The NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is offering the FY16 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program to recognize excellence in graduate studies related to oceanography, marine biology, and other disciplines involving ocean and coastal regions. The scholarship provides financial support for independent research at the graduate level, with a focus on encouraging women and minority applicants. Selection criteria include academic achievement, financial need, and potential for success in graduate studies and research. Administered through NOAA, the program contributes 1% of the annual appropriation for the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. Deadline for applications is December 10, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 279488
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2016-2004680 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY16 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 09, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $196,000 |
| Award Floor: | $42,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is authorized at 16 U.S.C. 1445c-1 and 16 U.S.C. 1445c to recognize outstanding achievement in master’s and doctoral studies in oceanography, marine biology, maritime archaeology and all other science, engineering, social science and resource management disciplines involving ocean and coastal areas, and particularly encourages women and members of minority groups to apply. The scholarship supports independent graduate level research through financial support of graduate studies in such fields. Gender and minority status are not considered when selecting award recipients. However, special outreach efforts are employed to solicit applications from women and minorities. Scholarships are distributed by disciplines, institutions, and geography, and by degree sought, with selections within distributions based on financial need, the potential for success in a graduate level studies program (academic achievement), and the potential for achieving research and career goals. The program is administered through the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and is funded annually with 1% of the amount appropriated each fiscal year to carry out the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Seaberry Nachbar
Phone: (240) 472-9892 Email:fosterscholars@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 279488 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nos-onms-2016-2004680 ffo report.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Seaberry Nachbar Phone: (240) 472-9892 Email: fosterscholars@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.429 | 2557862 | FY16 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program | PKG00219020 | Oct 05, 2015 | Dec 10, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
279488 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Optional forms
279488 Other-1.1.pdf
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