The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for graduate environmental study to master’s and doctoral level students. The fellowship provides up to $42,000 per year of support, covering stipends, expenses, and tuition. Approximately 80 new fellowships will be awarded by July 31, 2012. Master’s students can receive support for up to two years, while doctoral students for up to three years, within a five-year period. The application deadline is November 8, 2011. This grant aims to assist students pursuing advanced environmentally-focused degrees.
Opportunity ID: 122673
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | EPA-F2012-STAR-A1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Fall 2012 EPA Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships For Graduate Environmental Study |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 80 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 66.514 — Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowship Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 08, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 08, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 08, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $126,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description:: | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), invites applications for the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for graduate environmental study for master�s and doctoral level students. The deadline is November 8, 2011 at 4:00 PM ET for receipt of paper applications, and November 8, 2011 at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications via Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 80 new fellowships by July 31, 2012. Master’s level students may receive support for a maximum of two years. Doctoral students may be supported for a maximum of three years, usable over a period of five years. The fellowship program provides up to $42,000 per year of support per fellowship. This amount covers a monthly stipend of $2,083 for up to 12 months totaling $25,000 for the year, $5,000 for authorized expenses, and up to $12,000 for tuition and fees. The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is required. These fellowships are intended to help defray costs associated with advanced, environmentally-oriented study leading to a master’s or doctoral degree. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 66.514 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00078330 |
| Opening Date: | Sep 15, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Nov 08, 2011 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Todd Peterson, 703-308-7224 |
| Who Can Apply:: | Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] EPA KEY CONTACTS FORM [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.514 | PKG00078330 | Sep 15, 2011 | Nov 08, 2011 | View | Todd Peterson, 703-308-7224 | Individual Applicants |