Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2011 STAR I1
Apply for EPA F2011 STAR I1
- 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 fellowship opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support graduate students pursuing advanced training in environmental fields. It is part of EPA's STAR program, which is designed to build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals by providing substantial financial support to masters and doctoral students whose studies align with environmental research and public interest needs. In practical terms, this program functions as a fellowship-style grant that funds an individual student's graduate education and related costs rather than a typical project grant awarded to an institution for a specific research deliverable.
For this cycle, EPA anticipated making about 105 new fellowship awards, contingent on the availability of funds, with awards expected by June 30, 2011. The estimated total program funding for the competition is listed as $4,500,000. The maximum support level is up to $42,000 per year per fellowship, which acts as the award ceiling. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required, meaning applicants do not need to commit additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
The fellowship duration depends on the degree level. Masters students may receive support for up to two years. Doctoral students may receive up to three years of support, and that doctoral funding can be used over a longer window of up to five years, which is helpful for students whose programs include extended research phases, comprehensive exams, or other milestones that may spread out progress toward the degree.
Timing and submission rules are a key part of this announcement. The closing date is November 5, 2010, but the exact deadline depends on the submission method. Paper applications must be received by 4:00 PM (as stated in the announcement), while electronic submissions through Grants.gov must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on November 5, 2010. The notice emphasizes that applicants should consult the full announcement, especially the section on submission procedures and due dates, to avoid disqualification due to formatting, delivery, or timing problems. The opportunity was posted on September 7, 2010, created on September 15, 2010, and later archived on December 5, 2010.
In terms of classification and program identifiers, the funding opportunity number is EPA-F2011-STAR-I1, and the CFDA program number is 66.514, titled Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program. The opportunity category is discretionary, and the instrument type is a grant, with the funding activity described under an "Other" category clarified as a fellowship. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with the specific eligibility requirements deferred to Section III of the full announcement, so applicants would need to review that section for details such as student status, field of study requirements, citizenship or residency rules if any, enrollment expectations, and any institutional or program limitations.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, EPA provided a contact: Brandon Jones, reachable at 1-800-490-9194, particularly for applicants who have difficulty obtaining the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fall 2011 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship opportunity?
This opportunity is the Fall 2011 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study, a discretionary federal fellowship offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced training in environmental fields and to help build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals.
Is this a grant to a university or funding for an individual student?
It operates as a fellowship-style grant that supports an individual student's graduate education and related costs, rather than a typical project grant awarded to an institution for a specific research deliverable.
What program is this fellowship part of?
The fellowship is part of EPA's STAR program, which supports environmental research and training aligned with public interest environmental needs.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-F2011-STAR-I1.
What is the CFDA program number and title?
The CFDA program number is 66.514, titled Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program.
How many new fellowship awards did EPA anticipate making?
EPA anticipated making about 105 new fellowship awards for this cycle, contingent on the availability of funds.
What is the estimated total funding for this competition?
The estimated total program funding listed for the competition is $4,500,000.
What is the maximum amount of support per fellowship?
The maximum support level is up to $42,000 per year per fellowship. This amount functions as the award ceiling.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds are not required, so applicants do not need to commit additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
How long can a masters student receive support?
Masters students may receive fellowship support for up to two years.
How long can a doctoral student receive support?
Doctoral students may receive up to three years of support.
Can doctoral fellowship support be spread out over more than three calendar years?
Yes. The announcement states that doctoral funding (up to three years of support) can be used over a longer window of up to five years, which can help students whose programs include extended research phases, comprehensive exams, or other milestones that may extend the path to the degree.
When were awards expected to be made?
Awards were expected by June 30, 2011, contingent on the availability of funds.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date is November 5, 2010, but the exact deadline depends on the submission method.
What is the deadline for paper applications?
Paper applications must be received by 4:00 PM (as stated in the announcement) on November 5, 2010.
What is the deadline for electronic submissions through Grants.gov?
Electronic submissions through Grants.gov must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on November 5, 2010.
Why does the announcement emphasize submission procedures and due dates?
The notice emphasizes reviewing the full announcement, especially the section on submission procedures and due dates, to avoid disqualification due to formatting, delivery, or timing problems.
What is the opportunity category and funding instrument type?
The opportunity category is discretionary. The instrument type is listed as a grant, with the funding activity described under an "Other" category that is clarified as a fellowship.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others" in the listing. The specific eligibility requirements are deferred to Section III of the full announcement, which applicants would need to review for details.
Where are the detailed eligibility requirements described?
The detailed eligibility requirements are referenced as being in Section III of the full announcement. The summary indicates that Section III may include items such as student status, field of study requirements, citizenship or residency rules (if any), enrollment expectations, and any institutional or program limitations.
When was this opportunity posted and later archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 7, 2010, created on September 15, 2010, and later archived on December 5, 2010.
Who can applicants contact if they have difficulty obtaining the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided a contact for access issues: Brandon Jones, reachable at 1-800-490-9194, particularly for applicants who have difficulty obtaining the full announcement electronically.
Where should applicants look for the exact submission rules and formatting requirements?
Applicants should consult the full announcement, with particular attention to the section covering submission procedures and due dates, since the notice warns that timing, formatting, and delivery issues could lead to disqualification.
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