Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2012 STAR E3
Apply for EPA F2012 STAR E3
- 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). It is designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced, environmentally focused study that leads to either a masters or doctoral degree. The fellowship is meant to reduce the financial burden of graduate education while helping develop the next generation of environmental scientists, researchers, and professionals working on issues tied to the environment and public health.
Applications were due on November 8, 2011, with separate cutoffs depending on the submission method. 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 announcement notes that applicants should rely on the full solicitation, especially the section covering submission rules and deadlines, because timing and formatting requirements can affect whether an application is accepted for review. The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2011, and later archived on December 8, 2011.
If funded as planned, EPA expected to make around 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012, though the actual number depended on the availability of appropriations and other agency considerations. The estimated total funding for the competition was about $4.5 million. The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $126,000, which aligns with the maximum multi-year total a doctoral recipient could receive under the program structure.
The fellowship can provide up to $42,000 per year per student, but the exact yearly amount can vary based on the student’s tuition and fees and how many months of stipend support are needed. The annual support package is broken into three main parts: a stipend of $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 intended to cover tuition and fees. This structure is meant to cover core living support while also helping with direct academic costs and certain program-related expenses.
Award duration depends on the degree level. Masters students can receive support for up to two years. Doctoral students can receive up to three years of support, and importantly, those three funded years can be used over a five-year window, giving some flexibility for the longer and less predictable timeline of dissertation research and degree completion. No cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated, meaning applicants generally were not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 66.514 (Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program) and is categorized under environmental funding activities. Eligibility was not fully detailed in the summary text and was instead directed to Section III of the full announcement, with the eligible applicant type broadly listed as "Others," which typically signals that the program is aimed at individuals (students) under specific conditions rather than standard institutional applicants. Anyone assessing fit would need to consult the official eligibility section to confirm requirements such as citizenship or residency rules, enrollment status, academic standing, field of study, and any restrictions on prior federal support.
For help with the solicitation or submission process, EPA provided several contacts. Brandon Jones was listed as a technical contact, James Gentry as an eligibility contact, and Todd Peterson as the contact for electronic submissions, along with a phone number (703-308-7224). A shared email address, 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov, was included for general questions tied to the fellowship request for applications.
Fall 2012 EPA STAR Graduate Fellowships (Graduate Environmental Study) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Fall 2012 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study. 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 advanced, environmentally focused study.
Who is the sponsor and administering office?
The sponsor is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program is administered through EPA's National Center for Environmental Research (NCER).
What is the main purpose of the fellowship?
The fellowship is intended to reduce the financial burden of graduate education while helping develop the next generation of environmental scientists, researchers, and professionals working on issues tied to the environment and public health.
What degree levels does the fellowship support?
The fellowship supports graduate study leading to either a masters degree or a doctoral degree.
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.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on November 8, 2011. The announcement included different cutoffs depending on whether you submitted a paper application or an electronic application.
What were the submission deadlines for paper vs. electronic applications?
Paper applications needed to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on November 8, 2011. Electronic submissions through Grants.gov were due by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on November 8, 2011.
Why does the solicitation emphasize submission rules and deadlines?
The announcement notes that applicants should rely on the full solicitation, especially the section covering submission rules and deadlines, because timing and formatting requirements can affect whether an application is accepted for review.
How many awards did EPA expect to make?
If funded as planned, EPA expected to make around 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012. The actual number could vary depending on the availability of appropriations and other agency considerations.
What was the estimated total funding for this competition?
The estimated total funding for the competition was about $4.5 million.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity was $126,000.
How much support can a student receive per year?
The fellowship can provide up to $42,000 per year per student. The exact yearly amount can vary based on the student’s tuition and fees and how many months of stipend support are needed.
How is the annual support package structured?
The annual support package is described as having three main parts:
- Stipend: $2,083 per month for up to 12 months (up to $25,000 per year)
- Allowance for authorized expenses: $5,000
- Tuition and fees: up to $12,000
What costs is the fellowship designed to cover?
Based on the structure described, the fellowship is meant to provide living support through a monthly stipend, help with certain authorized expenses through an allowance, and help cover academic costs through support intended for tuition and fees.
How long can masters students receive support?
Masters students can receive support for up to two years.
How long can doctoral students receive support?
Doctoral students can receive up to three years of support.
Is there flexibility in how doctoral students use the three years of support?
Yes. The three funded years for doctoral students can be used over a five-year window, which provides flexibility for longer or less predictable doctoral timelines.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the information provided, meaning applicants generally were not expected to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the fellowship.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 66.514, the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program.
What category of funding activity does this fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under environmental funding activities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was not fully detailed in the summary text. The eligible applicant type was broadly listed as "Others," and the announcement directs applicants to Section III of the full solicitation for official eligibility requirements.
What kinds of eligibility details would applicants need to confirm in the full announcement?
The summary indicates that applicants would need to consult Section III to confirm requirements such as citizenship or residency rules, enrollment status, academic standing, field of study, and any restrictions related to prior federal support.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the fellowship?
EPA provided multiple contacts for different types of questions, including technical, eligibility, and electronic submission support, as well as a general email address for the fellowship request for applications.
Who is the technical contact?
Brandon Jones was listed as the technical contact.
Who is the eligibility contact?
James Gentry was listed as the eligibility contact.
Who is the contact for electronic submissions?
Todd Peterson was listed as the contact for electronic submissions, and the phone number provided was 703-308-7224.
What email address was provided for general questions?
The general questions email address listed was 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov.
Where were electronic applications submitted?
Electronic submissions were made through Grants.gov, with the deadline set to 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on November 8, 2011.
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