Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2014 2003873
Apply for NOAA NOS NMS 2014 2003873
- The Department of Commerce in the education environment science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY14 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 Nov 14, 2013 and posted on Nov 12, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 12, 2013. (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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY14 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is a federal scholarship opportunity run by the Department of Commerce through NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (CFDA 11.429, Marine Sanctuary Program). It is designed to support independent graduate-level study and research in fields tied to oceans and coasts, including oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology, as well as related science, engineering, social science, and resource management disciplines. The program places special emphasis on encouraging applications from women and minorities, reflecting its goal of strengthening and diversifying the pipeline of future ocean and coastal professionals.
Eligibility is limited to individuals (not institutions) who are U.S. citizens and who are either applying to or have been accepted to a graduate program at a U.S. accredited institution. Applicants do not have to already be enrolled in graduate school when they apply, but they must be admitted to a graduate-level program in order to actually receive an award. A key academic requirement is a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 to apply, and recipients must maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative and term GPA for every term throughout the award period. Selections are competitive and based on a combination of academic excellence, letters of recommendation, the quality and clarity of the applicant's research and career goals, and demonstrated financial need.
Funding can be substantial. Subject to appropriations, the scholarship may provide up to $42,000 per student per year, consisting of a 12-month stipend of $30,000 plus an education allowance of up to $12,000. In addition, scholars may receive up to $10,000 to support a required or recommended short-term placement called a "program collaboration" at a NOAA facility. This collaboration typically lasts four to six weeks and is intended to immerse scholars in NOAA-related research or professional activities at an Office of National Marine Sanctuaries field office or another NOAA program office. Collaboration funds may cover allowable costs such as travel, housing, per diem, laboratory expenses, research vessel support, and consumable supplies used during the work period, but scholars must provide their own health insurance coverage during the collaboration.
The program includes specific expectations for these NOAA collaborations depending on degree level. For doctoral scholars, completion of one program collaboration is required, and a second is recommended but optional. For master's scholars, a collaboration is strongly encouraged but not required. Timing rules also apply: master's scholars must identify their collaboration during the first year of the scholarship, while doctoral scholars must do so within the first two years. In all cases, scholars must obtain approval from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries before beginning the collaboration.
Recipients are also expected to participate in a NOAA Orientation Training where they meet with Office of National Marine Sanctuaries staff. For the FY14 cycle, this orientation was planned for July or August 2014 at a date and location to be determined. The announcement notes a practical budgeting detail: if scholarship decisions were not finalized before the training occurred, recipients might need to pay certain travel or participation costs up front as pre-award expenses, with reimbursement after award funds are issued.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted November 12, 2013, with an application deadline of December 12, 2013 (Funding Opportunity Number NOAA NOS NMS 2014 2003873). NOAA anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement, reflecting NOAA's ongoing involvement in aspects of the scholar experience, especially the coordination and approval of the NOAA collaboration component. For help accessing the full announcement, the program listed contacts at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in Monterey, California, including Seaberry Nachbar (831-647-4204) and Kate Thompson (301-713-7245).
FY14 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (NOAA) - FAQs
What is the FY14 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program?
The FY14 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is a federal scholarship opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. It is associated with CFDA 11.429 (Marine Sanctuary Program).
What is the purpose of this scholarship?
The program is designed to support independent, graduate-level study and research in fields tied to oceans and coasts. It also aims to strengthen and diversify the pipeline of future ocean and coastal professionals, with special emphasis on encouraging applications from women and minorities.
What fields of study and research are supported?
The scholarship supports graduate work in ocean and coastal disciplines such as oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology. It also supports related science, engineering, social science, and resource management disciplines connected to oceans and coasts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to individuals (not institutions) who are U.S. citizens and who are either applying to or have been accepted to a graduate program at a U.S. accredited institution.
Can institutions apply on behalf of a student?
No. The eligibility language indicates the opportunity is limited to individuals, not institutions.
Do I have to already be enrolled in graduate school to apply?
No. Applicants do not have to already be enrolled in graduate school when they apply.
Do I need to be admitted to a graduate program to receive the scholarship?
Yes. While you may apply before being enrolled, you must be admitted to a graduate-level program in order to actually receive an award.
Is there a minimum GPA requirement to apply?
Yes. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 to apply.
What GPA do recipients have to maintain during the award period?
Recipients must maintain at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA and a 3.3 term GPA for every term throughout the award period.
How are scholarship recipients selected?
Selections are competitive and based on academic excellence, letters of recommendation, the quality and clarity of the applicant's research and career goals, and demonstrated financial need.
How much funding can the scholarship provide?
Subject to appropriations, the scholarship may provide up to $42,000 per student per year.
What is included in the annual scholarship amount?
The annual amount may include a 12-month stipend of $30,000 plus an education allowance of up to $12,000.
Is there additional funding for a NOAA placement or collaboration?
Yes. In addition to the stipend and education allowance, scholars may receive up to $10,000 to support a short-term placement called a "program collaboration" at a NOAA facility.
What is a "program collaboration"?
A program collaboration is a required or recommended short-term placement intended to immerse scholars in NOAA-related research or professional activities. It typically takes place at an Office of National Marine Sanctuaries field office or another NOAA program office.
How long does the program collaboration typically last?
The collaboration typically lasts four to six weeks.
What costs can collaboration funds cover?
Collaboration funds may cover allowable costs such as travel, housing, per diem, laboratory expenses, research vessel support, and consumable supplies used during the work period.
Do scholars have to provide their own health insurance during the collaboration?
Yes. Scholars must provide their own health insurance coverage during the collaboration.
Is a program collaboration required for doctoral students?
Yes. For doctoral scholars, completion of one program collaboration is required.
Is a second collaboration required for doctoral students?
No. A second collaboration is recommended for doctoral scholars, but it is optional.
Is a program collaboration required for master's students?
No. For master's scholars, a collaboration is strongly encouraged but not required.
When must master's scholars identify their program collaboration?
Master's scholars must identify their collaboration during the first year of the scholarship.
When must doctoral scholars identify their program collaboration?
Doctoral scholars must identify their collaboration within the first two years of the scholarship.
Do scholars need NOAA approval before starting a collaboration?
Yes. Scholars must obtain approval from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries before beginning the collaboration.
Is there a NOAA orientation training requirement?
Yes. Recipients are expected to participate in a NOAA Orientation Training where they meet with Office of National Marine Sanctuaries staff.
When was the orientation training planned for the FY14 cycle?
For the FY14 cycle, the orientation was planned for July or August 2014, with the date and location to be determined.
Could recipients have to pay orientation-related costs up front?
Yes. If scholarship decisions were not finalized before the training occurred, recipients might need to pay certain travel or participation costs up front as pre-award expenses, with reimbursement after award funds are issued.
Is cost-sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards did NOAA anticipate making?
NOAA anticipated making about five awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $500,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement, reflecting NOAA's ongoing involvement in aspects of the scholar experience, particularly coordination and approval of the NOAA collaboration component.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NOAA NOS NMS 2014 2003873.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on November 12, 2013, and the application deadline was December 12, 2013.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The announcement lists contacts at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries in Monterey, California: Seaberry Nachbar (831-647-4204) and Kate Thompson (301-713-7245).
Which NOAA office administers this scholarship?
The scholarship is run through NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries within the Department of Commerce.
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