The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Research and Development (ORD) is offering a grant to provide training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students at ORD’s Ground Water and Ecosystems Research Division facilities. This program aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of future environmental scientists by offering on-site mentorship from EPA scientists. Fields of study include environmental science, water policy, chemistry, engineering, and ecology. Applications are invited from eligible entities to enter into a cooperative agreement with EPA to support this initiative. Closing date: Jan 24, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 290190
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-G2017-ORD-C1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Environmental Research Apprenticeship 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.511 — Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2017 See Section IV of announcement for additional information on the close date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2017 See Section IV of announcement for additional information on the close date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of announcement for information on eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. The EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) conducts timely, mission-relevant, solution-oriented research based on the principles of integrity, sustainability, and responsiveness to the needs of the Nation. ORD’s National Risk Management Research Laboratory’s (NRMRL’s) research portfolio spans the five goals outlined in EPA’s Strategic Plan, and directly supports efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, manage chemical risks, and protect America’s water.EPA-ORD seeks applications from eligible entities to enter into a cooperative agreement with EPA that will provide training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students on-site at ORD’s Ground Water and Ecosystems Research Division (GWERD) research facilities located in Ada, Oklahoma. 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 appropriate fields of study for trainees include, but are not limited to, environmental science, water policy, chemistry, engineering, computer science, ecology, and physical and biological sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Environmental Research Apprenticeship Program for College and University Students |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susan C. Mravik
phone: 580-436-8553 Email:mravik.susan@epa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Language within the Environmental Research Apprenticeship Program for College and University Students was revised on Nov. 22, 2016. Revisions include changing all references of “handicap” to “disability.” This modification better reflects the Agency’s regulatory obligations when considering eligibility for this funding opportunity outlined in the RFA’s Other section. | Nov 22, 2016 | |
| Nov 22, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-G2017-ORD-C1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Environmental Research Apprenticeship 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 66.511 — Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training/Fellowships |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2017 See Section IV of announcement for additional information on the close date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2017 See Section IV of announcement for additional information on the close date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of announcement for information on eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. The EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) conducts timely, mission-relevant, solution-oriented research based on the principles of integrity, sustainability, and responsiveness to the needs of the Nation. ORD’s National Risk Management Research Laboratory’s (NRMRL’s) research portfolio spans the five goals outlined in EPA’s Strategic Plan, and directly supports efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, manage chemical risks, and protect America’s water.EPA-ORD seeks applications from eligible entities to enter into a cooperative agreement with EPA that will provide training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students on-site at ORD’s Ground Water and Ecosystems Research Division (GWERD) research facilities located in Ada, Oklahoma. 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 appropriate fields of study for trainees include, but are not limited to, environmental science, water policy, chemistry, engineering, computer science, ecology, and physical and biological sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Environmental Research Apprenticeship Program for College and University Students |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susan C. Mravik
phone: 580-436-8553 Email:mravik.susan@epa.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | EPA-G2017-ORD-C1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Environmental Research Apprenticeship 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: | 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: | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 24, 2017 See Section IV of announcement for additional information on the close date. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See Section III of announcement for information on eligibility. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Description: | The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to protect human health and the environment. The EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) conducts timely, mission-relevant, solution-oriented research based on the principles of integrity, sustainability, and responsiveness to the needs of the Nation. ORD’s National Risk Management Research Laboratory’s (NRMRL’s) research portfolio spans the five goals outlined in EPA’s Strategic Plan, and directly supports efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, manage chemical risks, and protect America’s water.
EPA-ORD seeks applications from eligible entities to enter into a cooperative agreement with EPA that will provide training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students on-site at ORD’s Ground Water and Ecosystems Research Division (GWERD) research facilities located in Ada, Oklahoma. 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 appropriate fields of study for trainees include, but are not limited to, environmental science, water policy, chemistry, engineering, computer science, ecology, and physical and biological sciences. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Environmental Research Apprenticeship Program for College and University Students |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Susan C. Mravik
phone: 580-436-8553 Email:mravik.susan@epa.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 290190 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Environmental-Research-Apprenticeship-Program-for-College-University-Students (002).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Susan C. Mravik phone: 580-436-8553 Email: mravik.susan@epa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66.511 | PKG00229329 | Nov 18, 2016 | Jan 24, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290190 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
290190 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
290190 EPA_KeyContacts-1.1.pdf
290190 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
290190 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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