Opportunity Information: Apply for EPA F2013 STAR B3

  • The Environmental Protection Agency in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fall 2013 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 Nov 2, 2012 and posted on Oct 5, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 27, 2012 Please refer to the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,400,000.00 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).
  • See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Fall 2013 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced training in environmental fields. Offered under EPA's STAR program (CFDA 66.514), the fellowship targets students working toward either a masters or doctoral degree in disciplines connected to environmental science, engineering, public health, ecology, chemistry, exposure science, risk assessment, and other related areas that align with EPA's research and protection mission. The intent is to build the next generation of environmental researchers and professionals by providing substantial, multi-year support while recipients complete their graduate studies.

Applications for this competition were due on November 27, 2012, with an end-of-day deadline of 11:59:59 PM. EPA anticipated making selections and issuing approximately 80 new fellowships, contingent on available funding and other administrative considerations, with awards planned for late summer 2013. The total estimated funding for the competition was about $3.4 million. While the listing includes an award ceiling of $126,000, the program description explains how that number is reached: funding is structured as up to $42,000 per year, with the total depending on the length of support granted to the student.

The fellowship provides up to $42,000 per year per recipient, and the period of support depends on degree level. Masters students may receive funding for up to two years. Doctoral students may receive funding for up to three years, and that doctoral support can be used flexibly across a five-year window, which can help students accommodate coursework, qualifying exams, field work, or research delays while still remaining within program limits. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants are not expected to provide a financial contribution to be eligible.

Eligibility is described broadly in the public summary as "Others" and is clarified in the full announcement, with applicants directed to Section III for the specific eligibility requirements. In other words, students needed to consult the official Request for Applications to confirm detailed criteria (such as degree status, field of study, and any other program rules) and to ensure their submission followed the required format and procedures. Submission instructions and any nuances around methods, forms, and due dates were likewise handled in the official announcement, particularly Section IV, which typically outlines how to submit and what documentation is required.

For applicant support, EPA provided a centralized email address for this fellowship competition and designated contacts by issue type. Bronda Harrison was listed for eligibility questions, Todd Peterson for electronic submission issues, and Brandon Jones for technical questions, all reachable at 2013FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov with instructions to include the appropriate attention line and the funding opportunity number (EPA F2013 STAR B3) in the subject line. The opportunity was posted October 5, 2012, with records indicating a creation date of November 2, 2012, and it was archived December 27, 2012 after the closing date passed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Fall 2013 EPA STAR Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study

What is the Fall 2013 EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship opportunity?

It is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program (CFDA 66.514). The fellowship is designed to support graduate students pursuing advanced training in environmental fields and related disciplines that align with EPA's research and protection mission.

What is the purpose of the STAR Graduate Fellowships?

The intent is to help build the next generation of environmental researchers and professionals by providing substantial, multi-year support while recipients complete their graduate studies.

Who is this fellowship meant to support?

The opportunity targets graduate students working toward either a masters or doctoral degree in disciplines connected to environmental research and protection.

What fields of study are included?

The summary lists environmental science, engineering, public health, ecology, chemistry, exposure science, risk assessment, and other related areas that align with EPA's mission.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The CFDA number listed for the STAR program is 66.514.

What is the funding opportunity number to reference?

The funding opportunity number provided is EPA F2013 STAR B3, and applicants were instructed to include it in email subject lines when requesting support.

When was the application deadline?

Applications for this competition were due on November 27, 2012, with an end-of-day deadline of 11:59:59 PM.

When were awards expected to be made?

Awards were planned for late summer 2013, with selections contingent on available funding and administrative considerations.

How many fellowships did EPA anticipate awarding?

EPA anticipated making selections and issuing approximately 80 new fellowships, contingent on available funding and other administrative considerations.

What was the total estimated funding for this competition?

The total estimated funding for the competition was about $3.4 million.

What is the maximum amount a student could receive?

The listing includes an award ceiling of $126,000. The program description explains this as up to $42,000 per year, with the total depending on the length of support granted to the student.

How much funding is available per year?

The fellowship provides up to $42,000 per year per recipient.

How long can a masters student receive support?

Masters students may receive funding for up to two years.

How long can a doctoral student receive support?

Doctoral students may receive funding for up to three years.

Is there flexibility in how doctoral support can be used over time?

Yes. Doctoral support can be used flexibly across a five-year window, which can help students accommodate coursework, qualifying exams, field work, or research delays while still remaining within program limits.

Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?

No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, meaning applicants were not expected to provide a financial contribution to be eligible.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility is described broadly in the public summary as "Others." The announcement directed applicants to Section III of the official Request for Applications (RFA) for the specific eligibility requirements.

Where were the detailed eligibility requirements located?

Applicants were directed to consult Section III of the official Request for Applications (RFA) for detailed eligibility criteria (such as degree status, field of study, and other program rules).

Where were the official submission instructions located?

Submission instructions and requirements were handled in the official announcement, particularly Section IV, which typically outlines how to submit and what documentation is required.

How could applicants get help or ask questions about the fellowship?

EPA provided a centralized email address for the competition: 2013FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov. The agency also designated contacts by issue type (eligibility, electronic submission, and technical questions).

Who was the point of contact for eligibility questions?

Bronda Harrison was listed for eligibility questions, reachable via 2013FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov with instructions to include the appropriate attention line and the funding opportunity number in the subject line.

Who was the point of contact for electronic submission issues?

Todd Peterson was listed for electronic submission issues, reachable via 2013FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov with instructions to include the appropriate attention line and the funding opportunity number in the subject line.

Who was the point of contact for technical questions?

Brandon Jones was listed for technical questions, reachable via 2013FellowshipsRFA@epa.gov with instructions to include the appropriate attention line and the funding opportunity number in the subject line.

What should applicants include in the email subject line when requesting support?

Emails were instructed to include the appropriate attention line (based on issue type) and the funding opportunity number EPA F2013 STAR B3 in the subject line.

When was this opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on October 5, 2012.

What creation date was recorded for this listing?

Records indicate a creation date of November 2, 2012.

When was the opportunity archived?

It was archived on December 27, 2012, after the closing date passed.

Was this fellowship still open after it was archived?

No. The opportunity was archived after the closing date had passed, and the application deadline was November 27, 2012.

What factors affected whether awards would be made?

The number of selections and issuance of fellowships were described as contingent on available funding and other administrative considerations.

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