Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2012 STAR D2
Apply for EPA F2012 STAR D2
- 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 program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its National Center for Environmental Research (NCER). The program is designed to support masters and doctoral students whose graduate studies are focused on environmental topics, with the overall goal of helping cover the costs of advanced education leading to an MS or PhD in an environmentally oriented field. It is a discretionary funding opportunity categorized under the environment, and it is tied to CFDA 66.514, the STAR Fellowship Program.
Applications were due on November 8, 2011, with different cutoff times 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 accepted until 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on the same date. The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2011, and later archived on December 8, 2011. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement, especially Section III for eligibility rules and Section IV for detailed submission and due date instructions, since the eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others" with clarification provided in the solicitation.
Subject to funding availability and other considerations, EPA planned to make about 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012. The estimated total funding for the competition was listed as $4.5 million. Individual award amounts could be as high as $126,000, reflecting the multi-year nature of the fellowship (rather than a single-year payment). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not expected to provide a financial match.
In terms of duration, masters students could receive support for up to two years. Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support, and those three years could be used flexibly over a five-year window, which is helpful for students whose programs include extended research phases, fieldwork, or other delays common in PhD timelines. The fellowship is structured as annual support of up to $42,000 per year per fellow, though the exact yearly total could vary based on tuition and fee levels and on how many months of stipend support are needed in a given year.
The $42,000 annual maximum is broken into three main components. First is a stipend of $2,083 per month for up to 12 months, totaling $25,000 for the year. Second is $5,000 for authorized expenses, which typically covers education and research-related costs allowed under the fellowship terms. Third is up to $12,000 for tuition and fees. Because tuition and fee charges vary widely by institution and program, and because a student might not need a full 12 months of stipend each year depending on timing and enrollment patterns, the final annual amount awarded can differ from recipient to recipient.
For applicants needing help, the announcement provided contacts for technical and eligibility questions and for electronic submission issues. The primary fellowship email listed was 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov, with named contacts including Brandon Jones for technical questions and James Gentry for eligibility questions. For Grants.gov or electronic submission matters, Todd Peterson was listed with an email address (peterson.todd@epa.gov) and a phone number (703-308-7224).
Fall 2012 EPA STAR Graduate Fellowships (CFDA 66.514): FAQs
What is the Fall 2012 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship?
The Fall 2012 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study is a competitive fellowship program run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its National Center for Environmental Research (NCER). It is designed to support masters and doctoral students whose graduate studies focus on environmental topics, helping cover costs associated with earning an MS or PhD in an environmentally oriented field.
Which agency administers this fellowship?
The fellowship is administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), specifically through EPA's National Center for Environmental Research (NCER).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The stated purpose is to help support graduate education (MS or PhD) in environmentally oriented fields by providing fellowship funding to masters and doctoral students working on environmental topics.
Is this a grant or a fellowship?
It is described as a fellowship program (EPA STAR Fellowships), and it is also presented as a discretionary funding opportunity in the environment category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 66.514, the STAR Fellowship Program.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed broadly as "Others," with the specific eligibility rules provided in the full announcement. Applicants were instructed to consult Section III of the full announcement for detailed eligibility requirements.
Where can applicants find the official eligibility rules?
The opportunity directs applicants to the full announcement, specifically Section III, for eligibility rules.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on November 8, 2011. The exact cutoff time depended on the submission method (paper vs. electronic).
What were the deadlines for paper vs. electronic submissions?
Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on November 8, 2011. Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were accepted until 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on November 8, 2011.
Where were electronic applications submitted?
Electronic applications were submitted through Grants.gov.
Where can applicants find detailed submission instructions and due date requirements?
The opportunity instructs applicants to consult the full announcement, especially Section IV, for detailed submission instructions and due date requirements.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2011, and it was later archived on December 8, 2011.
How many awards did EPA plan to make?
Subject to funding availability and other considerations, EPA planned to make about 80 new fellowship awards.
When were awards expected to be made?
EPA planned to make the new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012 (subject to funding availability and other considerations).
What was the estimated total funding for the competition?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the competition was $4.5 million.
What is the maximum individual award amount?
Individual award amounts could be as high as $126,000. This reflects the multi-year nature of the fellowship rather than a single-year payment.
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.
Can doctoral students use the fellowship support flexibly over time?
Yes. The three years of doctoral support could be used flexibly over a five-year window, which can accommodate common PhD timeline needs such as extended research phases, fieldwork, or delays.
How much funding is available per year per fellow?
The fellowship is structured as annual support of up to $42,000 per year per fellow. The exact yearly total could vary based on tuition and fee levels and on how many months of stipend support are needed in a given year.
What does the annual maximum of $42,000 include?
The $42,000 annual maximum is broken into three main components: (1) a stipend of $2,083 per month for up to 12 months (totaling $25,000 for the year), (2) $5,000 for authorized expenses, and (3) up to $12,000 for tuition and fees.
How much is the stipend and how is it calculated?
The stipend is $2,083 per month, for up to 12 months, totaling $25,000 for a full year of stipend support.
What are "authorized expenses" and how much funding is provided for them?
The fellowship includes $5,000 for authorized expenses, typically covering education and research-related costs allowed under the fellowship terms.
How much of the award can be used for tuition and fees?
Up to $12,000 per year can be provided for tuition and fees.
Will every fellow receive the full $42,000 each year?
Not necessarily. The announcement notes that the exact yearly total can vary by recipient due to differences in tuition and fee charges across institutions and because a student may not need a full 12 months of stipend support in a given year depending on timing and enrollment patterns.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not expected to provide a financial match.
Who should applicants contact for general fellowship questions?
The primary fellowship email listed is 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov.
Who was listed for technical questions?
Brandon Jones was listed as a contact for technical questions.
Who was listed for eligibility questions?
James Gentry was listed as a contact for eligibility questions.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov or electronic submission issues?
Todd Peterson was listed for Grants.gov/electronic submission matters. The contact information provided includes peterson.todd@epa.gov and (703) 308-7224.
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