Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2012 STAR F3
Apply for EPA F2012 STAR F3
- 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 federal 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 pursuing advanced, environmentally focused graduate degrees, with the main goal of helping cover the real costs of graduate study while building the pipeline of environmental researchers and professionals.
Applications were due on November 8, 2011, with two submission tracks and two different cutoffs: paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time, while electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov were accepted until 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time that same day. The opportunity was posted September 15, 2011, and later archived on December 8, 2011, reflecting a defined submission window typical of annual fellowship competitions.
EPA anticipated making about 80 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding and other program considerations, with a target award timeframe by July 31, 2012. The estimated total funding associated with the competition was about $4.5 million. The award structure was set up so that a single fellow could receive up to $42,000 per year, and the total potential value across multiple years could reach an award ceiling of $126,000, which aligns with the maximum multi-year support available for doctoral recipients.
The fellowship funding package was broken into three main components. First, it provided a living stipend of $2,083 per month for up to 12 months, totaling $25,000 for the year. Second, it included $5,000 per year for authorized expenses, which generally covers research- and training-related costs allowed under the fellowship terms. Third, it offered up to $12,000 per year for tuition and fees. Because tuition and fee levels vary widely by institution and program, and because the stipend may not always be needed for a full 12 months, the actual annual award amount could differ from fellow to fellow even though the program set a clear maximum.
The length of support depended on the degree level. Masters students could receive fellowship support for up to two years. Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support, with flexibility to use those three funded years over a five-year period, which accommodates common doctoral timelines such as coursework years, comprehensive exams, and dissertation research phases.
From an administrative and classification standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity (rather than a formula grant), categorized under the environment activity area. The program is associated with CFDA number 66.514, the STAR Fellowship Program, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning recipients were not expected to provide a financial match to receive the fellowship support. Eligibility was listed broadly as “Others,” with the detailed eligibility requirements located in Section III of the official announcement rather than fully restated in the summary record.
For applicants or institutions needing help during the process, EPA provided multiple points of contact tied to the same fellowship competition email address (2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov), including technical and eligibility support, along with an electronic submission contact and phone number for assistance with Grants.gov submission issues.
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?
The Fall 2012 EPA STAR Fellowship is a competitive federal fellowship program offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its National Center for Environmental Research (NCER). It supports masters and doctoral students pursuing advanced graduate degrees with an environmental focus, with the goal of helping cover the real costs of graduate study and strengthening the pipeline of environmental researchers and professionals.
Which federal agency runs this fellowship program?
The program is run by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through EPA's National Center for Environmental Research (NCER).
Who is this fellowship intended to support?
This fellowship is designed to support masters and doctoral students pursuing environmentally focused graduate degrees. The summary record lists eligibility broadly as "Others," and indicates that detailed eligibility requirements are provided in Section III of the official announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this fellowship?
The program is associated with CFDA number 66.514, STAR Fellowship Program.
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity (not a formula grant).
What activity area is this opportunity categorized under?
The opportunity is categorized under the environment activity area.
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.
Were there different deadlines for paper vs. electronic submissions?
Yes. Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on November 8, 2011. Electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov were accepted until 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time on November 8, 2011.
How could applicants submit their application?
The competition had two submission tracks: paper submission and electronic submission through Grants.gov.
About how many awards did EPA expect to make?
EPA anticipated making about 80 new fellowship awards, depending on available funding and other program considerations.
What was the estimated total funding for the competition?
The estimated total funding associated with the competition was about $4.5 million.
When did EPA target making awards?
The target award timeframe was by July 31, 2012.
What is the maximum amount a fellow could receive per year?
A single fellow could receive up to $42,000 per year, depending on the fellowship components and individual circumstances (such as tuition and fee levels and whether the stipend is needed for a full 12 months).
What is the maximum total value of the fellowship?
The award ceiling (maximum total value across multiple years) could reach $126,000, which aligns with the maximum multi-year support available for doctoral recipients.
What are the main components of the fellowship funding package?
The fellowship package was broken into three main components: (1) a living stipend, (2) authorized expenses, and (3) tuition and fees support.
How much is the living stipend?
The fellowship provided a living stipend of $2,083 per month for up to 12 months, totaling $25,000 for the year.
How much funding is available for authorized expenses?
The fellowship included $5,000 per year for authorized expenses, generally covering research- and training-related costs allowed under the fellowship terms.
How much funding is available for tuition and fees?
The fellowship offered up to $12,000 per year for tuition and fees.
Will every fellow receive exactly $42,000 per year?
Not necessarily. The annual award could differ from fellow to fellow because tuition and fee levels vary by institution and program, and the stipend may not always be needed for a full 12 months. The program set a maximum annual amount, but actual totals could vary.
How long can masters students receive support?
Masters students could receive fellowship support for up to two years.
How long can doctoral students receive support?
Doctoral students could receive up to three years of support, with flexibility to use those three funded years over a five-year period.
Does the doctoral fellowship allow flexibility in when the funded years are used?
Yes. Doctoral students could use three funded years over a five-year period, which is intended to accommodate common doctoral timelines (for example: coursework, comprehensive exams, and dissertation research phases).
Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Where are the detailed eligibility requirements located?
The summary indicates that detailed eligibility requirements are located in Section III of the official announcement.
Who can applicants contact for help or questions about the fellowship competition?
EPA provided multiple points of contact tied to the same email address for the competition: 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov. This contact was listed for technical and eligibility support.
Who should applicants contact for help with electronic submission through Grants.gov?
EPA listed an electronic submission contact and a phone number for assistance with Grants.gov submission issues, and also tied support to the fellowship competition email address: 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov.
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