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From: Joel O. Catlin <jcatlin@awwarf.com>
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Attached is a copy of information on EPA funding available in 1995 for
master and doctorate programs in environmental fields. EPA requested AWWA
Research Foundation to distribute this information to encourage
applications for the available funding. Additional information can be
obtained from the contact listed in the attached file.
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SOLICITATION FOR GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION -- 1995
OFFICE OF EXPLORATORY RESEARCH
INTRODUCTION
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites applications for
graduate fellowships in academic disciplines at the forefront of
environmental science and technology; physical, biological, and
social sciences; mathematics and computer science; and engineering.
These fellowships are intended to help defray costs associated with
advanced environmentally-oriented study leading to the masters or
doctoral degree. EPA expects to award approximately 100 new
multi-year graduate fellowships in 1995. The remainder of this
notice presents pertinent background information and describes the
application and review process.
BACKGROUND
The mission of the EPA is to provide leadership in the nation's
environmental science, research, education, and assessment efforts;
make sound regulatory and program decisions; and carry out effective
programs and policies to improve and preserve the quality of the
national and global environment. Science and technology are central
to virtually every aspect of environmental protection and seem
certain to take on progressively greater importance during the
foreseeable future. Both the public and private sectors will need a
steady stream of well-trained environmental scientists and engineers
if our society is to meet the environmental challenges of the
future. Through its office of Research and Development, the EPA is
anticipating that need by offering financial assistance for advance
study in academic disciplines relevant to its mission.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be citizens of the United States or its territories
or possessions, or lawfully admitted to the United States for
permanent residence.
EPA graduate fellowships are intended for students already enrolled
into a full-time graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or
university.
Women, minorities, and disabled students who are pursuing graduate
degrees in one of the eligible fields are especially encouraged to apply.
TENURE
The term of a graduate fellowship is negotiated with students and
ordinarily covers a period of 9 to 12 months for each fellowship
year; funds for unutilized months are forfeited. Students seeking
doctoral degrees are supported for a maximum period of three years.
STIPENDS AND ALLOWANCES
The Graduate Fellowship Program provides up to $34,000 per year of
support. A maximum of $68,000 will be provided for masters fellows
(2 years) while doctoral fellows can receive up to $102,000 in
support (3 years). Individuals accepting this support may not
concurrently hold other Federal scholarships, fellowships, or
traineeships. The $34,000 annual support covers stipend, tuition,
and expenses as follows:
Stipends during 1995-96 will be $17,000 for 12-month tenures and
prorated monthly at a maximum of $1,417 for shorter periods.
Stipends are paid directly to the Fellow. At its discretion,
each fellowship institution may supplement a Fellow's stipend
from institutional funds in accordance with the supplementation
policy of the fellowship institution.
Tuition support will be up to $32,000 per year, depending upon
the policies of the fellowship institution, paid directly to
the institution.
An expense allowance of up to $5,000 (paid to the institution)
will be provided for the direct benefit of the Fellow, e.g.,
for health insurance, books, supplies, and travel to scientific
meetings.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Each applicant will be evaluated in terms of his/her potential for
successful graduate study, as evidenced by academic records, faculty
recommendations, and career goals and objectives. Applicants
pursuing a masters degree will be evaluated further on their
outlined plan of study and/or proposed thesis research. Applicants
pursuing the doctoral degree will be evaluated further on the
technical merit of their plan of proposed dissertation research and
its relevance to the EPA mission. Panels of scientists,
mathematicians, and engineers selected by EPA will perform the reviews.
In the review process, the applicants will fall into two
categories: masters and doctoral. Students seeking a masters degree
will compete against each other, and students seeking a doctoral
degree will compete against each other.
Selections of awardees will be made by EPA based on the panel
evaluations, program goals, and availability of funds. The written
evaluation summarizing the review panel's findings will be made
available to the applicant.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested students may request an initial application from the
following sources:
Campus offices of Graduate Deans, Deans of Mathematics, Science, and
Engineering Departments, and Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
or
Virginia E. Broadway
Attn: Graduate Fellowships
Office of Exploratory Research (8703)
Room 3102, NEM
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
E-MAIL BROADWAY.VIRGINIA@EPAMAIL.EPA.GOV
Fax: 202-260-0211
Application
A complete application consists of the following documents:
EPA Form 5770-2 (pages 1 and 2), "Fellowship Application" - Submit an
original and two copies.
EPA Form 5770-4, "Fellowship Applicant Qualifications Inquiry" -
Recommendations from three scientists or faculty members are required.
EPA Form 5700-49, "Debarment and Suspension Certification" - This form
should be signed by the applicant.
One page statement outlining Plan of Study and/or Proposed
Thesis Research - This applies to those students seeking a
masters degree. The statement should be co-signed by the
applicant and sponsor.
A statement (up to five pages) summarizing Plan of Proposed
Dissertation Research - This applies to those students seeking
a doctoral degree. The statement should be co-signed by the
applicant and sponsor.
Academic transcripts. Transcripts must bear the official
institutional seal.
PLEASE NOTE: Each applicant should arrange with registrars and sponsors
to have transcripts and recommendations mailed to the applicant in sealed
envelopes. The original Form 5770-2 (and two copies), sealed
transcript(s), sealed recommendations, and one-page statement of
study/research plans should be placed in one envelope and mailed to the
following address:
Virginia Broadway
Office of Exploratory Research (8703)
Office of Research and Development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Room NE 3102
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone Number: 202-260-7473
Applications will be considered invalid if all of the components (see
above) are not mailed to EPA in the same envelope.
February 13, 1995: Deadline for receipt of application. It is the
applicant's responsibility to meet the deadline. If the application is
mailed within five (5) days prior to receipt date, it is recommended that
express mail or courier services be used.
Mid-April 1995: EPA will notify all applicants regarding their status.
The letters of notification will be sent to each applicant's permanent
address.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS
Fields of Specialization
Engineering
6240 Agriculture
6245 Ocean
6250 Bioengineering
6330 Chemical
6350 Civil
6388 Computer Engineering
6390 Electrical and Electronic
6476 Materials
6533 Engineering Science
6680 Industrial
6685 Systems Engineering
6670 Mechanical
6716 Petroleum
6799 Engineering, other (specify)
9996 Environmental
Mathematical Sciences
7050 Applications of Mathematics
7150 Probability and Statistics
7199 Mathematics, other (specify)
Computer and Information Science and Engineering
7210 Computer Science (languages and systems)
7220 Software Engineering
7230 Database Systems
7240 Artificial Intelligence (including robotics and expert systems)
7250 Information Technology and Organizations
7270 Computer Systems Design (including signal processing)
7280 Scientific Computing
7290 Networks and Communication
7299 CISE, other (specify)
Chemistry
5230 Analytical
5290 Inorganic
5330 Organic
5331 Polymer
5350 Physical
5370 Theoretical
5394 Chemistry, other (specify)
9994 Environmental
Earth Sciences
5740 Geochemistry
5760 Geography (Physical)
5779 Marine Sciences
5780 Geology
5800 Geophysics
5845 Hydrology
5860 Paleontology and Paleobotany
5889 Earth Sciences
7400 Atmospheric Sciences
7799 Physical Oceanography
9993 Environmental
Physics and Astronomy
8180 Optics
8200 Physics of Fluids
8210 Plasma
8220 Solid State
8260 Theoretical Physics
8299 Physics, other (specify)
Life Sciences
0250 Forestry
0300 Horticulture
0999 Biochemistry
1299 Biophysics
1345 Plant Pathology
1599 Botany (including Plant Physiology)
1820 Cell Biology
1822 Structural Biology
1829 Neurosciences
1830 Ecology
1870 Biological Oceanography
1874 Marine Biology
1880 Molecular Biology
1899 Biology
2299 Life Sciences, other (specify)
2499 Genetics
3299 Microbiology
3899 Pathology
4510 Anatomy
4570 Entomology
4990 Fish and Wildlife
4689 Zoology
4992 Environmental Sciences
Psychology (Clinical Psychology not eligible)
4158 Physiological
4190 Social
4199 Psychology, other (specify)
Social Sciences
0603 Biological Anthropology
0685 Cultural Anthropology
0697 Physical Anthropology
0699 Anthropology, other (specify)
8599 Economics (Business Administration not eligible)
8799 Geography (Physical)
9399 Political Science
9499 International Relations
9599 Sociology (Social Works not eligible)
9699 Urban and Regional Planning
9818 Demography
9899 Social Sciences, other (specify)