Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NOS ONMS 2022 2007101
The FY22 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is a NOAA-sponsored funding opportunity (Department of Commerce) designed to support graduate students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees in fields tied to ocean and coastal science and stewardship. The program focuses on disciplines such as oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology, and it also welcomes related areas that connect to marine and coastal work, including ocean and coastal engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and natural resource management. A key goal of the program is to broaden participation in these fields, so it particularly encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
Eligibility is centered on both citizenship and academic standing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or citizens of U.S. territories, and they must be applying to or already accepted by a graduate program at a U.S. accredited institution. You do not have to already be enrolled in the graduate program when you apply, but you must be admitted to a graduate-level program before the scholarship can actually be awarded. Academically, applicants need at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA to apply, and recipients are expected to maintain a minimum 3.30 cumulative and term GPA throughout every term for the entire duration of the award.
Selection is competitive and based on several factors rather than grades alone. NOAA evaluates candidates using academic excellence, strong letters of recommendation, the quality and feasibility of the proposed research, relevant prior experience, and demonstrated financial need. In other words, applicants are expected to show both the ability to succeed in graduate-level research and a clear plan for how their work contributes to marine and coastal science, management, or understanding.
In terms of financial support, the scholarship may provide approximately $42,000 per student per year, subject to available appropriations. That yearly amount is typically structured as a $30,000 stipend covering a 12-month period plus a $12,000 education allowance. In addition, scholars may receive up to $10,000 in extra support to participate in a 4 to 6 week collaboration experience at a NOAA facility, which is intended to strengthen professional development and connect student research with NOAA mission work.
The length of funding is tied to how much time you have left in your degree at the moment you apply. Recipients can only be funded for the remaining years needed to complete their graduate program as stated in their application. For example, if a PhD student has already completed two years and anticipates two more years to finish, the scholarship would cover only those remaining two years rather than restarting funding for the full degree length. If circumstances change, scholars may request a one-time no-cost extension of up to one year, but it must be submitted at least 60 days before the award ends and must include a clear justification along with an updated budget.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 11.429, with an expected four awards and an award ceiling listed as $42,000. For FY22, the opportunity was posted on October 19, 2021, under funding opportunity number NOAA NOS ONMS 2022 2007101, with an original closing date of December 14, 2021.Apply for NOAA NOS ONMS 2022 2007101
- The Department of Commerce in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY22 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.429.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 19, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 14, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY22 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (NOAA) - FAQs
What is the FY22 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program?
The FY22 Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program is a NOAA-sponsored funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Commerce that supports graduate students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees in ocean and coastal science and stewardship-related fields.
Which agency sponsors this scholarship?
The program is sponsored by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), within the Department of Commerce.
What types of degrees does the program support?
The scholarship supports graduate-level study leading to a masters degree or a doctoral degree.
What fields of study are a fit for this scholarship?
The program focuses on disciplines tied to ocean and coastal science and stewardship. Examples specifically mentioned include oceanography, marine biology, and maritime archaeology. It also welcomes related areas that connect to marine and coastal work, including ocean and coastal engineering, social science, marine education, marine stewardship, cultural anthropology, and natural resource management.
Does the program encourage applications from specific groups?
Yes. A key goal is to broaden participation in these fields, so the program particularly encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.
Who is eligible in terms of citizenship or residency?
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or citizens of U.S. territories.
Do I need to be admitted to a graduate program to apply?
You do not have to already be enrolled when you apply. However, you must be admitted to a graduate-level program at a U.S. accredited institution before the scholarship can actually be awarded.
What type of institution must my graduate program be at?
Your graduate program must be at a U.S. accredited institution.
Is there a minimum GPA requirement to apply?
Yes. Applicants need at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA to apply.
Do recipients have to maintain a certain GPA during the award?
Yes. Recipients are expected to maintain a minimum 3.30 cumulative GPA and a minimum 3.30 term GPA for every term throughout the duration of the award.
How are applications evaluated?
Selection is competitive and is not based on grades alone. NOAA evaluates candidates using academic excellence, strong letters of recommendation, the quality and feasibility of the proposed research, relevant prior experience, and demonstrated financial need.
How important is the research proposal?
The quality and feasibility of the proposed research are explicit selection factors. Applicants are expected to present a clear plan and show how their work contributes to marine and coastal science, management, or understanding.
Does NOAA consider financial need?
Yes. Demonstrated financial need is included among the factors NOAA uses to evaluate candidates.
How much funding can a scholar receive per year?
The scholarship may provide approximately $42,000 per student per year, subject to available appropriations.
How is the approximate $42,000 yearly amount typically structured?
The yearly amount is typically structured as a $30,000 stipend covering a 12-month period plus a $12,000 education allowance.
Is there additional funding for a NOAA collaboration experience?
Yes. Scholars may receive up to $10,000 in additional support to participate in a 4 to 6 week collaboration experience at a NOAA facility.
How long is the NOAA collaboration experience?
The collaboration experience is intended to last about 4 to 6 weeks at a NOAA facility.
What is the purpose of the NOAA collaboration experience?
It is intended to strengthen professional development and connect the student research with NOAA mission work.
How long can the scholarship fund my graduate program?
The length of funding is tied to the remaining time needed to complete your degree at the time you apply. Recipients can only be funded for the remaining years needed to complete the graduate program as stated in the application.
If I already started my PhD or masters program, can I still be funded?
Yes, but funding is limited to the remaining years needed to complete the degree as described in your application. The scholarship does not restart funding for the full degree length if you have already completed part of the program.
Can the award period be extended if I need more time?
A one-time no-cost extension of up to one year may be requested if circumstances change.
When do I need to submit a no-cost extension request?
The request must be submitted at least 60 days before the award ends.
What must be included in a no-cost extension request?
The request must include a clear justification and an updated budget.
What is the assistance listing / CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 11.429.
What type of award mechanism is used?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
How many awards were expected for FY22?
The opportunity listed an expectation of four awards.
What is the award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as $42,000.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is NOAA NOS ONMS 2022 2007101.
When was the FY22 opportunity posted?
For FY22, the opportunity was posted on October 19, 2021.
What was the original closing date for FY22?
The original closing date listed for FY22 was December 14, 2021.
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