Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2012 STAR F5
Apply for EPA F2012 STAR F5
- 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 offered 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 at the masters or doctoral level, with the overall goal of helping students cover key costs tied to graduate education and research in environmental fields.
Applications were due on November 8, 2011, with two submission tracks and separate cutoffs depending on how an application was sent. Paper applications had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time, while electronic applications submitted through Grants.gov were due by 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. The funding opportunity number is EPA-F2012-STAR-F5, and the related CFDA listing is 66.514 (Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program).
EPA anticipated making about 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012, assuming funds were available and other program considerations were met. The estimated total funding level for this competition was about $4.5 million. The award ceiling is listed as $126,000, which aligns with the multi-year nature of doctoral support, while the award floor is $0. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to bring additional non-federal funds to qualify.
The fellowship provides up to $42,000 per year per recipient, though the exact annual amount can vary based on tuition and fees and how many months of stipend support are needed in a given year. The annual support is structured into three main parts: a monthly stipend of $2,083 for up to 12 months (up to $25,000 per year), $5,000 for authorized expenses, and up to $12,000 for tuition and fees. In effect, the fellowship is meant to cover living support through the stipend, help with program-related and research-related costs through the expense allowance, and reduce the burden of tuition and required academic fees.
The duration of support depends on degree level. Masters students can receive funding for up to two years. Doctoral students can receive funding for up to three years, and importantly those three years can be used over a five-year window, offering flexibility for students whose programs include milestones or research timelines that do not fit neatly into consecutive years. Overall, the fellowship is positioned as a way to defray the costs associated with completing an environmentally oriented graduate degree, rather than a conventional research grant to an institution.
Eligibility is not fully spelled out in the provided excerpt and is instead referenced as being detailed in Section III of the official announcement. The listing indicates “Others” under eligible applicants and points applicants to the full text for clarification, which is typical for fellowships where eligibility often depends on student status, enrollment, academic standing, and other conditions described in the program announcement.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, EPA provided several contact points. Brandon Jones is listed as a technical contact and James Gentry as an eligibility contact, both reachable at 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov. For electronic submission questions, Todd Peterson is listed (peterson.todd@epa.gov, 703-308-7224).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Fall 2012 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), offered through the National Center for Environmental Research (NCER). It supports graduate students pursuing environmentally focused advanced degrees (masters or doctoral) by helping cover key costs tied to graduate education and research in environmental fields.
Which agency is offering this fellowship?
The fellowship is offered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its National Center for Environmental Research (NCER).
What is the funding opportunity number for this fellowship?
The funding opportunity number is EPA-F2012-STAR-F5.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The related CFDA listing is 66.514 (Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program).
When was this opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2011, and it was archived on December 8, 2011.
When were applications due?
Applications were due on November 8, 2011. The deadline time depended on whether the application was submitted on paper or electronically through Grants.gov.
What were the submission options and deadline times?
There were two submission tracks with separate cutoff times on November 8, 2011:
- Paper applications: had to be received by 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Electronic applications (Grants.gov): had to be submitted by 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time.
How many awards did EPA anticipate making, and when?
EPA anticipated making about 80 new fellowship awards by July 31, 2012, assuming funds were available and other program considerations were met.
What was the estimated total funding level for this competition?
The estimated total funding level for this competition was about $4.5 million.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $126,000, reflecting the multi-year nature of support (particularly for doctoral students).
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this fellowship, meaning applicants are not required to provide additional non-federal funds to qualify.
How much support does the fellowship provide per year?
The fellowship provides up to $42,000 per year per recipient. The exact annual amount can vary based on tuition and fees and how many months of stipend support are needed in a given year.
How is the annual $42,000 support amount broken down?
The annual support is structured into three main parts:
- Stipend: $2,083 per month for up to 12 months (up to $25,000 per year).
- Authorized expenses: $5,000.
- Tuition and fees: up to $12,000.
What does the stipend cover?
The stipend is intended as living support and is provided at a monthly rate of $2,083 for up to 12 months per year (up to $25,000 annually).
What are the $5,000 in authorized expenses meant to support?
The authorized expense allowance is intended to help with program-related and research-related costs, based on what is allowable under the fellowship rules.
Does the fellowship pay for tuition and academic fees?
Yes. The fellowship includes up to $12,000 per year for tuition and fees, intended to reduce the burden of tuition and required academic fees.
How long can masters students receive support?
Masters students can receive fellowship funding for up to two years.
How long can doctoral students receive support?
Doctoral students can receive fellowship funding for up to three years.
Do doctoral students have to use the three years of support consecutively?
No. Doctoral students may use the three years of support over a five-year window, which can provide flexibility around program milestones and research timelines.
Is this fellowship primarily a grant to a university or direct support for a student?
Based on the description provided, the fellowship is positioned as support to help defray the costs associated with completing an environmentally oriented graduate degree, rather than a conventional research grant to an institution.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not fully spelled out in the provided information. The opportunity references Section III of the official announcement for eligibility requirements and lists eligible applicants as "Others," which is common for fellowship programs where eligibility depends on student status, enrollment, academic standing, and other conditions described in the full program announcement.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The detailed eligibility requirements are referenced as being in Section III of the official announcement.
Who should be contacted for technical or eligibility questions about the fellowship?
Brandon Jones is listed as a technical contact and James Gentry as an eligibility contact. Both can be reached at 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov.
Who should be contacted for questions about electronic submission through Grants.gov?
Todd Peterson is listed as the contact for electronic submission questions. He can be reached at peterson.todd@epa.gov or by phone at 703-308-7224.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, EPA provided contact points including Brandon Jones (technical) and James Gentry (eligibility) at 2012FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov.
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