This grant is for establishing a cooperative agreement that provides essential training opportunities for future environmental scientists. Specifically, EPA-ORD’s Mid-Continent Ecology Division (MED) seeks eligible entities to arrange on-site training for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral trainees at their research facilities in Duluth, Minnesota. The program aims to enhance the effectiveness and number of environmental scientists by offering training projects under the mentorship of EPA scientists. These projects will complement trainees’ academic coursework and research experience. Suitable fields of study encompass a broad range, including biology, chemistry, computer science, ecology, economics, engineering, environmental science, and toxicology, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to environmental research and policy.
Opportunity ID: 292609
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-G2017-ORD-E1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Research |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.511 — Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2017 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2017 Please see the announcement including Section IV for additional submission information. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| 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 additional eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | EPA-ORD seeks applications from eligible entities to enter into a cooperative agreement with EPA that will provide training opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral trainees on-site at ORD’s Mid- Continent Ecology Division (MED) research facilities located in Duluth, Minnesota. It is envisioned that the training program will increase both the effectiveness and number of future environmental scientists. The recipient is responsible for arranging training projects under the mentorship of EPA scientists that complement and extend the trainees’ academic coursework and research experience. Appropriate fields of study for trainees include, but are not limited to, biology, chemistry, computer science, ecology, economics, engineering, environmental science, physical science, social science, toxicology and water policy. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Research |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Technical Contact: Brian Hill, 218-529-5224;Eligibility Contact: Ron Josephson, 202-564-7823;
Electronic Submissions: Debra M. Jones,202-564-7839 Email:hill.brian@epa.gov; josephson.ron@epa.gov;jones.debram@epa.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 292609 Full Announcement-Announcement -> Cooperative-Training-Partnership-Aquatic-Toxicology-and-Ecosystem-Resear….pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Technical Contact: Brian Hill, 218-529-5224;Eligibility Contact: Ron Josephson, 202-564-7823; Electronic Submissions: Debra M. Jones,202-564-7839 Email: hill.brian@epa.gov; josephson.ron@epa.gov;jones.debram@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.511 | PKG00231537 | Mar 20, 2017 | May 16, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292609 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292609 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292609 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
292609 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
292609 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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