (Grants.gov) deadline?
Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on November 5, 2010.
Where should applicants look for detailed submission instructions and deadline rules?
The announcement directs applicants to consult the full solicitation, particularly Section IV, for detailed submission instructions, accepted methods, and any nuanced requirements tied to deadlines and receipt rules.
What is known about eligibility from the summary provided?
Eligibility was broadly categorized as "Others," with specifics deferred to Section III of the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program explicitly indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on September 7, 2010.
What creation date is listed for the opportunity?
The creation date listed is September 15, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on December 5, 2010.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Brandon Jones at 1-800-490-9194.
Is the number of awards guaranteed?
No. The announcement states EPA anticipated about 105 new awards, contingent on available appropriations.
What costs is the fellowship funding meant to cover?
The annual amount (up to the stated ceiling) is described as intended to cover graduate support costs associated with the student’s training and research trajectory under the program.
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