Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2011 STAR L1
Apply for EPA F2011 STAR L1
- 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 under its STAR program (CFDA 66.514). It is designed to support graduate students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees in environmental fields of study, with funding structured as a grant categorized specifically as a fellowship rather than a traditional research project award. The overall aim is to build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals by providing substantial, multi-year financial support while students complete advanced training and research in areas aligned with EPA's environmental mission.
For this cycle, EPA anticipated making approximately 105 new fellowship awards, contingent on the availability of funds, with planned awards expected by June 30, 2011. The program projected an estimated total funding level of about $4.5 million across all awards. Each individual fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year (the stated award ceiling), which is intended to help cover graduate education costs and related support needs during the fellowship period. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to qualify.
The duration of support depends on the degree level. Masters students may receive fellowship support for up to two years. Doctoral students may receive up to three years of support, and that support can be used flexibly over a five-year window, which can accommodate the variable timelines typical of doctoral coursework, qualifying exams, and dissertation research. This structure is meant to provide stability while allowing students and their programs to manage the realities of graduate training schedules.
The submission deadline for this opportunity was November 5, 2010, with separate cutoff times depending on the submission method. Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM (as stated in the announcement), while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on the same date. The funding opportunity was posted on September 7, 2010, created on September 15, 2010, and later archived on December 5, 2010. The official opportunity identifier is Funding Opportunity Number EPA-F2011-STAR-L1, and the opportunity title is listed as Fall 2011 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study.
Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," with the detailed requirements deferred to Section III of the full announcement. In other words, prospective applicants needed to consult the official notice for the precise eligibility rules, such as who can apply, what academic status is required, and any citizenship or enrollment conditions that may apply. Similarly, detailed application instructions, required forms, and acceptable submission methods were referenced in Section IV of the full announcement, which applicants were expected to follow closely to avoid disqualification for administrative reasons.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, EPA provided a contact: Brandon Jones, reachable at 1-800-490-9194. This contact point was specifically offered for applicants who had trouble obtaining the announcement electronically, which suggests EPA expected most applicants to rely on the online materials but provided a backup route for access and procedural help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fall 2011 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal fellowship opportunity offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Science To Achieve Results (STAR) program (CFDA 66.514). The fellowship is intended to support graduate students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees in environmental fields of study aligned with EPA's environmental mission.
Is this funding a research grant or a fellowship?
This opportunity is structured as a grant categorized specifically as a fellowship, rather than a traditional research project award.
What is the main goal of the STAR fellowship program?
The stated aim is to help build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals by providing substantial, multi-year financial support while students complete advanced training and research in areas aligned with EPA's mission.
Which agency is offering this fellowship?
The fellowship is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 66.514.
How many new fellowship awards did EPA anticipate making for this cycle?
EPA anticipated making approximately 105 new fellowship awards, contingent on the availability of funds.
How much total funding was projected across all awards?
The program projected an estimated total funding level of about $4.5 million across all awards.
What is the maximum funding amount per fellowship per year?
Each individual fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year (the stated 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 student receive support?
Doctoral students may receive up to three years of support.
Do doctoral students have flexibility in how they use the funded years?
Yes. Doctoral support can be used flexibly over a five-year window, which is meant to accommodate variable doctoral timelines (for example, coursework, qualifying exams, and dissertation research).
Is cost-sharing or matching required to apply?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to qualify.
When were awards planned to be made?
Planned awards were expected by June 30, 2011, contingent on the availability of funds.
What was the application deadline?
The submission deadline was November 5, 2010, with different cutoff times depending on the submission method.
What was the deadline time for paper applications?
Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM (as stated in the announcement) on November 5, 2010.
What was the deadline time for electronic submissions through Grants.gov?
Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on November 5, 2010.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this fellowship?
The official Funding Opportunity Number is EPA-F2011-STAR-L1.
What is the official opportunity title?
The opportunity title is Fall 2011 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study.
When was the funding opportunity posted, created, and archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 7, 2010, created on September 15, 2010, and later archived on December 5, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others," and the detailed requirements are deferred to Section III of the full announcement. Applicants were expected to consult the official notice for the precise eligibility rules (such as who can apply, academic status requirements, and any citizenship or enrollment conditions that may apply).
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The announcement indicates that detailed eligibility rules are provided in Section III of the full announcement.
Where can applicants find application instructions and required forms?
Detailed application instructions, required forms, and acceptable submission methods are referenced in Section IV of the full announcement, which applicants were expected to follow closely.
What submission methods were referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity references paper applications and electronic submissions through Grants.gov, with separate cutoff times for each method.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble obtaining the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble obtaining the announcement electronically were directed to contact Brandon Jones at 1-800-490-9194.
What kind of help was the listed contact point meant to provide?
The contact was specifically offered to help applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, providing a backup route for obtaining the announcement and related procedural help.
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