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EPA funds extramural research grants through several different programs, including the STAR program. These research programs help to engage top research scientists, non-profit organizations, students, and others in research that results in a strong scientific foundation to support the agency's mission of protecting human health and the environment.
EPA's Science to Achieve Results, or STAR program is our primary competitive, peer-reviewed extramural grant program that has awarded over 4,100 grants nationwide since 1995. STAR leverages the scientific and engineering expertise of academic and non-profit institutions to conduct high priority environmental and public health research.
The program funds research on environmental and public health effects of air pollution, water quality and quantity, hazardous waste, toxic substances, pesticides and more. Eligible applicants under the STAR program include academic institutions, hospitals, state/local governments, Tribes, and other non-profit research institutions. See open grant opportunities under the STAR program.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Universities, non-profit organizations, and state/local governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program is funded by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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