Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2011 STAR H1
Apply for EPA F2011 STAR H1
- 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 funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced training in environmental fields. Offered under the EPA STAR program (CFDA 66.514), the award is structured as a fellowship-style grant that provides financial support to help master s and doctoral students focus on environmental study and research. The agency anticipated making these awards by June 30, 2011, assuming funds were available.
In terms of scale, EPA planned to issue about 105 new fellowships under this announcement, with an estimated total program funding level of roughly $4.5 million. Each fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year, which is also listed as the award ceiling. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants are not expected to contribute a specific percentage of the project cost from non-federal sources.
The duration of support depends on the degree level. Master s students could receive funding for up to two years. Doctoral students could receive support for up to three years, and that support could be used across a five-year window, allowing some flexibility in how the fellowship is applied over the course of a PhD program.
Key dates are clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on September 7, 2010, with a listed original and current closing date of November 5, 2010. For applicants submitting paper materials, the deadline was 4:00 PM on November 5, 2010 for receipt. For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, the deadline was November 5, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. The announcement notes that applicants should consult the full solicitation, particularly Section IV, for specific submission instructions and due date details. The archive date for the opportunity was December 5, 2010.
Eligibility is described broadly in the summary listing as "Others," with the announcement directing applicants to Section III for the full eligibility requirements and any additional conditions. The activity category is labeled as "Other," with the category explanation indicating that the funding is a fellowship.
For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the EPA provided a point of contact: Brandon Jones, reachable at 1-800-490-9194.
Fall 2011 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study (CFDA 66.514) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Fall 2011 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study, a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the EPA STAR program (CFDA 66.514). It is structured as a fellowship-style grant intended to support graduate-level environmental study and research.
Who is the sponsor/funding agency?
The sponsor is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), offered through the EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program.
What type of award is it?
The award is a fellowship-style grant. The listing identifies the activity category as "Other," with the explanation that it is a fellowship.
What is the purpose of the fellowship?
The fellowship is designed to provide financial support so graduate students (master's and doctoral) can pursue advanced training in environmental fields and focus on environmental study and research.
How many awards did EPA plan to make?
EPA planned to issue about 105 new fellowships under this announcement.
How much total funding was anticipated for the program?
The estimated total program funding level was roughly $4.5 million.
How much funding can an individual fellowship provide?
Each fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year. This amount is listed as the award ceiling.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required, meaning applicants are not expected to contribute a specific percentage of project cost from non-federal sources.
How long can a master's student receive support?
Master's students could receive funding for up to two years.
How long can a doctoral student receive support?
Doctoral students could receive support for up to three years.
Is there flexibility in how doctoral support is used over time?
Yes. The doctoral support could be used across a five-year window, providing flexibility in how the fellowship is applied over the course of a PhD program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 7, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed for the announcement was November 5, 2010.
What was the deadline for paper submissions?
For applicants submitting paper materials, the deadline was 4:00 PM on November 5, 2010 (for receipt).
What was the deadline for electronic submissions through Grants.gov?
For electronic submissions through Grants.gov, the deadline was November 5, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
Where should applicants look for detailed submission instructions?
The announcement states that applicants should consult the full solicitation, particularly Section IV, for specific submission instructions and due date details.
When were awards anticipated to be made?
The agency anticipated making these awards by June 30, 2011, assuming funds were available.
What does "assuming funds were available" mean in this context?
The announcement indicates that the planned award timing (by June 30, 2011) was contingent on the availability of funds.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date for the opportunity was December 5, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is summarized broadly in the listing as "Others." The announcement directs applicants to Section III of the full solicitation for the complete eligibility requirements and any additional conditions.
What is the CFDA number for this fellowship?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 66.514.
Who can I contact if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The EPA provided a point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically: Brandon Jones at 1-800-490-9194.
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