Funding Opportunities
2009
- November 30: Funding for New Graduate Fellowships in Science, Mathematics and Engineering
- December 4: Second Annual Growing Green Awards
- December 10: Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study
- December 16: EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding - NEW
2010
- January 5: 7th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability
- January 13: National Marine Fisheries Service–Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program in Marine Resource Economics - NEW
- January 13: National Marine Fisheries Service–Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program in Population Dynamics - NEW
- January 31: France Berkeley Fund Awards
- February 11: Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation 2010 Fellowships
Funding for New Graduate Fellowships in Science, Mathematics and Engineering
US Department of Energy
Deadline: | Completed applications are due November 30, 2009. |
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U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu has announced that up to $12.5 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be awarded in early 2010 to support at least 80 graduate fellowships to U.S. students pursuing advanced degrees in science, mathematics, and engineering through the newly created Department of Energy Office of Science Graduate Fellowship program. The goal of the fellowship program is to encourage outstanding students to pursue graduate degrees in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, engineering, and environmental and computer sciences – fields that will prepare students for careers that can make significant contributions in discovery driven science and science for national needs in energy and the environment.
“Training the next generation of U.S. scientists and engineers is critical to our future energy security and economic competitiveness,” said Secretary Chu. “This Fellowship is part of the Administration’s effort to encourage students to direct their talents towards careers in science and our nation’s next technology revolution.”
To be eligible for the Fellowship, applicants must be U.S. citizens and currently a first or second year graduate student enrolled at a U.S. academic institution, or an undergraduate senior who will be enrolled as a first year graduate student by the fall of 2010. Applicants must be pursuing graduate study and research in the physical, biological, engineering and computational sciences. Interested students can apply online at: http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html
Each fellowship award will be $50,500 per year for three years to provide support for tuition, living expenses, research materials and travel to research conferences. Fellowships will be awarded on the basis of peer review. Applicants may begin submitting applications on September 30, 2009. Completed applications are due November 30, 2009.
MODIFIED ON: 10/16/2009
Second Annual Growing Green Awards
Natural Resources Defense Council
Deadline: | Nominations are due by December 4, 2009. |
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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) announces its second annual Growing Green Awards to recognize individuals who have demonstrated original leadership in the field of sustainable food. Through this national award, NRDC will recognize extraordinary contributions that advance ecologically integrated farming practices, climate stewardship, water stewardship, farmland preservation, and social responsibility from farm to fork.
A Growing Green Award will be given to an outstanding individual in each of four categories, including Food Producer, Business Leader, Thought Leader, and Water Steward. A $10,000 cash prize will be awarded in the Food Producer category and all winners will be widely celebrated through outreach to media and NRDC’s networks. Award selections will be made by an independent panel of sustainable food experts.
Eligibility
Recipients may represent a variety of fields including food production, food service, retail or restaurants, academia, journalists, policy advocacy, and government. The panel will consider candidates from across the country (candidates operating outside of the United States will not be considered). Individuals in the following four categories are eligible:
Food Producer: Farmers or other food producers, including aquaculture, who employ innovative techniques to sustain agriculture, the natural environment, workers and community;
Business Leader: Entrepreneurs who effectively use the marketplace to promote sustainable food systems, develop infrastructure that enables producers to be more sustainable, or advance sustainable innovations anywhere along the supply chain from farm to fork;
Thought Leader: Visionaries who advance sustainability as it relates to food through creative research, public education, and outreach;
Water Steward: Farmers or other food producers who have made extraordinary contributions in demonstrating water efficiency, sustainable water use and the protection of water quality. This category is a special addition for 2010 only.
Growing Green Awards Criteria
In selecting from nominees, the awards selection panel will consider the following criteria:
*Innovation in promoting ecologically-integrated food systems. This may include minimizing inputs of energy, water, and chemicals; reducing pollution and global warming gas emissions; use of on-farm polyculture; increasing natural resilience; and stewardship of biodiversity, pollinators, open space and land resources.
*Potential to achieve wide scale adoption, implementation or behavioral change.
*Advancement of health, safety, and economic viability for farmers, farmworkers and rural communities.
Selection Panel and Process
The awards will be selected by an independent panel with staffing assistance from NRDC. Winners will be celebrated in early May at an event to benefit NRDC in San Francisco.
NRDC is grateful to the following sustainable food leaders who have volunteered to join the Growing Green Awards selection panel:
Susan Clark, Executive Director, Columbia Foundation (Panel Chair)
A.G. Kawamura, Secretary of Agriculture, California Department of Food and Agriculture
Michael Pollan, Knight Professor of Science and Environmental Journalism at UC Berkeley
Nora Pouillon, Chef and founder of Restaurant Nora, the nation’s first certified organic restaurant
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until close of business on December 4, 2009. The application must be submitted electronically using the website application at: http://www.nrdc.org/growinggreen. Application materials may include up to 10 pages of text (12 point font please), photographs, articles or other supporting materials. Please contact Suzanne Vyborney with questions at gga@nrdc.org or (415) 875-6134.
MODIFIED ON: 10/11/2009
Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study
2010 Academic Year EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO)
Deadline: | 12/10/2009 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), invites applications for the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for undergraduate environmentally related study for bachelor’s level students. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 10, 2009. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 30 new fellowships by July 30, 2010. The fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year of academic support and $8,000 for internship support for a combined total of up to $46,500 over the life of the fellowship. The GRO program enhances and supports quality environmental education for undergraduates, and thereby encourages them to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level, and pursue careers in environmentally related fields. 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. This fellowship is intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally oriented study leading to a bachelor’s degree.
MODIFIED ON: 9/16/2009
EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding
U.S. EPA Committed to Increasing Environmental Awareness in the Next Generation of Leaders
Deadline: | December 15, 2009 |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is accepting grant applications for a total of $3.4 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. EPA expects to award approximately 100 grants ranging from $5,000 to $200,000 and will accept applications until December 15, 2009.
The purpose of the Environmental Education Grant Program is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental education activities that go beyond disseminating information.
The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including a school or community college.
Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $45 million in funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations. See the Web site for how to apply.
MODIFIED ON: 11/23/2009
7th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Deadline: | Due to the New Year's Holiday, EPA has extended the closing date of the 7th Annual P3 Awards RFA until January 5th, 2010. |
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of the P3 Award Program, is seeking applications proposing to research, develop, and
design solutions to real world challenges involving the overall sustainability of human society. The P3 competition highlights the use of scientific principles in creating innovative projects focused on sustainability. The P3 Awards program was developed to foster progress toward sustainability by achieving the mutual goals of economic prosperity, protection of the planet, and improved
quality of life for its people-- people, prosperity, and the planet – the three pillars of sustainability.
The EPA offers the P3 competition in order to respond to the technical needs of the world
while moving towards the goal of sustainability.
Award Information:
Anticipated Type of Award: Grant
Estimated Number of Awards: Approximately 40 awards for Phase I; Approximately 6 awards for Phase II
Anticipated Funding Amount: Approximately $850,000 total for all awards
Potential Funding per Award: Up to $10,000 per Phase I grant for one year including direct and indirect costs. Proposals for Phase I grants requesting an award of more than $10,000 will not be considered. Upon the successful completion of Phase I, Phase I grant recipients will have the opportunity to apply for Phase II funding of up to $75,000 for two additional years including direct and indirect costs (see Background section for more information). Proposals for Phase II grants requesting an award of more than $75,000 will not be considered. Cost-sharing is not required for either Phase I or Phase II grants.
Eligibility Information:
Public nonprofit institutions/organizations (limited to degree-granting public institutions of higher education) and private nonprofit institutions/organizations (limited to degree-granting private institutions of higher education) located in the U.S. are eligible to apply. See full announcement for more details.
MODIFIED ON: 10/16/2009
National Marine Fisheries Service–Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program in Marine Resource Economics
Deadline: | Applications are due 5 p.m. PST, January 12, 2010 |
Web site: | http://www.csgc.ucsd.edu/EDUCATION/NMFS_MRE/MarResEcon_current.html |
Contact: | Shauna Oh at sgnsgoproposal@ucsd.edu or 858-534-4440 |
The California Sea Grant College Program is now seeking applications for the 2010 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)–Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Programs in Marine Resource Economics. The award for each fellowship, contingent upon the availability of federal funds, will be in the form of a grant or cooperative agreement of $38,500 per year.
Formal announcements of the RFPs have been published in the Federal Register and the complete Federal Funding Opportunity can be accessed through the links provided on the California Sea Grant website: www.csgc.ucsd.edu/EDUCATION/SeaGrantFellows.html
The Graduate Fellowship Program generally awards two new Ph.D. fellowships each year to students who are interested in careers related to the development and implementation of quantitative methods for assessing the economics of the conservation and management of living marine resources. Fellows will work on thesis problems of public interest and relevance to NMFS under the guidance of NMFS mentors at participating NMFS Science Centers and Laboratories.
Information and application are at the Web site.
MODIFIED ON: 11/23/2009
National Marine Fisheries Service–Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Program in Population Dynamics
Deadline: | Applications are due 5 p.m. PST, January 12, 2010 |
Web site: | http://www.csgc.ucsd.edu/EDUCATION/NMFS_PD/PopDynam_current.html |
Contact: | Shauna Oh at sgnsgoproposal@ucsd.edu or 858-534-4440 |
The California Sea Grant College Program is now seeking applications for the 2010 National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)–Sea Grant Joint Graduate Fellowship Programs in Population Dynamics. The award for each fellowship, contingent upon the availability of federal funds, will be in the form of a grant or cooperative agreement of $38,500 per year.
Formal announcements of the RFPs have been published in the Federal Register and the complete Federal Funding Opportunity can be accessed through the links provided on the California Sea Grant website: www.csgc.ucsd.edu/EDUCATION/SeaGrantFellows.html
The Graduate Fellowship Program awards at least two new Ph.D. fellowships each year to students who are interested in careers related to the population dynamics of living marine resources and the development and implementation of quantitative methods for assessing their status. Fellows will work on thesis problems of public interest and relevance to NMFS under the guidance of NMFS mentors at participating NMFS Science Centers and Laboratories.
Information and application at the Web site.
MODIFIED ON: 11/23/2009
France Berkeley Fund Awards
Call for Projects, 2010
Deadline: | 01/31/2010 |
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The France Berkeley Fund was established in 1993 as a partnership between the government of France and the University of California at Berkeley, the France-Berkeley Fund (FBF) promotes scholarly exchange in all disciplines between UC Berkeley and all research centers and public institutions of higher education in France. Through its annual grant competition, the Fund provides seed-money for innovative, bi-national collaborative research. Successful projects bring together senior and junior researchers in a variety of ways, from workshops and conferences to exchanges of researchers in laboratories.
For the 2010 grant program applications from UC Berkeley, UC Davis and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are eligible for the competition.
All applications from UC Davis need to go through: The Office of Sponsored Programs – Office of Research
1850 Research Park
University of California, Davis
Phone: 530-754-7700
Fax: 530-754-8229
The application deadline for the France-Berkeley Fund awards is January 31, 2010.
Please note regarding the required campus match of $6000 per award that the Office of Research will fund $3000 per award if a like amount is funded by the dean.
Further information and application instructions are available on the Web site.
MODIFIED ON: 11/5/2009
Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation 2010 Fellowships
Deadline: | February 1, 2010 |
Web site: |
The application period for the 2010 Switzer Environmental Fellowships is now open. Switzer Fellowships are given to top graduate students in New England and California who are leaders committed to a career in environmental improvement. The Fellowship provides a one-year $15,000 cash award, as well as access to other Switzer grant programs, career support, and membership in the Switzer Fellowship Network, a vibrant community of over 450 Switzer Fellows and environmental professionals.
Some important reminders:
*The Switzer Fellowship application is only available online. Hard copy submissions are no longer accepted. Links to the application form are on the Web site, as well as detailed instructions on its completion.
*For academic colleagues who will write Recommendation Letters for applicants, please note you will need to submit those by email directly to the Foundation. Detailed recommendation instructions are available on the Web site.
*Competition for the Fellowships is increasingly intense. Please ensure that students meet all of the qualifications for the Fellowship before going through the application process.
MODIFIED ON: 10/30/2009