Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2012 STAR C1
Apply for EPA F2012 STAR C1
- The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fall 2012 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, 2011 and posted on Sep 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 8, 2011 Please see the announcement including Section IV for due date and submission information.. (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 $126,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fall 2012 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its National Center for Environmental Research (NCER). The program is designed to support graduate students pursuing environmentally focused advanced degrees, specifically masters and doctoral programs, by helping cover common education-related costs while they complete their studies and research training. It falls under CFDA 66.514 (Science To Achieve Results Fellowship Program) and is aimed broadly at the environmental field rather than a narrow specialty area.
Applications were due on November 8, 2011, with two different cutoffs depending on how the application was submitted. Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time, while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time the same day. EPA indicated that, assuming funds were available and other conditions were met, it expected to make about 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012. The opportunity was posted September 15, 2011, and later archived December 8, 2011. The estimated total funding amount listed for the competition was $4.5 million, and the maximum possible award (award ceiling) was $126,000, reflecting the possibility of multi-year support.
The fellowship provides up to $42,000 per year per recipient, but the final yearly amount can vary depending on an individual student’s tuition and fee costs and how many months of stipend support are needed during the year. The annual support package is broken into three main parts: a stipend, an allowance for authorized expenses, and an allocation for tuition and fees. The stipend is set at $2,083 per month for up to 12 months, totaling up to $25,000 per year. In addition, fellows can receive $5,000 per year for authorized expenses and up to $12,000 per year for tuition and fees. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to bring outside matching funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
Duration depends on degree level. Masters students can receive funding for up to two years. Doctoral students can receive up to three years of support, and that support can be used over a longer window of up to five years, which gives some flexibility in pacing coursework, research milestones, or interruptions that may occur during a PhD program. Overall, the intent is to reduce the financial burden associated with graduate education in environmental disciplines and to build the next generation of environmental scientists and professionals.
Eligibility details were not fully spelled out in the summary text and were instead referred to Section III of the full announcement, with the general eligibility category listed as “Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).†Applicants were directed to the official announcement for the specific requirements and instructions, including what types of students or programs qualify and how to assemble and submit an application package.
For help, EPA provided several points of contact. Brandon Jones was listed as a technical contact, and James Gentry as an eligibility contact, both reachable through 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov. For issues related to electronic submissions, Todd Peterson was listed (peterson.todd@epa.gov, 703-308-7224). These contacts were intended to assist applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement, interpreting eligibility rules, or navigating the Grants.gov submission process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Fall 2012 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study
What is the Fall 2012 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) to support graduate students pursuing environmentally focused advanced degrees (masters and doctoral programs) by helping cover common education-related costs during their studies and research training.
Which federal agency runs this fellowship?
The fellowship is run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), administered through EPA's National Center for Environmental Research (NCER).
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 66.514, titled "Science To Achieve Results Fellowship Program."
What fields of study does the fellowship support?
The opportunity is aimed broadly at the environmental field rather than a narrow specialty area. It is intended for environmentally focused graduate study and research training.
Who is this fellowship intended to support (masters vs. doctoral students)?
The fellowship is designed for graduate students pursuing environmentally focused masters and doctoral degrees.
What kinds of costs can the fellowship help cover?
The fellowship support package includes three main components: a stipend, an allowance for authorized expenses, and an allocation for tuition and fees. The intent is to help cover common education-related costs while students complete graduate studies and research training.
How much funding is available per year for an individual fellow?
The fellowship provides up to $42,000 per year per recipient. The final yearly amount may vary based on an individual student's tuition and fee costs and the number of months of stipend support needed during the year.
How is the annual award amount broken down?
The annual support is described as:
- Stipend: $2,083 per month for up to 12 months (up to $25,000 per year)
- Authorized expenses: $5,000 per year
- Tuition and fees: up to $12,000 per year
Is the stipend paid monthly, and what is the monthly rate?
Yes. The stipend is set at $2,083 per month for up to 12 months of support per year.
What is the maximum stipend amount per year?
The maximum stipend is up to $25,000 per year (based on $2,083 per month for up to 12 months).
How much is available for tuition and fees each year?
Up to $12,000 per year is available for tuition and fees.
How much is available for authorized expenses each year?
Fellows can receive $5,000 per year for authorized expenses.
Does this fellowship require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How long can a masters student be funded under this program?
Masters students can receive funding for up to two years.
How long can a doctoral student be funded under this program?
Doctoral students can receive up to three years of support.
Is there flexibility in when doctoral students use their years of support?
Yes. Doctoral support can be used over a longer window of up to five years, providing flexibility in pacing coursework, research milestones, or addressing interruptions that may occur during a PhD program.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this competition?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the competition was $4.5 million.
What was the maximum possible award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $126,000, reflecting the possibility of multi-year support.
About how many new fellowship awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA expected to make about 80 new fellowship awards, assuming funds were available and other conditions were met.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on November 8, 2011.
Were there different deadlines for paper vs. electronic submissions?
Yes. Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time, while electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on the same day (November 8, 2011).
How could applications be submitted?
Applications could be submitted either as a paper application (received by the deadline) or electronically through Grants.gov (submitted by the electronic deadline time).
When did EPA expect to make awards?
EPA indicated it expected to make awards by July 31, 2012 (assuming funds were available and other conditions were met).
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2011, and later archived on December 8, 2011.
Where can I find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The summary information referred applicants to Section III of the full announcement for the specific eligibility requirements and instructions. The general eligibility category was listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)."
Does the summary specify exactly who is eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility details were not fully spelled out in the summary text and were instead referred to Section III of the official announcement.
Who should I contact for technical questions about the fellowship?
Brandon Jones was listed as a technical contact, reachable through 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov.
Who should I contact for eligibility questions?
James Gentry was listed as an eligibility contact, reachable through 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov.
Who should I contact if I have problems with electronic submission through Grants.gov?
Todd Peterson was listed for issues related to electronic submissions. Email: peterson.todd@epa.gov. Phone: 703-308-7224.
What was the purpose of providing multiple contacts?
The listed contacts were intended to help applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement, interpreting eligibility rules, or navigating the Grants.gov submission process.
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