Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2012 STAR C2
Apply for EPA F2012 STAR C2
- 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 competitive fellowship opportunity run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its National Center for Environmental Research (NCER). It is designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced degrees that are clearly focused on environmental topics, with the broader goal of strengthening the pipeline of scientists and engineers working on issues tied to environmental protection and public health. The program falls under the STAR Fellowship Program (CFDA 66.514) and is offered as a discretionary funding opportunity.
Applications were invited from students seeking either a masters degree or a doctoral degree, with awards anticipated for the 2012 cycle. The closing date for this competition was November 8, 2011, with two separate submission cutoffs depending on the method used: paper applications needed 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 date. The EPA indicated that, assuming funds were available and other program considerations were met, it expected to make about 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012. The opportunity was originally posted on September 15, 2011, and later archived on December 8, 2011.
In terms of financial support, each fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year, though the exact annual amount could vary based on the recipient’s tuition and fee charges and on how many months of stipend support were needed. The funding package was structured into three main components: a stipend paid at $2,083 per month for up to 12 months (up to $25,000 per year), an allowance of $5,000 for authorized expenses, and up to $12,000 to cover tuition and fees. Over the life of an award, masters students could receive support for up to two years, while doctoral students could receive up to three years of support that could be used across a five-year window. With an award ceiling listed at $126,000, the maximum total support aligns with a three-year doctoral award at the program’s upper annual limit.
This fellowship is explicitly meant to help offset the real costs of graduate education in environmentally oriented fields, supporting students as they complete coursework and conduct research leading to a masters or doctoral degree. It does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally makes it more accessible for students and institutions that may not have additional resources to contribute.
The official eligibility rules were contained in the full announcement (referenced as Section III), and the submission and due date details were laid out in Section IV, meaning applicants were expected to rely on the complete solicitation document for the fine points of who could apply and what materials were required. The opportunity was listed with an estimated total funding level of $4.5 million for the competition. For questions or technical issues related to the announcement or submission, the EPA provided points of contact including Brandon Jones and James Gentry via 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov, and an electronic submissions contact, Todd Peterson (peterson.todd@epa.gov, 703-308-7224).
Fall 2012 EPA STAR Graduate Fellowships (CFDA 66.514) - FAQ
What is the Fall 2012 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship opportunity?
The Fall 2012 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study is a competitive fellowship opportunity run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its National Center for Environmental Research (NCER). It is intended to support graduate students pursuing advanced degrees that are clearly focused on environmental topics, with the broader aim of strengthening the pipeline of scientists and engineers working on issues related to environmental protection and public health.
Which EPA office administers this fellowship?
The fellowship is run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the National Center for Environmental Research (NCER).
Is this a grant or a fellowship, and how is it categorized?
This opportunity is a fellowship offered under the STAR Fellowship Program (CFDA 66.514). It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity and is awarded competitively.
Who is the fellowship designed to support?
It is designed to support graduate students pursuing either a masters degree or a doctoral degree, as long as their advanced study is clearly focused on environmental topics.
What kinds of academic programs or research areas does it target?
The fellowship targets advanced degrees and graduate work that are clearly focused on environmental topics. The overall program purpose ties to environmental protection and public health.
How many new awards did EPA expect to make for the 2012 cycle?
EPA indicated that, assuming funds were available and other program considerations were met, it expected to make about 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012.
What was the estimated total funding available for this competition?
The opportunity listed an estimated total funding level of $4.5 million for the competition.
What is the maximum annual financial support available per fellowship?
Each fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year. The exact annual amount could vary based on the recipient's tuition and fee charges and how many months of stipend support were needed.
How is the fellowship funding package structured?
The funding package was structured into three main components:
- Stipend: $2,083 per month for up to 12 months (up to $25,000 per year).
- Allowance: $5,000 for authorized expenses.
- Tuition and fees: Up to $12,000 to cover tuition and fees.
What is the monthly stipend amount?
The stipend was paid at $2,083 per month, for up to 12 months of support (up to $25,000 per year).
What does the $5,000 allowance cover?
The fellowship includes a $5,000 allowance for authorized expenses. Specific allowable costs are not detailed in the summary provided and were addressed in the full announcement.
How much tuition and fee support is available?
The fellowship could provide up to $12,000 to cover tuition and fees.
How long can a masters student receive support?
Masters students could receive support for up to two years.
How long can a doctoral student receive support?
Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support that could be used across a five-year window.
What is the maximum total award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed at $126,000, which aligns with a three-year doctoral award at the program's upper annual limit.
Does this fellowship require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The fellowship does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the application deadline for the Fall 2012 competition?
The closing date for this competition was November 8, 2011.
Were there different deadlines depending on how the application was submitted?
Yes. Two separate submission cutoffs applied on November 8, 2011:
- Paper applications: needed to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Electronic submissions (Grants.gov): due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
Where were electronic applications submitted?
Electronic submissions were made through Grants.gov.
Where can applicants find the official eligibility requirements?
The official eligibility rules were contained in the full announcement, referenced as Section III. Applicants were expected to rely on the complete solicitation document for detailed eligibility criteria.
Where can applicants find submission instructions and due date details?
Submission and due date details were laid out in Section IV of the full announcement.
When did EPA expect to announce or make awards?
EPA expected to make about 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012, assuming funds were available and other program considerations were met.
When was this opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
The opportunity was originally posted on September 15, 2011, and later archived on December 8, 2011.
Who can be contacted with questions about the announcement or submission?
For questions or technical issues related to the announcement or submission, EPA provided points of contact including Brandon Jones and James Gentry via 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov.
Who can be contacted specifically about electronic submissions?
The electronic submissions contact listed was Todd Peterson at peterson.todd@epa.gov or 703-308-7224.
What is the overall purpose of this fellowship program?
The fellowship is meant to help offset the real costs of graduate education in environmentally oriented fields by supporting students as they complete coursework and conduct research leading to a masters or doctoral degree, with an overall focus on environmental protection and public health.
Does the annual award amount stay the same for every recipient?
Not necessarily. While the fellowship could provide up to $42,000 per year, the exact annual amount could vary depending on the recipient's tuition and fee charges and on how many months of stipend support were needed.
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