Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2013 2003503
Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2013 2003503
- The Department of Commerce in the environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 22, 2012 and posted on Oct 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 6, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
- Only individuals who are U.S. citizens and are applying to or have been accepted to a U.S. accredited graduate institution to pursue a Masters or Doctoral level degree in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology, (including all science, engineering, social science and resource management of ocean and coastal areas) are eligible for an award under this scholarship program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY13 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is a competitive federal scholarship run through the Department of Commerce, NOAA, Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (CFDA 11.429). Its purpose is to support independent, graduate-level study and research in oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology, broadly defined to include related science, engineering, social science, and coastal and ocean resource management. A key program priority is expanding participation in these fields, with particular encouragement for women and minorities.
Eligibility is limited to individual applicants who are U.S. citizens and who are applying to, or have already been accepted by, an accredited U.S. graduate institution for a Masters or Doctoral degree in an eligible discipline. Applicants do not have to be enrolled at the time they submit the application, but they must be admitted to a graduate program before NOAA will issue an award. Selections are made based on academic excellence, strong recommendation letters, clear and relevant research and career goals, demonstrated financial need, and the applicant's ability to maintain the program standards. Scholars must keep a minimum 3.5 GPA for both cumulative and term performance and must remain enrolled full-time every term for the length of the award.
Funding is designed to cover both living support and education costs. Subject to appropriations, the program can provide up to $42,000 per student per year, made up of a $30,000 twelve-month stipend plus an education allowance of up to $12,000. In addition, scholars may receive up to $10,000 to support a four-to-six-week "program collaboration" hosted at a NOAA facility (typically within the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, though other NOAA offices may be involved). Over the full award period, the program may provide up to $94,000 total for Masters students (up to two years of support plus one collaboration opportunity) and up to $188,000 total for Doctoral students (up to four years of support plus up to two collaboration opportunities).
The program collaboration is a major feature meant to connect scholars directly with NOAA field work and applied research. The collaboration support can be used for allowable project costs such as travel, housing, per diem, laboratory expenses, vessel support, and consumable supplies while working at the NOAA site. Scholars are responsible for carrying their own health insurance during the collaboration period. For Doctoral scholars, completing one collaboration is required (a second is recommended but not mandatory). For Masters scholars, the collaboration is strongly recommended but not required. Timing and planning expectations are built in: Masters scholars must identify their collaboration during the first year, and Doctoral scholars must identify theirs within the first two years. NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries approval is required before a scholar begins the collaboration.
Recipients are also required to attend a NOAA Orientation Training to meet Office of National Marine Sanctuaries staff, scheduled for July or August 2013 at a date and location to be determined. If awards have not been finalized before this mandatory training occurs, selected recipients may need to pay certain expenses up front as pre-award costs, with reimbursement occurring after scholarship funds are issued.
From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted October 22, 2012, with an application deadline of December 6, 2012 (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS NMS 2013 2003503). NOAA expected to make about four awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $500,000 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Questions or access issues were directed to the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, Attention Seaberry Nachbar, 99 Pacific Street, Building 455, Monterey, CA 93940, phone (831) 647-4204.
FY13 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (NOAA) - FAQs
What is the FY13 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program?
The FY13 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is a competitive federal scholarship administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (CFDA 11.429). It supports independent, graduate-level study and research in eligible ocean-related fields.
What is the purpose of this scholarship?
The program is intended to support graduate study and research in oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology, broadly defined. This broad definition also includes related science, engineering, social science, and coastal and ocean resource management.
Is the program focused on increasing participation from specific groups?
Yes. A key priority is expanding participation in these fields, with particular encouragement for women and minorities to apply.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to individual applicants who are U.S. citizens and who are applying to, or have already been accepted by, an accredited U.S. graduate institution for a Masters or Doctoral degree in an eligible discipline.
Do applicants have to be enrolled in graduate school when they apply?
No. Applicants do not have to be enrolled at the time the application is submitted. However, the applicant must be admitted to a graduate program before NOAA will issue an award.
Are organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the opportunity details provided, the scholarship is for individual applicants only.
What degree levels does the scholarship support?
The program supports graduate study at the Masters and Doctoral levels in eligible disciplines.
How are scholarship recipients selected?
Selections are based on the information provided in the opportunity description, including academic excellence, strong letters of recommendation, clear and relevant research and career goals, demonstrated financial need, and the applicant's ability to maintain program standards.
What academic standards must scholars maintain after receiving an award?
Scholars must maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA for both cumulative and term performance and must remain enrolled full-time every term for the length of the award.
How much funding can a scholar receive each year?
Subject to appropriations, scholars may receive up to $42,000 per student per year. This is made up of a $30,000 twelve-month stipend plus an education allowance of up to $12,000.
What does the annual funding cover?
Funding is designed to cover both living support and education costs, through the stipend and the education allowance.
Is there additional funding for work at a NOAA facility?
Yes. Scholars may receive up to $10,000 to support a four-to-six-week "program collaboration" hosted at a NOAA facility (typically within the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, though other NOAA offices may be involved).
How much total funding is available over the full award period for Masters students?
Over the full award period, the program may provide up to $94,000 total for Masters students. This total reflects up to two years of support plus one collaboration opportunity.
How much total funding is available over the full award period for Doctoral students?
Over the full award period, the program may provide up to $188,000 total for Doctoral students. This total reflects up to four years of support plus up to two collaboration opportunities.
What is the "program collaboration" and why is it included?
The program collaboration is a major feature intended to connect scholars directly with NOAA field work and applied research. It is a four-to-six-week experience hosted at a NOAA facility.
What expenses can the collaboration funding be used for?
The collaboration support can be used for allowable project costs such as travel, housing, per diem, laboratory expenses, vessel support, and consumable supplies while working at the NOAA site.
Do scholars need health insurance during the collaboration?
Yes. Scholars are responsible for carrying their own health insurance during the collaboration period.
Is the program collaboration required?
For Doctoral scholars, completing one collaboration is required (and a second is recommended but not mandatory). For Masters scholars, the collaboration is strongly recommended but not required.
When do scholars need to identify their collaboration placement?
Timing expectations are included in the program. Masters scholars must identify their collaboration during the first year. Doctoral scholars must identify theirs within the first two years.
Does NOAA need to approve the collaboration before it starts?
Yes. NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries approval is required before a scholar begins the collaboration.
Is there a required orientation for recipients?
Yes. Recipients are required to attend a NOAA Orientation Training to meet Office of National Marine Sanctuaries staff. It was scheduled for July or August 2013, with the date and location to be determined.
What happens if awards are not finalized before the mandatory orientation?
If awards have not been finalized before the mandatory training occurs, selected recipients may need to pay certain expenses up front as pre-award costs, and then seek reimbursement after scholarship funds are issued.
When was this funding opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2012, and the application deadline was December 6, 2012.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this scholarship?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS NMS 2013 2003503.
How many awards did NOAA expect to make?
NOAA expected to make about four awards.
What was the estimated total program funding level?
The estimated total program funding level was $500,000.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who should applicants contact with questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues were directed to the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program, Attention Seaberry Nachbar, 99 Pacific Street, Building 455, Monterey, CA 93940, phone (831) 647-4204.
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