Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2011 STAR K1
Apply for EPA F2011 STAR K1
- 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency funding opportunity designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced training in environmental fields. Offered through EPA's STAR program, this opportunity functions as a fellowship (listed as a grant instrument) aimed at helping masters and doctoral students build the scientific expertise needed to address environmental challenges. The program is structured to provide individual student support rather than fund a typical research project run by an institution, which is why the activity category is listed under a fellowship-type "Other" classification.
EPA anticipated making about 105 new fellowship awards, contingent on available funding, with awards planned by June 30, 2011. The estimated total funding for the competition was $4,500,000, and the maximum support level was up to $42,000 per year per fellowship (the listed award ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to bring additional required funds to qualify.
The fellowship timeline and duration differ by degree level. Masters students could receive support 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, which allows flexibility for doctoral program milestones, fieldwork, or dissertation pacing. This design suggests the program was intended to provide sustained, meaningful support through key stages of graduate education rather than a short-term stipend.
Application deadlines were strict and differed depending on submission method. Paper applications had to be received by November 5, 2010 at 4:00 PM. Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by November 5, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time. The announcement emphasized reviewing the full notice, especially Section IV, for specific submission instructions, accepted methods, and any nuances about due dates. The opportunity was posted on September 7, 2010, created on September 15, 2010, and later archived on December 5, 2010, reflecting the standard lifecycle of a time-limited federal funding notice.
In administrative terms, the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number EPA-F2011-STAR-K1 and is associated with CFDA 66.514 (Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program). Eligibility was not fully spelled out in the summary text and was instead deferred to Section III of the full announcement, with the eligible applicant category broadly labeled as "Others," indicating that eligibility likely focused on individual student status and specific academic and program criteria rather than open institutional eligibility.
For applicants or institutions that could not access the full announcement electronically, EPA provided a point of contact: Brandon Jones at 1-800-490-9194.
Fall 2011 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study (EPA-F2011-STAR-K1) - FAQs
What is the Fall 2011 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study opportunity?
This opportunity is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding announcement under the EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program that provides fellowship support for graduate students pursuing advanced training in environmental fields. Although it is presented as a grant instrument, it functions as a fellowship intended to support individual students.
Is this funding meant for an institution-run research project or for individual students?
Based on the summary, the program is structured to provide individual student support rather than fund a typical research project led and managed by an institution. This is also reflected in the activity classification being fellowship-type "Other."
Who is the funding agency for this fellowship?
The funding agency is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), offered through the EPA STAR program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-F2011-STAR-K1.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 66.514, titled "Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program."
How many new fellowship awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about 105 new fellowship awards, contingent on the availability of funding.
What was the estimated total funding available for the competition?
The estimated total funding for the competition was $4,500,000.
What is the maximum amount of support per fellowship?
The maximum support level (award ceiling) was up to $42,000 per year per fellowship.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to provide additional required funds to qualify.
How long can masters students receive support?
Masters students could receive support for up to two years.
How long can doctoral students receive support?
Doctoral students could receive support for up to three years.
Is there flexibility in how doctoral support is used over time?
Yes. Doctoral support could be used across a five-year window, which provides flexibility for doctoral program milestones, fieldwork, or dissertation pacing.
When were awards planned to be made?
Awards were planned by June 30, 2011, contingent on available funding.
What were the application deadlines?
The deadlines were November 5, 2010, and they depended on the submission method (paper vs. electronic).
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 submissions through Grants.gov?
Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by November 5, 2010 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
Why are the paper and electronic deadlines different?
The announcement specifies different cutoff times depending on whether the application is submitted on paper or electronically through Grants.gov. The notice emphasizes reviewing the full announcement for details and any nuances related to due dates and submission instructions.
Where should applicants look for detailed submission instructions and acceptable submission methods?
The summary directs applicants to review the full notice, especially Section IV, for specific submission instructions, accepted methods, and due-date nuances.
Where is eligibility defined for this opportunity?
Eligibility was not fully spelled out in the summary text and was deferred to Section III of the full announcement.
What does the eligible applicant category "Others" mean in this listing?
In the summary, eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others." The summary suggests eligibility likely focuses on individual student status and specific academic and program criteria rather than open institutional eligibility, but the definitive criteria are in Section III of the full announcement.
When was this opportunity posted, created, and archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 7, 2010, created on September 15, 2010, and archived on December 5, 2010.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
EPA provided a point of contact for applicants or institutions that could not access the full announcement electronically: Brandon Jones at 1-800-490-9194.
What kind of environmental work does this fellowship support?
The summary describes the fellowship as supporting graduate students pursuing advanced training in environmental fields and helping students build the scientific expertise needed to address environmental challenges.
Does the summary indicate whether this is a time-limited opportunity?
Yes. The timeline shown (posted in September 2010, due in November 2010, archived in December 2010, with awards planned by June 2011) reflects a standard lifecycle for a time-limited federal funding notice.
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