This grant, offered by NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, is for U.S. citizens, especially women and minorities, pursuing graduate studies in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology. The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides substantial financial support, up to $42,000 annually, covering stipend and education costs. Scholars also receive funding for required 4-6 week research collaborations at NOAA facilities, enhancing practical experience. Selection prioritizes academic excellence, strong recommendations, and aligned research goals, alongside financial need. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time student status, participating in a mandatory orientation and collaborative research to advance their expertise in critical ocean and coastal sciences.
Opportunity ID: 139173
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NOS-NMS-2012-2003250 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY12 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.429 — Marine Sanctuary Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only individuals who are United States citizens currently pursuing a Master’s 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) at a U.S. accredited graduate institution are eligible for an award under this scholarship program. In addition, students must have and maintain a minimum cumulative and term grade point average of 3.0 and maintain full-time student status for every term, and for the duration of their award. Universities or other organizations may not apply on behalf of an individual. Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application, but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to be awarded this scholarship. Eligibility must be maintained for each succeeding year of support and annual reporting requirements, to be specified at a later date, will apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: | The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for independent graduate-level studies in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology (including all science, engineering, social science and resource management of ocean and coastal areas), particularly to women and minorities. Individuals who are U.S. citizens and are applying to or have been accepted to a graduate program at a U.S. accredited institution may apply. Prospective scholars do not need to be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application, but must be admitted to a graduate level program in order to be awarded this scholarship. Scholarship selections are based on academic excellence, letters of recommendations, research and career goals, and financial need. Applicants must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average each academic term and cumulatively and maintain full-time student status for the duration of the scholarship. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarships may provide, subject to appropriations, yearly support of up to $42,000 per student (a 12-month stipend of $30,000 in addition to an education allowance of up to $12,000), and up to $10,000 support for a four to six week research collaboration at a NOAA facility. A maximum of $94,000 may be provided to master degree students (up to 2 years of support and one research collaboration opportunity) and up to $188,000 may be provided to doctoral students (up to 4 years of support and two research collaboration opportunities). Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program recipients will be required to participate in a NOAA Orientation training and to meet with Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) staff at a date and location to be determined during the month of June, 2012. If scholarships have not been awarded before this mandatory training, recipients may be required to incur pre award costs that will be reimbursed after award funds have been issued. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship recipients will also be required to participate in a research collaboration opportunity at a NOAA facility during their scholarship. Master’s degree candidates will be supported for one research collaboration opportunity, and Doctoral candidates will be supported for up to two research collaboration opportunities over the duration of the scholarship. The research collaboration opportunity is designed to allow scholars to participate in research activities for four to six weeks at a field office of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, or other NOAA program offices. Scholars are required to provide their own health insurance coverage during the research collaboration. Pending availability of funding, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries may hold a biennial Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Symposium to discuss recipient research projects and further collaborative efforts with the ONMS. Current and past recipients of the scholarship may be eligible to receive travel support. Federal support for the research opportunity may be used toward allowable costs such as: travel to and from the NOAA facility, housing, per diem, laboratory costs, research vessel support, instruments while conducting research at the NOAA facility. Applicants who are awarded the Nancy Foster Scholarship will identify their research collaboration opportunity(s) topic and NOAA facility during the initial scholarship year. Approval from NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is required prior to embarking on the research collaboration. Additional Information about the scholarship can be obtained in the full announcement text of the Federal Funding Opportunity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CLICK ON THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT BUTTON LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steve Drescher
Policy Advisor Email:steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 139173 Full Announcement-1 -> noaa-nos-nms-2012-2003250_ffo_report[1].pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steve Drescher Policy Advisor Email: steve.j.drescher@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.429 | 2263407 | FY12 Nancy Foster Scholarship Program | PKG00092690 | Jan 23, 2012 | Feb 22, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
139173 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
Optional forms
139173 Other-1.1.pdf
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