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EPA STAR Graduate Fellowship Program is a grant from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that funds graduate students pursuing environmentally related academic degrees and conducting research that advances EPA's mission. The Science to Achieve Results (STAR) fellowship program supported more than 2,000 students over its 30-year history, producing alumni in research, academia, nonprofits, and government.
Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in or planning to enroll in a graduate program in environmental science or a related field. The fellowship provides a $42,000 annual stipend plus tuition and fees. The next application deadline is December 1, 2026.
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Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Graduate and Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Fellowship Programs | US EPA Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Graduate and Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Undergraduate Fellowship Programs For more than 30 years, EPA’s STAR and GRO Undergraduate Fellowship Programs supported the nation’s next generations of scientists and engineers in their pursuit of environmentally-related academic degrees.
These programs provided diverse, interdisciplinary environmental research experiences for more than 2,000 students across the nation. Many alumni have gone on to pursue advanced degrees and successful careers in the research, academia, non-profit organizations, and government fields.
In a 2014 effort to realign ongoing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education programs for greater coherence, efficiency, ease of evaluation, and focus on highest priorities, the number of programs spread across the federal government were reduced and some were consolidated into flagship programs.
EPA’s STAR Graduate Fellowship and GRO programs were among the programs whose funds were consolidated into the National Science Foundation (NSF) flagship undergraduate education and graduate fellowship programs. EPA awarded its final group of STAR Graduate and GRO Undergraduate Fellowships in 2015. The Agency remains committed to supporting STEM efforts through other training and research programs and opportunities .
In 2015, EPA partnered with the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide hands-on internship experiences for graduate students. Learn more about these opportunities at the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) website. Interested students are also encouraged to research through the Federal Opportunities for Graduate and Undergraduate Students web portal for STEM research training programs.
Historical information about the STAR Graduate and GRO Undergraduate Fellowship Programs and the recipients may be accessed through the following links: GRO 30th Anniversary Handbook (PDF) (86 pp, 27 MB, 02/10/2017) Contact Us About Research Fellowships to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on December 30, 2025
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in or planning to enroll in a graduate program in environmental science. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $42,000 annual stipend + tuition and fees Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is December 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.