EPA-ORD is offering a grant to provide training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at EPA-ORD research facilities in Cincinnati, OH. The program aims to enhance the skills of future environmental scientists by offering on-site training under the mentorship of EPA scientists. The recipient will ensure that the training aligns with the students’ academic coursework. Students studying fields such as chemistry, engineering, biology, computer science, and urban planning are encouraged to apply. Closing date for applications: Aug 16, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 285637
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-G2016-ORD-C1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Research Training Program for College and University Students |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.511 — Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2016 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 16, 2016 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see the announcement including Section III for additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | EPA-ORD seeks applications from eligible entities to enter into cooperative agreements with EPA that will provide training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students on-site at EPA-ORD research facilities located in Cincinnati, OH. It is envisioned that the training program will increase both the effectiveness and number of future environmental scientists. The training received under the mentorship of EPA scientists will complement the trainees’ academic coursework. The recipient will be responsible for ensuring that the training projects are supportive of the trainees’ academic training. Some examples of the fields of study for desirable trainees include, but are not limited to, those majoring in chemistry, engineering, biology, computer science, physical science, life science, ecology, and urban planning. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Research Training Program for College and University Students |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Technical Contact: Suzanne Jackson- 513-569-7310; Eligibility Contact: Ron Josephson-202-564-7823;Electronic Submissions: Debra M. Jones- 202-564-7839
Email:jones.debram@epa.gov; jackson.suzanne@epa.gov; josephson.ron@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 285637 Full Announcement-Announcement -> research-training-program-for-college-and-university-students.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Technical Contact: Suzanne Jackson- 513-569-7310; Eligibility Contact: Ron Josephson-202-564-7823;Electronic Submissions: Debra M. Jones- 202-564-7839
Email: jones.debram@epa.gov; jackson.suzanne@epa.gov; josephson.ron@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.511 | PKG00225159 | Jul 01, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
285637 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
285637 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
285637 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
285637 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
285637 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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