EPA's NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Catalog for 2008
Student Fellowship Program
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Visit the NNEMS Web site at www.epa.gov/educaf/on/sfudenfs.hfm/
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United States Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education EPA 171-B-07-003
Environmental Protection Environmental Education Division
Agency (1704A)
EPA's NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Catalog for 2008
Program Announcement Identifier: EPA-EED-08-01
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Background 1
How to Use the NNEMS Catalog for 2008 1
How to Obtain Additional Copies 1
For Additional Information 1
Overview of the NNEMS Program 2
Purpose 2
Fellowships 2
Compensation 4
Role of Program Coordinators 4
Disclaimer 4
How to Apply 5
The Application Process 5
Eligibility Requirements 5
Application Materials 6
Submitting Confidential Information 8
Submitting Multiple Applications 8
Applications by Current NNEMS Fellows 8
Submitting Applications for Consecutive Projects 8
Deadline for Applying 8
Mailing Address for Applications 8
Evaluation and Selection of NNEMS Fellows 9
Evaluation of Applications 9
Selection and Notification of Award Status 9
Student Acceptance of Award 9
Notification of Non-Selection 10
Procedures to Initiate and Complete a Fellowship 11
How to Initiate a Fellowship 1 1
How to Complete a Fellowship 12
Guidelines for NNEMS Fellows 13
Payment of the Grant 1 3
Taxes 13
Benefits 13
Travel and Housing 14
Liabilities 14
Student Program Evaluation 14
Confidential Business Information 14
Resolution of Disputes 14
Frequently Asked Questions 15
Catalog of 2008 Fellowships 17
2008 Fellowships Matrix 18
2008 Fellowships 19
Appendix A - Application Materials A-l
Appendix B - NNEMS Program Coordinators B-l
Appendix C - IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education C-l
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Introduction
Background
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the National Network for Environmental Management
Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program in 1986 to foster a growing interest among higher education students in environmental
careers. The NNEMS program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides students an opportunity to participate
in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study. The NNEMS program is sponsored by the Environmental
Education Division (EED) in the EPA Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education (OCHPEE).
EPA has awarded more than 1,400 fellowships under the NNEMS program since its inception in 1986, and expects
to award approximately 20 to 30 fellowships in 2008 for an estimated total of $300,000.
How to Use the NNEMS Catalog for 2008
The NNEMS Catalog for 2008 is divided into eight main sections:
Introduction provides background information about the NNEMS program and identifies points of contact.
Overview of the NNEMS Program describes the program and the types of fellowships offered, identifies the role of
program coordinators, and discusses compensation.
How to Apply lists the eligibility requirements and describes the application materials and application process.
Evaluation and Selection of NNEMS Fellows discusses the evaluation of applications by staff of EPA and the notification
process.
Procedures to Initiate and Complete a Fellowship identifies step-by-step actions a student must take to initiate and
complete a fellowship.
Guidelines for NNEMS Fellows explains the program guidelines that a student selected for a fellowship must
follow.
Frequently Asked Questions lists questions asked by applicants during previous years, as well as those from students
awarded fellowships.
Catalog of 2008 Fellowships provides detailed descriptions of each of the fellowships offered in 2008, including
information about the EPA office sponsoring the project, the location and duration of the project, as well as the
desired educational level of the student.
Several appendices are included to assist students who are interested in applying for a NNEMS fellowship. Appendix A,
Application Materials, provides complete application materials. Appendix B, NNEMS Program Coordinators, provides
a list of the schools or educational institutions that have a designated NNEMS Program Coordinator. Appendix C, IRS
Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education, provides information about taxes on a fellowship award.
How to Obtain Additional Copies
The NNEMS Catalog for 2008 can be viewed or downloaded in portable document format (pdf) from EED's Web site
at www.epa.gov/education/students.html Portions of the 2008 catalog are also available in HTML format
for interactive viewing of the fellowships.
Additional copies of this document can be obtained from:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NNEMS Program
Office of Children's Heath Protection and Environmental Education
Environmental Education Division (1704A)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: 202-564-0443
For Additional Information
Please contact:
Mr. Michael Baker
NNEMS Program
Office of Children's Health Protection and
Environmental Education
Environmental Education Division (1704A)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: 202-564-0443 or 800-358-8769
or:
visit EPA's NNEMS Web site at:
vvww.epa.gov/education/students.httnl
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Overview of the NNEMS Program
Purpose
The purpose of the NNEMS program is to:
Provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences in EPA's program and regional offices and in
its laboratories;
Increase public awareness of and involvement in environmental issues;
Encourage qualified individuals to pursue environmental careers; and
Help defray the costs associated with the pursuit of academic programs related to the field of environmental
protection, such as pollution control, science, engineering, technology, social science, and specialty areas.
Students selected for NNEMS fellowships are offered a unique opportunity to gain research and training experience
directly linked to their undergraduate or graduate studies. NNEMS fellows conduct research projects to augment
their academic studies, which EPA supports with financial assistance.
Fellowships
Under the NNEMS program, a range of fellowship activities are offered to help students increase their
knowledge of environmental issues while refining their professional skills. Each year, the NNEMS program
offers approximately 20 to 30 fellowships, developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
and in EPA's 1 0 regional offices and laboratories throughout the United States. The projects are specifically narrow
in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at EPA during the summer or part-time
during the school year. Typically, the research is conducted at an EPA office or laboratory, although other arrangements
can be made in certain circumstances.
The fellowships are organized among five categories:
Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
Fellowships offered in this category provide students an opportunity to review and evaluate existing policies and
regulations, as well as conduct research related to the development of new policies. The projects may include a
component that focuses on environmental compliance.
Environmental Management and Administration
The topics of fellowships in this category focus on environmental management goals.
Environmental Science
Fellowships in this category typically include direct participation in field studies and laboratory research.
Environmental policy and regulation review requiring technical expertise is included in the Environmental Policy,
Regulation, and Law category described above.
Public Relations and Communications
These types of fellowships include the review and analysis of public response to EPA policies and regulations, as
well as general public opinion of environmental issues. The projects may include the development of communication
tools; for example, pamphlets and informational materials.
Computer Programming and Development
Fellowships in this category may include the development of computer software, the development and querying
of databases, and the design of programming functions required in laboratory work.
Detailed descriptions of the fellowships offered this year are provided in the section, Catalog of 2008 Fellowships,
which begins on page 17 and on the NNEMS Web site at www.epa.gov/education/students.html.
Each fellowship is sponsored by an EPA project officer who serves as the main point of contact for the project.
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Sample Project Description
Provided below is a sample project description from the NNEMS 2005 program. This example illustrates the content and
format of the project descriptions that begin on page 17.
Project number
Title of project
Mission and
activities of the
sponsoring office
PROJECT NUMBER: 2005-301
Project Title «-
Educational
level of applicant
Name of the office
sponsoring the project
Location at which
project will be
conducted
Diagnosing Causes of Impairment in Estuarine Systems
Sponsoring Office-*
National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory/Atlantic
Ecology Division
Duration of the
project
Desired Level of Education
Junior to Graduate Student
Project Location
EPA Region \ - Narragansett, RI
Preferred Project Period
6/1/2005 to 5/31/2006
Project Officer
Rob Burgess
Kay Ho
. Office Mission/Responsibility
The mission of the Atlantic Ecology Division (AED) at Narragansett is to
perform research to better understand and quantify the ecological effects
of anthropogenic stressors on the coastal waters and watersheds of the
Atlantic seaboard.
Project Overview
Over the next several years, AED is responsible for developing diagnostic tools for assessing the causes of
ecological impairment to estuarine and marine water bodies. This project involves conducting research which
relates the effects of toxic chemicals, nutrients, pathogens, and clean sediments to these impairments. The focus
of this research will be on ecosystems within the Narragansett Bay watershed.
The student will perform an independent and unique project involving the effects of anthropogenic stressors
on estuarine and marine systems. Along with their independent project, the student will be involved in field
sampling; preparing samples for analysis; and analyzing samples for toxicity, nutrients, dissolved oxygen,
sediment grain size, and organic carbon.
The student's research project will include developing an experimental design, conducting the research, and
completing a brief report.
Project Goals
The student's involvement in the project will allow him or her to experience all aspects of the scientific process,
from the conception of his or her specific scientific question to the summarization of what his or her research
means. Further, through his or her participation in AED's program, the student will gain useful and valuable
experience in estuarine and marine field sampling and sample preparation and analysis.
Final Product of the Project
The student will develop a brief report summarizing the results of the project.
Activities to be
undertaken by
the student
EPA's goals for the
student and project
Final product
to be developed
by the student
Name of the
project officer
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Compensation
All NNEMS fellowships are awarded directly to the individual students who are selected as fellows. The awards
cannot be made to the educational institution at which the student is enrolled, although a student may request that EPA
submit payment of a portion of his or her tuition costs directly to the institution. See Payment of the Grant on page 1 3
for more information.
Students selected for a fellowship receive a grant award in the form of a stipend. The grant is paid in monthly
installments based on the duration of the project. Grant awards reflect an individual student's level of education, as
well as the location and duration of the fellowship. Even though students selected to receive NNEMS fellowships are
grantees and not federal employees, the formula for the appropriate stipend amount is based on the current General
Schedule (GS)-04 through GS-09 federal pay scale, and includes standard government locality rates. Freshmen
students, for example, will be paid at the GS-04 rate; advanced graduate students at the GS-09 rate. For example,
grants awarded for a 3-month full-time period would range from approximately $7,400 to $12,600 per award.
The stipend will be increased to compensate for costs associated with travel or training for fellowships that require
these activities. Information about the 2007 GS pay scale by localities is available online at www.opm.gov/
oca/07tables/indexGS.asp. Please note that rates for 2008 will be adjusted according to the new GS scale.
There is no matching or cost sharing required of students awarded NNEMS fellowships.
Role of Program Coordinators
Many colleges, universities, and distance-learning organizations in the United States have identified NNEMS Program
Coordinators. The Program Coordinators act as representatives of the NNEMS program by promoting the program on
campus, displaying and making available to students all of the NNEMS materials, and assisting students in the preparation
of their applications. For 2008, there are approximately 250 NNEMS Program Coordinators representing more than
200 educational institutions. A complete list of the NNEMS Program Coordinators is provided in Appendix B, NNEMS
Program Coordinators and on the NNEMS Web site at www.epa.gov/ec/ucafion/NNEA1S/200Spc.fifni/.
Please note: Any eligible student enrolled for academic credit at
an accredited1 2- or 4-year college, university, or distance-learning
institution may apply for a NNEMS fellowship, regardless of
whether or not there is a NNEMS Program Coordinator at his or
her university.
Disclaimer
EPA reserves the right to reject all applications for NNEMS fellowships and to make no awards or make fewer awards
than anticipated. The EPA also reserves the right to make additional awards under this announcement consistent
with Agency policy, if additional funding becomes available. Any additional selections for awards will be made
no later than August 2008.
The 2- or 4-year college, university, or distance-learning institution must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized
by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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How to Apply
The following section provides step-by-step instructions for how to apply for a NNEMS fellowship, identifies the
eligibility requirements, lists the application materials, and provides an overview of the application process.
Applying for a NNEMS fellowship can be summarized in four steps:
Step 1: Carefully read the section below, Eligibility Requirements, to determine whether you meet all of the general
requirements, as well as those identified for specific student levels. If you are eligible, continue on to Step 2.
Step 2: Review the 2008 project descriptions that begin on page 17. Identify the project(s) in which you are most
interested, as well as those in which you have attained the desired level of education as specified by EPA.
Please note that students are not allowed to develop or propose independent projects. If you would like
additional information on or clarification of a specific project, please complete and submit the "Project-specific
Questions" form that is available online at http://www.epa.gov/education/NNEMS/2008projects.html
A response to your question will be provided by e-mail as soon as possible.
Step 3: Complete and submit a NNEMS Application for each project identified under Step 2.
Step 4: Submit the completed application(s) by January 22, 2008.
A student selected for a NNEMS fellowship must complete additional documentation
required by the federal government to apply for an official grant with EPA. The steps
required to process a fellowship and the grant award are lengthy (see Procedures to Initiate
and Complete a Fellowship on pages 11 and 12 for more details).
Eligibility Requirements
A NNEMS fellowship is available to any associate, undergraduate, or advanced student who meets the general
requirements listed below, as well as those requirements identified for associate, undergraduate, and advanced
students.
General Requirements
At a minimum, all applicants must be:
A citizen of the United States, its territories or possessions, or lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residency.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services defines lawful permanent residency as any person not a citizen of the
United States who is residing in the United States under legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence
as an immigrant, also known as "Permanent Resident Alien," "Resident Alien Permit Holder," and "Green Card
Holder." A lawful permanent resident must provide his or her Green Card number on his or her application.
Enrolled for academic credit at a 2- or 4-year college or university, or distance-learning institution accredited by
a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education or the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation2, and
Pursuing an educational program directly related to pollution control or environmental protection for the duration
of the fellowship.
2 Applicants are not required to be enrolled at the time the application is due, typically in January, but must be enrolled at the time of fellowship award,
wnich is typically in April or May. For example, an applicant who graduated with an undergraduate degree a few years ago and is not currently
enrolled in an academic program, may submit an application for a NNEMS fellowship if the applicant has applied to, been accepted at, and is
enrolled in a graduate school or a doctoral program that will begin in the Fall of 2008. Please note that EPA is prohibited from awarding fellowships
to applicants who have been accepted, but have not enrolled, in an academic program.
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Associate and Undergraduate Students
Students attending 2- or 4-year institutions or distance-learning institutions must meet the following requirements:
3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) based on a scale of 4.0 at the time the application is due (a GPA
of 2.999 for example, is not sufficient), and
Completion of at least four undergraduate courses related to the field of environmental studies.
Please note:
There are no exceptions to the requirement that applicants must have attained a 3.0
GPA at the time the application is due. Applicants whose GPA is below 3.0 based on
the transcript enclosed with the application will not be eligible for consideration. For
example, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 who submit applications in January with the
expectation that their spring semester grades will increase their GPA to 3.0 are not eligible.
Advanced Students
Students enrolled in graduate or doctoral programs must meet the following requirements:
Currently enrolled in a graduate or Ph.D. program or can provide proof of acceptance and enrollment to a
graduate or Ph.D. program at the time of fellowship award2, and
Completion of at least one semester of graduate or Ph.D. work, or at least four undergraduate courses related to
the field of environmental studies.
The following students are not eligible for a NNEMS fellowship:
Federal employees, including those who are on "leave without pay" status.
Undergraduate and graduate students who will graduate before the NNEMS fellowship is completed (students
who complete their undergraduate studies before the end of a fellowship may apply if they are admitted and
enrolled in a graduate program).
Students enrolled in certificate programs.
High school students.
Application Materials
Application packages may be submitted in hard copy or electronically through www.grants.gov as explained
more fully below (only part of the package can be submitted electronically through www.granfs.gov).
Whether submitting an application via hard-copy or electronically, all students who are interested in applying for a
NNEMS fellowship must submit a complete application package that includes:
A completed NNEMS Application Form.
A completed Standard Form 424 -Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424).
A resume.
An official transcript for each 2- or 4-year college or university, or distance-learning institution attended. Official
transcripts should be opened and photocopied as one original and three photocopies of the transcript are required
for each complete application. If submitting multiple applications, only one original transcript is required. Applicants
should include in the application package the envelope in which the original transcript was provided.
A completed NNEMS Reference Form. The Reference Form should be prepared by a professor or advisor who
knows the applicant well and can specifically discuss the student's aptitude and/or experience for the project. The
Reference Form should be included with the application package; however, a reference submitted under separate
copy will be accepted if it is postmarked on or before the application deadline.
A completed and signed original NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver Statement.
Verification of acceptance and/or enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D. program if the applicant is a graduating senior.
Applications must substantially comply with the application submission instructions and requirements or the application
will be re ected. Applications deemed ineligible for funding consideration will be notified within 15 calendar days
of the ine igibility determination.
Students have the option of submitting their application package in one of the following two ways:
1) hard-copy submission submitted via mail, courier, or commercial delivery service.
2) partial electronic submission with hard-copy attachments submitted via mail, courier, or commercial delivery service.
Please carefully read the following submission instructions for each option.
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Hard-Copy Submission
Applicants must submit all application materials listed on page 6. Blank application forms are included in Appendix A,
Application Materials, and may also be obtained on the NNEMS Web site at www.epa.gov/ec/ucafion/sfuc/enfs.fifni/.
Students must submit a complete application package (one original application package and three copies) for each
project for which they are applying. Students may also wish to contact the NNEMS Program Coordinator at their
school (see Appendix B, NNEMS Program Coordinators] for additional information and assistance.
All hard-copy NNEMS applications and hard-copy portions of applications submitted electronically must be postmarked
by January 22, 2008 and submitted by mail, courier, or commercial delivery service to:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1 881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200
Reston, VA20191
Partial Electronic Submission
As an alternative to full hard-copy submission of their application package, students have the option of submitting
the SF 424 electronically through www.grants.gov. Students must submit the remaining required parts of their
application package including the: 1) NNEMS Application Form, 2) resume, 3) transcripts, 4) NNEMS Reference Form,
5) NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver Statement, and 6) verification of acceptance and/or enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D.
program (if appropriate), in hard-copy form via U.S. mail, courier, or commercial delivery service, and this submittal
must be postmarked by the application deadline of January 22, 2008. All portions of the hard-copy submission must
include one original and three photocopies. Students wishing to exercise the option of partial electronic submission
can access the SF 424 for the 2008 NNEMS Program at www.granfs.gov (by entering the Funding Opportunity
Number [EPA-EED-08-01] or the CFDA number [66.952]). The SF 424 must be submitted to www.granfs.gov by
1 1:59 p.m. on January 22, 2008.
The Web site www.granfs.gov requires an individual registration to submit an application; however, registration is
not required to view the NNEMS application package. To register, go to www.granfs.gov, click on "Get Registered"
on the left side of the page and click on "Individual Registration." Please note that the registration process may take a
day to complete.
To begin the application process, go to www.granfs.govand click on the "Apply for Grants" tab on the left side
of the page. The screen will refresh and provide directions on how to download PureEdge viewer and obtain the
application package and instructions for applying. You may retrieve the application package and instructions by
entering the Funding Opportunity Number (EPA-EED-08-01) or the CFDA number (66.952) in the space provided.
The SF 424 must be transferred through www.granfs.gov no later than 1 1:59 p.m. on January 22, 2008. All
hard-copy portions of applications including: 1) NNEMS Application Form, 2) resume, 3) transcripts, 4) NNEMS
Reference Form, 5) NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver Statement, and 6) verification of acceptance and/or enrollment
in a graduate or Ph.D. program (if appropriate), must be postmarked on or before January 22, 2008.
On the electronic "Grant Application Package" page, students should enter their name, starting with last name, in
the "Application Filing Name" field.
SF 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
Complete the SF 424 following the instructions included in Appendix A, Application Materials. For additional
guidance, please review the sample completed SF 424 prior to completing the form.
Once the application package has been completed, the "Submit" button will become active. Students should save
their completed application package with two different file names before submission to avoid having to re-create
the package should they experience submission problems. Close all other software before attempting to submit the
application package.
If a student experiences submission problems, he or she should reboot his or her computer (turning the power off
may be necessary) and re-attempt the submission. If a student continues to experience submission problems, he or
she should contact www.granfs.gov for assistance (phone: 1-800-51 8-4726; e-mail at hffp://www.granfs.
gov/he/p/he/p./sp).
Applications submitted through www.granfs.gov will be time and date stamped electronically.
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Submitting Confidential Information
In accordance with 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 2.203, applicants may claim all or a portion of their
application/proposal as confidential business information. EPA will evaluate confidentiality claims in accordance
with 40 CFR Part 2. Applicants must clearly mark applications/proposals or portions of applications/proposals they
claim as confidential. If no claim of confidentiality is made, EPA is not required to make the inquiry to the applicant
otherwise required by 40 CFR 2.204(c)(2) prior to disclosure.
Application Assistance and Communications
In accordance with EPA's Assistance Agreement Competition Policy (EPA Order 5700.5A1), EPA staff will not meet
with individual applicants to discuss draft proposals, provide informal comments on draft proposals, or provide advice
to applicants on how to respond to ranking criteria. Applicants are responsible for the contents of their applications/
proposals. However, EPA will respond to questions in writing from individual applicants regarding threshold eligibility
criteria, administrative issues related to the submission of the proposal, and requests for clarification.
Submitting Multiple Applications
Students may apply for as many fellowships as desired. Separate, complete application packages (one original and
three copies) must be submitted for each fellowship project. Official transcripts may be photocopied if a student is
submitting more than one application package. If more than one project application is submitted, the student must
indicate the order of preference of each project on the Application Form.
Applications by Current NNEMS Fellows
A student who is currently holding a fellowship may apply for a new fellowship in 2008. The existing fellowship,
however, must be completed and the fellowship ended (see Procedures to Initiate and Complete a Fellowship on
pages 1 1 and 12) before a student will be considered eligible to receive and begin a new fellowship.
Submitting Applications for Consecutive Projects
Students may apply for consecutive projects, but the first fellowship must be completed before the second fellowship begins.
For example, an applicant may apply for a project that ends in August as well as for a project that begins in September.
The deadline for electronic or hard-copy submissions of applications for 2008 fellowships is
January 22, 2008. All hard-copy materials must be postmarked on or before January 22, 2008 to be eligible
for consideration. Applications postmarked after January 22, 2008 will not be accepted. Students wishing to
exercise the option of partial electronic submission must submit the SF 424 to www.gronfs.govby 1 1:59 p.m. on
January 22, 2008.
Mailing Address for Applications
Hard-copy applications must submitted via mail, courier, or commercial delivery service to:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1 881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200
Reston, VA 20191
The deadline for submitting applications for 2008 fellowships is
January 22, 2008. All hard-copy materials must be postmarked
on or before January 22, 2008 to be eligible for consideration.
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Evaluation and Selection of NNEMS Fellows
Evaluation of Applications
NNEMS fellowships are awarded annually on the basis of EPA's request for applications and established evaluation
criteria. Every application submitted for a specific fellowship will first be reviewed by external reviewers to determine
whether the eligibility requirements have been met. Applications that meet the eligibility requirements will subsequently
be reviewed by panels comprised of EPA staff members. The panels review and evaluate each application based
on the evaluation criteria listed below.
Relevancy of the classroom experience of the student as it relates to the EPA fellowship (maximum score = 15
points)
Student's understanding of the proposed EPA fellowship subject matter (maximum score = 1 0 points)
Relevancy of work experience of the student (whether volunteer activities, internships, or paid jobs) as it relates
to the EPA fellowship (maximum score = 1 0 points)
Relevancy of the student's academic studies to the EPA fellowship (maximum score = 5 points)
Leadership skills, written communication skills, and demonstrated success at working well in an office, laboratory,
or field environment, as appropriate to the project (maximum score = 5 points)
Potential for success, as reflected by academic records, letters of reference, and other relevant information (maximum
score = 5 points)
Applications that are scored highly based on the evaluation criteria listed above by the panels of reviewers are then
sent to the NNEMS staff and EPA project officers for consideration.
Selection and Notification of Award Status
Once EPA has made a decision about whom to award a fellowship, the EPA project officer will contact the student
to offer the fellowship and discuss specific details about the fellowship. Discussions between the project officer and
applicant are intended to produce a clear, mutual understanding of the details of the project and the results the
student wishes to achieve from the project. The student should expect to discuss with the EPA project officer general
information about the project, including:
Specific location where the project will be conducted;
Amount of the stipend to be paid to the student;
Approximate duration of the project;
Primary point of contact for the student;
Names of the EPA staff with whom the student will be working;
Access to telephone, e-mail, and the Internet; and
General sources of information that will be made available to the students (for example, previous research studies,
resources, etc.) and any non-monetary assistance that EPA may be able to provide to the student during the
fellowship
During the notification call, the EPA project officer will also review with the student the procedures he or she must follow
to initiate and complete the fellowship as described in detail under Procedures to Initiate and Complete a NNEMS
Fellowship on pages 1 1 and 12.
A background investigation for security purposes may be required of fellowship recipients, and personal information
about the recipient will be required to complete these investigations. EPA reserves the right to terminate the fellowship
agreement with a recipient if his or her background investigation reveals adverse information.
A student selected for a NNEMS fellowship must complete additional documentation required by the federal government
to apply for an official grant with EPA. The steps required to process a fellowship and the grant award are lengthy
(See Procedures to Initiate and Complete a Fellowship on pages 1 1 and 1 2 for more details).
Once a student has accepted a fellowship offer, the NNEMS staff will send to the student a Fellowship Application
Packet, instructions for completing the forms in the packet, and a copy of the Guidebook for NNEMS 2008 Fellows.
The forms must be completed and returned to the NNEMS staff within 2 weeks of receipt in order to begin
the processing of the paperwork required of all fellowships.
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Notification of Non-Selection
Students who are not selected for a 2008 fellowship will be notified initially by e-mail within 15 calendar days after
a decision of non-selection is made. An official notification letter will be sent to the student's address provided on
the NNEMS Application Form. Information on assistance agreement competition-related dispute procedures will also
be included.
Students selected to receive a NNEMS fellowship must complete
the forms in the Fellowship Application Packet within 2 weeks of
receipt of the forms from EPA.
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Procedures to Initiate and Complete a Fellowship
This section describes the procedures that students who are selected to receive NNEMS fellowships must follow to
initiate and complete fellowships.
How to Initiate a Fellowship
The steps required to process a fellowship and the grant award are lengthy. It is imperative
that students follow the instructions provided by EPA and submit all materials on time.
A student may not begin a fellowship until all of the required documents are submitted.
Step 1: Complete and Submit the Fellowship Application Packet Forms
A student selected for a NNEMS fellowship will receive a grant award in the form of a
stipend. Because a NNEMS fellowship is a grant issued by a federal agency, the student
must complete additional documentation required by the federal government. In addition
to completing a NNEMS application, a student selected for a NNEMS fellowship must
submit the forms described below to receive a fellowship grant.
An applicant selected to receive a fellowship will be notified by the EPA project officer.
NNEMS staff will then mail the student an official Fellowship Application Packet that includes
a Fellowship Application (EPA Form 5770-2) and a Fellowship Facilities and Commitment
Statement (5770-3).
The Fellowship Application Packet forms must be completed, signed, and returned to the
NNEMS staff within 2 weeks of receipt. A delay in the submittal of the paperwork will
result in a delay in the fellowship start date.
Step 2: Processing of the Fellowship Application
Upon receipt of the completed Fellowship Application Packet forms, NNEMS staff will work
with the EPA project officer to submit the necessary paperwork to EPA's Grant Administration
Division (GAD) for approval and award of the grant. All the information that the student
provided will be verified by GAD and entered into its computer files. The student's grant
will be assigned a number and a grants specialistwill process the student's forms and mail
the acceptance documents to the student's permanent mailing address for the student's
signature. The processing of the grant may take up to 6 weeks to complete. The official
notification of an award will be made by GAD. A Congressional notification period of 5
days must be observed before the acceptance documents are mailed to the student.
Step 3: Complete and Submit the Acceptance Documents
Approximately 6 weeks after the Fellowship Application Packet forms have been submitted to EPA,
the student will receive a Fellowship Agreement (EPA Form 5770-8), Fellowship Activation Notice
(EPA Form 5770-7), and EPA Fellowship Termination Notice (EPA Form 5770-9). The student
may not start work with EPA until they have signed and returned the Fellowship
Agreement. In addition, the student must have his or her EPA project officer sign
the Fellowship Activation Notice on the student's first day with EPA and return it to
GAD.
Fellowship Agreement (EPA Form 5770-8). The Fellowship Agreement is the
written agreement (including any amendments) between EPA and the student awarded
a fellowship. The amount of the fellowship award and the terms and conditions of the
fellowship are provided in the Fellowship Agreement. The student must sign the form and
return it to GAD at the address provided on the form within 3 weeks of receipt or within
a timeframe approved by GAD. If the student does not return the Fellowship Agreement
or requests an extension of the acceptance time limit within 3 weeks, the proposed start
date of his or her fellowship will be delayed. EPA will not be responsible for any costs
incurred under a voided agreement.
DEADLINES
Within 2 weeks
of receipt
Up to 6 weeks
following receipt
of the Fellowship
Application Packet
by EPA
Within 3 weeks
of receipt
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Step 3 Continued...
Fellowship Activation Notice (EPA Form 5770-7). The Fellowship Activation
Notice should be signed by the EPA project officer on the student's first day of work.
The EPA project officer then should return the signed form to GAD. Once the signed
Fellowship Activation Notice is received, GAD is responsible for sending the notice to
EPA's Financial Management Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, to authorize payments to the
student. If the Fellowship Activation Notice is not submitted to GAD within 90 days of the
start of the fellowship, EPA will initiate action to terminate the fellowship agreement.
EPA Fellowship Termination Notice. The EPA Fellowship Termination Notice should
be submitted as indicated in "How to Complete a Fellowship" at the end of his or her
work with EPA.
Step 4: Begin the Fellowship
The student should begin the fellowship on the date and at the location arranged with the
EPA project officer and specified in the Fellowship Agreement.
How to Complete a Fellowship
At the completion of a NNEMS fellowship, all NNEMS fellows are required to:
Step 1: Submit a Final Report of the Project
Copies of the final report must be provided to the EPA project officer as well as to the
NNEMS staff identified on page 1. The report should be submitted on the last day of the
fellowship. Unless directed otherwise by the EPA project officer, the report should summarize
the specific project undertaken by the student and the project results.
Step 2: Submit the EPA Fellowship Termination Notice
(EPA Form 5770-9)
The EPA Fellowship Termination Notice (EPA Form 5770-9) must be completed, signed
by the EPA project officer, and submitted to EPA's Financial Management Center in Las
Vegas, Nevada, on the last day of the fellowship. The final payment for the balance of the
fellowship award, if any, is typically mailed to the student within 2 weeks after the fellowship
has officially ended.
Step 3: Retain All Records
The student is required to retain all records related to the fellowship for 3 years following
the completion date identified on the EPA Fellowship Termination Notice.
Please note that EPA, the Inspector General, the Comptroller General of the United States,
and any of their duly authorized representatives have the right of timely and unrestricted
access to a student's documents, papers, or other records related to a fellowship in
order to make audits, examinations, excerpts, transcripts, and copies of such documents.
The rights of access in this paragraph are not limited to the required retention period but
shall last as long as records are retained.
DEADLINES
First day of
fellowship
Last day
of fellowship
Varies, as agreed by
EPA project officer
and student
DEADLINES
Last day
of fellowship
Last day
of fellowship
3 years after
completion of
fellowship
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Guidelines for NNEMS Fellows
Provided below are the general rules and regulations that guide NNEMS fellows.
Payment of the Grant
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Students selected for a fellowship receive a grant award in the form of a stipend. The grant is paid in monthly
installments based on the duration of the project. EPA will not make payments under a fellowship agreement until
the award official receives the signed Fellowship Activation Notice. Unless the fellowship provides another payment
process, the student may request EPA to make the stipend payment as follows:
A portion paid directly to the educational institution for tuition costs, or
Payment to the student on a monthly basis or another basis approved by the EPA project officer and as stated
in the Fellowship Agreement. The payment may be made directly to the student or by direct deposit. Students
interested in direct deposit should complete the Fellowship Stipend Payment Enrollment Form that is included in the
Guidebook for NNEMS 2008 Fellows. Once the form is completed and returned to EPA's Financial Management
Center, the stipend payment will be made by direct deposit.
The first stipend payment is typically received approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the fellowship begins.
Tuition costs sent directly to the educational institution attended by
the student are tax exempt. Students who prefer that their tuition costs
be sent directly to their educational institution must make this request of
their EPA project officer when initially accepting their fellowship offer.
Taxes
EPA does not withhold any taxes nor generate an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement;
nonetheless, the stipend amount is taxable. Students must maintain a record of their stipend amount and file their
own taxes. According to the rules of the IRS, portions of the stipend may be tax exempt. Tax-exempt funds for
NNEMS fellowships include the portion of money sent directly to a student's school for tuition. These funds do not
have to be reported to the IRS. The IRS recommends that students pay quarterly taxes on large stipend amounts in
order to minimize the possibility of being assessed a penalty at the end of the year. Please see Appendix C: IRS
Publication 970: Tax Benefits for Education, for detailed information and instructions for filing taxes on a fellowship
award. Please contact your local IRS office if you have further questions.
Important Tax Information:
EPA does not withhold any taxes nor generate an IRS Form W-2;
The stipend amount is taxable, although the portion of the
stipend used for tuition costs is tax exempt (see above,
Payment of the Grant);
Students are required to keep their own income records and
file their own taxes;
Students will not receive an IRS Form W-2 from EPA.
Benefits
A student selected for a NNEMS fellowship is an EPA grant recipient, not a federal employee. As such, the student will
not accrue leave, will not be entitled to health or life insurance benefits, nor have taxes withheld from his or her stipend.
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Travel and Housing
EPA is not responsible for a student's travel expenses to and from the project site nor for the student's housing costs.
If selected for a NNEMS fellowship that is located away from home or school, students are responsible for making
their own arrangements for travel and housing.
If a student is required to participate in official travel during the performance of a project, EPA will add to the stipend
additional funds to cover associated travel costs. Because students will not be reimbursed for any unapproved travel costs,
it is very important that students do not incur any travel expenses until the stipend has been increased to cover such costs.
NNEMS fellows may not drive a government-owned (EPA or General Services Administration [GSA]) vehicle; however,
they may ride as passengers in government-owned vehicles.
If a student must travel for research purposes, he or she does so at his or her own risk; EPA is not responsible for any
accidents that may occur. Please see the following section about liabilities for more information.
Liabilities
The issue of liability for injuries that result from the acts of NNEMS fellows arises with respect to two categories of
injured persons: the NNEMS fellow and all others.
In the case of a NNEMS fellow who is injured while performing his or her fellowship, it is important to recognize
that the fellow is not a federal employee. Rather, as the recipient of a stipend that is comprised of grant monies, the
student is a grantee. As such, the student is not entitled to compensation for on-the-job injuries under the Federal
Employees Compensation Act (FECA), Section 5 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) §§ 91 01 et seq. The government
is not responsible for any accidents that may occur on site or during the course of required travel for a fellowship.
In the event that a student's injury is the result of negligence on the part of an EPA employee, the student may be
eligible for compensation under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1 346, 2671-2680.3
In instances in which a student injures others, in the execution of his or her research duties, the government generally
is not liable under the FTCA for any injury that results from the student's negligent acts because the student is not
a federal employee.
In summary, a student may be vulnerable to significant personal liability for any damages or injuries that may result from
his or her acts. Consequently, EPA recommends that students be fully informed of their exposure to personal liability and
suggests that students may wish to secure personal injury insurance. EPA project officers or managers should not place
the students in hazardous situations or in situations in which a considerable potential for accident or injury exists.
Student Program Evaluation
In an effort to continuously improve the NNEMS program each year, EPA may contact NNEMS fellows by telephone
or e-mail to determine their overall satisfaction with the NNEMS program and to request suggestions for improving the
program in future years. Participation in the evaluation will take no more than a few minutes and is voluntary.
Confidential Business Information
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NNEMS fellows are not permitted access to or use of Confidential Business Information (typically referred to as "CBI")
or enforcement-sensitive information.
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Resolution of Disputes
Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution
procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630, (January 26, 2005) which can be found at
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-1371.htm
3 The FTCA provides a cause of action against the United States to individuals who incur damage to property or suffer personal injury
as a result of a negligent or wrongful act or omission of a government employee acting within the scope of his or her employment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Listed below are questions asked by applicants to the NNEMS program in previous years, as well as by students
who received fellowship awards.
Q How would I obtain information, specifically application materials, for a fellowship in environmental science?
A Detailed information about EPA's NNEMS Program, including application forms, is available in this catalog
online at www.epa.gov/education/students.html, and online at www.granfs.gov. Undergraduate
or graduate students pursuing environmental programs are encouraged to apply. Updated program and
application materials are posted on the Web site each year, typically in November.
Q I am interested in applying for a NNEMS fellowship, but I do not have a NNEMS Program Coordinator at my
school. May I apply?
A Yes, any eligible student may apply for a NNEMS fellowship, regardless of whether or not there is a NNEMS
Program Coordinator at his or her university.
Q I am graduating in May 2008 and will be taking a year off before attending graduate school in the Fall of 2009.
Am I eligible to apply for a fellowship scheduled to take place during the Summer of 2008?
A No, only students who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school at the time of fellowship award
are eligible.
Q I am interested in the NNEMS Fellowship Program, but no projects are being offered this year in the state in
which I live. May I apply for projects outside my home state?
A Yes, you may apply for fellowships located outside your home state, but EPA will not provide funding to cover
transportation or housing costs.
Q Is the NNEMS program open to international students who attend U.S. universities or colleges?
A No. The NNEMS program is only available for students who are citizens of the United States, its territories or
possessions, or who are lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residency. The U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services defines lawful permanent residency as any person not a citizen of the United States who is
residing in the United States under legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence as an immigrant,
also known as "Permanent Resident Alien," "Resident Alien Permit Holder," and "Green Card Holder". A lawful
permanent resident must provide his or her Green Card number on his or her application.
Q I am an American citizen currently enrolled as a full-time graduate student at Cambridge University. Are American
students pursuing graduate-level studies in the area of environmental management/environmental protection at
Cambridge University eligible to apply for the NNEMS Fellowship Program?
A Yes. You are eligible to apply for a NNEMS fellowship because you are a U.S. citizen, Cambridge University is
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a fully accredited academic institution, and you are enrolled
in an academic program directly related to pollution control or environmental protection.
Q Are high school students eligible for the NNEMS Fellowship Program?
A No, only undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for NNEMS fellowships.
Q Do the project descriptions offered in the NNEMS Catalog remain the same each year, or are new projects
offered each year?
A The number and types of projects change each year depending on EPA's departmental and program issues and
priorities, as well as funding available for the fellowships.
Q Do applications have to be received or postmarked by the date of the deadline?
A The application packets must be postmarked on or before the date of the deadline. The deadline for the 2008
program is January 22, 2008.
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Q May my academic advisor mail the NNEMS Reference Form required for the NNEMS application under separate
cover, or must the reference be included in the original application packet?
A We prefer that the Reference Form be included in the application package, but your advisor may send the form
directly to the NNEMS Fellowship Program. However, please be sure to note on your application packet that
the form will be coming under separate cover. In addition, the form must be received by the deadline and be
clearly marked to correspond with your application.
Q If I request an original, sealed transcript, may I break the seal to make copies of the transcript as required?
A Yes. If you receive one original transcript from your university's records office, you may open the sealed envelope
to make photocopies. Please include the envelope that contained the original transcript in the application
package and note that it was opened to make the photocopies.
Q I am interested in applying for a NNEMS fellowship and would like to apply for multiple projects. Do I need to
submit original transcripts for each of the projects?
A You must submit an original transcript and three copies of your transcripts for at least one of the projects for which
you are applying. You are permitted to include copies of your transcript for other projects for which you are
applying. See the section, How to Apply, on page 5 for detailed instructions on applying for a fellowship.
Q I have been selected for one of the projects for which I submitted an application, but have decided to decline
the offer. Would I be penalized for the other project or projects for which I applied?
A No, you would not be penalized for declining a fellowship offer. The criteria for evaluating and selecting NNEMS
fellows are based on determining who is the most qualified candidate who will meet the needs of the specific project.
Q When do we find out whether we were selected for the NNEMS Program?
A Most candidates are notified of their acceptance in April or May. Students who are not awarded fellowships
are typically notified in late April or early May, or within 15 calendar days after a decision of non-selection.
Q I just started work on my project. When can I expect my first stipend check?
A You should get your first check within 4 to 6 weeks after returning the signed Fellowship Agreement and the signed
Fellowship Activation Notice to the Grants Administration Division (see Procedures to Initiate and Complete a
Fellowship on page 1 1). The Fellowship Agreement should be signed and returned immediately upon receipt,
and the Fellowship Activation Notice should be signed by your EPA project officer and submitted to the Grants
Administration Division on your first day of work.
Q I have been receiving my stipend checks monthly, but I've noticed that no taxes are being deducted. Are fellowships
taxable?
A Yes. While EPA does not withhold any taxes, nor generate an IRS Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, the stipend
amount is taxable. Students must maintain a record of their stipend amount and file their own taxes. According to
the latest IRS rules, portions of the stipend may be tax exempt. Tax-exempt funds include, for example, the portion
of money sent directly to a student's school for tuition and supplies. These funds do not have to be reported to
the IRS. The IRS recommends that students pay quarterly taxes on large stipend amounts to minimize the potential
for a penalty at the end of the year. Appendix C provides information about filing taxes on the fellowship award.
Please contact the IRS for any further information related to the filing of taxes on a fellowship grant.
Q My project report has been finalized, and I've given a copy to my project officer and the NNEMS staff. May I
copyright the report or have it published in a periodical?
A Yes. Because NNEMS students are grantees, you have copyright authority without having to seek the approval of the
federal government as discussed in 40 CFR, Subchapter B - Grants and Other Federal Assistance, Part 30, Subpart
C - Post Award Requirements, 30.36. Please consult the CFR for limitations and exceptions to this authority.
Q What if a project description is described minimally? How can I develop my Proposed Research Plan in
response?
A If you would like additional information on or clarification of a specific project, please complete and submit the
"Project-specific Questions" form that is available online at www.epa.gov/ec/ucafion/NNE/M5/200Spro/ecfs.
html. A response to your question will be provided by e-mail as soon as possible.
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Catalog of 2008 Fellowships
Described on the following pages are the NNEMS fellowships being offered in 2008. As discussed in detail in the
Overview of the NNEMS Program section, the fellowships are organized under five categories:
Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
Fellowships offered in this category provide students an opportunity to review and evaluate existing policies and
regulations, as well as conduct research related to the development of new policies. The projects may include a
component that focuses on environmental compliance.
Environmental Management and Administration
The topics of fellowships in this category focus on environmental management goals.
Environmental Science
Fellowships in this category typically include direct participation in field studies and laboratory research.
Environmental policy and regulation review requiring technical expertise is included in the Environmental Policy,
Regulation, and Law category described above.
Public Relations and Communications
These types of fellowships include the review and analysis of public response to EPA policies and regulations, as
well as general public opinion of environmental issues. The projects may include the development of communication
tools; for example, pamphlets and informational materials.
Computer Programming and Development
Fellowships in this category may include the development of computer software, the development and querying
of databases, and the design of programming functions required in laboratory work.
The fellowships are organized by category and listed in numerical order by project number. Each entry presents
a description of the fellowship and identifies the EPA office that is sponsoring the fellowship, the location at which
the fellowship will be conducted, the timeframe for the project, the desired educational level of the student, and the
name of the EPA project officer.
Provided on the following pages is a matrix that identifies for each project offered in 2008 the project number,
category, desired educational level of the student, location, and duration of the project.
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2008 Fellowships
Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 3 - Philadelphia, PA
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/22/2008
Project Officer:
Jessica Martinsen
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-101
Project Title:
Wetlands and Oceans Regulatory Process
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Environmental Programs
Office Mission:
The Office of Environmental Programs is responsible for implementation of
the Wetlands Program under Section 404 of the CWA, the National NEPA
Program, and the Coastal and Oceans Monitoring Programs. The branch
integrates regulatory responsibilities and activities in innovative ways to
maximize environmental benefits.
Project Overview:
The Clean Water Act was signed into law with the goal of maintaining or restoring the biological, chemical, and physical
integrity of waters of the United States. Section 404 of the act establishes a program to regulate the placement of dredge
or fill material into waters of the United States. The regulatory program is jointly administered by EPA and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. EPA develops and interprets policy, guidance, and environmental criteria to evaluate permit applications,
reviews and provides comments on individual permit applications, and enforces provisions of Section 404. This program
is dynamic and evolving. The NNEMS fellow will work with the Wetlands and Oceans team to conduct research on case-
by-case specific project impacts. The student will also conduct research on the Rapanos Guidance, which will determine
the significant nexus of smaller streams and wetlands to traditionally navigable waters and identify hydrologic models in
support of flow determinations.
This is a dynamic and evolving program. The NNEMS fellow will work with the Wetlands and Oceans team to assess permit
applications, conduct research on case-by-case specific project impacts and develop criteria to evaluate the environmental
effects of those impacts which will provide evidence in the support of EPA's permit and enforcement activities. The student will
also provide research in support of the Rapanos Guidance which will assist in determining the significant nexus of smaller
streams and wetlands to traditionally navigable waters and identify hydrologic models in support of flow determinations.
Project Goals:
The student will acquire and enhance his or her knowledge in wetland science and what the federal and state
governments do to regulate those wetlands and oceans. The student will also obtain valuable insight into the role
of various stakeholders in the process. The experience will enhance the student's understanding of environmental
laws, regulations, and policies.
Final Product of the Project:
As a result of the on-hands training the student receives, he or she will develop a compendium of permit review and
enforcement resources.
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Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters - Washington, DC
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 9/1/2008
Project Officer:
Richard Mattick
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-102
Project Title:
Risk Assessment and Risk Management of Engineered Nanomaterials
in the Environment
Sponsoring Office:
FARMS, 0PM, OSWER
Office Mission:
Hazardous waste is a waste with properties that make it dangerous or
potentially harmful to human health or the environment. The universe of
hazardous wastes is large and diverse. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They
can be the by-products of manufacturing processes or simply discarded commercial products, such as cleaning fluids
or pesticides. In regulatory terms, a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste is a waste
that appears on one of the four hazardous wastes lists (F-list, K-list, P-list, or U-list) or that exhibits at least one of four
characteristics ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity. Hazardous waste is regulated under RCRA Subtitle
C. Superfund is the name given to the environmental program established to address abandoned hazardous waste
sites. It is also the name of the fund established by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1 980, as amended (CERCLA statute, CERCLA overview). This law was enacted in the wake of the
discovery of toxic waste dumps such as Love Canal and Times Beach in the 1970s. It allows EPA to clean up such
sites and to compel responsible parties to perform cleanups or reimburse the government for EPA-lead cleanups.
Project Overview:
The Agency has a leading role in understanding issues related to nanotechnology and the environment. By
administering environmental statutes, EPA has gained expertise in identifying, obtaining, and using scientific
information to inform decisions on human health and ecological safety. There are very little data on the potential
hazard, effects, exposure, or movement and transformation of nanomaterials in the environment. Nanomaterials in
a growing number of commercial products may enter the waste stream. In addition, nanomaterials are being used
in a number of settings as tools for remediation of pollution. In both instances, their hazards and exposure potential
need to be assessed. The fellow will work with Agency staff in a variety of offices within the Office of Solid Waste
and Emergency Response, the Office of Research and Development, and the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxic
Substances to help to understand and shape the identification and integration of research and assessment activities
related to assessment and management of the potential risks of engineered nanomaterials. The fellow will have
an opportunity to study, evaluate, and to contribute to the development of science policy in this emerging area of
environmental policy and regulation. These responsibilities will be carried out primarily with respect to hazardous
waste management, including techniques for detection and analysis, environmental fate and transport, potential for
human exposure, use in remediation and emergency response, disposal, and regulatory considerations.
Project Goals:
The goal of the project is to facilitate and help to develop a coherent and integrated approach to this issue with
respect to key issues and research. The fellow will have an opportunity to study, evaluate, and to contribute to the
development of science policy in this emerging area of environmental policy and regulation.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow will be expected to develop a Nanotechnology White Paper that identifies research needs in this area and
to make presentations to EPA staff and management as well as others, as appropriate, on the results of this effort.
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Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 4 - Research Triangle
Park, NC
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 8/21/2008
Project Officer:
Randall Waite
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-103
Project Title:
Air Quality Impacts on Ecosystem Services
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Office Mission:
The Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards' (OAQPS) primary mission
is to preserve and improve air quality in the United States.
Project Overview:
Changes in air quality affect ecosystems and the services they provide,
and it is therefore important to understand the ecological impacts of air quality. The selected fellow will design
and implement a research project that furthers the knowledge base of the critical linkages between ecosystems and
air quality. Specifically, the fellow will investigate the potential impacts of changing air quality on the services that
ecosystems supply. The fellow will meet with experts across EPA and government, including those in the Office of
Air and Radiation and the Office of Research and Development, as well as experts in academia, to gather relevant
peer-reviewed data and literature.
Project Goals:
The fellow will gain critical insight into the state of the science and potential policy applications of that science and
be exposed to a range of federal research and policy perspectives.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow will develop a final report and presentation summarizing the state of the science on the specific ecosystem
services-air quality topic.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-104
Project Title:
Potomac Watershed Land Prioritization Strategy
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Drinking Water and Source Water Protection,
Water Protection Division
Office Mission:
The mission of the Office of Drinking Water and Source Water
Protection, Water Protection Division, is to protect sources of drinking
water, maintain optimal water treatment, and ensure public health
protection.
Project Overview:
Land conservation is becoming an extremely important aspect of protecting surface and ground water sources of
drinking water. It is also a difficult activity to put into practice in the Eastern United States, as land is being developed
for residential or commercial use at a rapidly increasing rate. Drinking water source protection depends on the
ability of the land to slowly discharge precipitation runoff without releasing sediments, pollutants, and pathogenic
microorganisms that man is responsible for placing on or in the land. Rapid land development requires a careful and
Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student to Ph.D. Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 3 - Philadelphia, PA
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 12/20/2008
Project Officer:
Rick Rogers
Charles Kanetsky
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concise analysis of available open space that would provide the best water quality protection if it were conserved
and not developed, or developed in low-impact ways. This project will require a detailed analysis using geographic
information systems (GIS) and various data layers to produce a model that will predict the best open space to protect
in terms of drinking water source quality protection. This project will involve the acquisition and analysis of spatially
arrayed data such as aquatic resources (for example water quality, hydric soils, floodplains, forested water quality,
riparian water quality, Clean Water Act 305(b) and 303(d) data, impervious coverages, and drinking water intake
locations), terrestrial resources (such as natural resource areas and sewered and non-sewered areas, water supply
distribution system areas, source water assessment areas, high-value waters, agricultural lands, and forested lands),
and others like these. Building on other publicly available land conservation predictive models, the student will
develop the best data layers for predicting land conservation priorities for drinking water source protection by using
overlapping data layers and conducting geo-spatial analysis to identify areas that will deliver multiple benefits from
being conserved.
Project Goals:
The student will gain experience using GIS and various data layers and experience assessing open space for drinking
water source quality protection.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop a GIS-based predictive model and a narrative report to prioritize open lands within the
Potomac River Basin that will provide the most benefits to surface water and ground water quality. The focus will
be on drinking water supplies and protection of public health of the residents of the basin, including Washington,
DC, residents and workers and visitors, who consume water that comes from the Potomac basin, through sustaining
and delivering safe drinking water.
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Desired Level of Education:
Freshman to Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 10 - Seattle, WA
Preferred Project Period:
6/15/2008 to 9/15/2008
Project Officer:
felly Huynh
Sally Hanft
Project Number: 2008-201
Project Title:
Risk Management Program Compliance Assistance
Sponsoring Office:
Environmental Cleanup Office/Emergency Response Unit
Office Mission:
The primary mission of the Emergency Response Unit is to prevent, prepare,
and respond to emergency incidents that could affect human health and
the environment. The Risk Management Program (RMP) is a prevention
program designed to protect workers and the public from off-site releases
of hazardous substances. The EPA Region 10 RMP regulates approximately
472 facilities that store, generate, or use one or more of 144 toxic and flammable substances at or above EPA-
designated threshold quantities. Facilities are required to submit a Risk Management Plan (summary checklist) to
EPA and develop and implement a comprehensive program. In addition to preventing releases of the RMP-covered
substance or substances through process safety management, the RMP requires that facilities have a complete and
current plan for responding to an accidental release.
Project Overview:
The student will have an opportunity to participate in many aspects of the Clean Air Act Risk Management Program
(RMP) program. The fellow will research current outreach and compliance assistance information and determine
what additional information would benefit the prevention of hazardous chemical releases. The project may also
involve researching human health and environmental impacts from accidental releases. The fellow will interact with
other federal, state, and local government agencies and have an opportunity for limited travel. The fellow will be
exposed to the broader mission of the Emergency Response Unit, including the Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act (EPCRA), the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), removal cleanups, and first-response activities.
Project Goals:
The student will gain knowledge of EPA's RMP, EPCRA, OPA, and other emergency response programs. The student
will enhance his or her writing, communication, and presentation skills and participate in briefings and meetings.
The student will understand the challenges posed to EPA and the regulated community as they relate to enforcing
and complying with the RMP and prioritizing methods for enhanced compliance assistance.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop a report containing visuals that summarizes his or her research.
Project Number: 2008-202
Project Title:
STOrage and RETrieval (STORET) Water Quality Exchange (WQX) in Region 3
Sponsoring Office:
EPA Region III Water Protection Division
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Senior
Project Location:
EPA Region 3 - Philadelphia, PA
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/22/2008
Project Officer:
Larry Merrill
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Office Mission:
The Office of Standards, Assessment, and Information Management works with state and interstate agencies on
assessment of water quality conditions, manages EPA's water quality database (STORE!) functions for Region 3, and
develops tools to enhance entry and retrieval of water quality data by and for interested organizations in Region 3.
Project Overview:
During fiscal year (FY) 2008, sufficient progress will have been made in the STOrage and RETrieval (STORET)
Water Quality Exchange (WQX) program to require an enhancement of regional functions and tasks to implement
this program with Region 3 states and other organizations. STORET, EPA's principal water quality database, is
undergoing a transition to a web-based system of both data entry and retrieval. This transition is expected to
expand the potential users of STORET. Region 3, in conjunction with Headquarters, will work with states and other
key organizations on the transition to STORET WQX, and a review of STORET WQX functions and benchmarking
current developments from other users will assist Regional staff in this initiative. Region 3 is also emphasizing the role
of volunteer monitoring organizations (a regional conference is scheduled for October 2007), and the expectation
is there will be considerable interest in the use of STORET WQX from many additional organizations. Region 3 is
developing an implementation plan for primary users. In addition, through training, technical reviews, and assessment
of available practices, a project plan is being developed for outreach and eventual implementation of procedures to
expand the use of STORET WQX to many other Region 3 stakeholder organizations. This effort will likely include a
pilot study of STORET WQX input from one or more organizations. Under this project, the student will interact with
state, tribal, and other stakeholders and research water quality monitoring data.
Project Goals:
The student will gain knowledge of the STORET WQX program and water quality monitoring data. The student will
also be provided opportunities to interact with Region 3 stakeholders.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop a report outlining his or her water quality monitoring data research.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-203
Project Title:
Addressing Leaking Underground Storage Tanks
Sponsoring Office:
OSWER/OUST/lmplementation Division
Office Mission:
The goal of the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Office of
Underground Storage Tanks, Implementation division is protecting human
health and the environment by preventing leaks from regulated underground
storage tanks (USTs): ensuring operational compliance with leak prevention
and detection regulations; and assisting the cleanup of releases of petroleum
products from regulated tanks.
Project Overview:
EPA's federal underground storage (UST) regulations require that contaminated UST sites must be cleaned up to
restore and protect groundwater resources and create a safe environment for those who live or work around these
sites. Petroleum releases can contain contaminants of concern that can make water unpleasant to drink or produce
long-term health effects. EPA is committed to helping state and local agencies make cleanups faster, more effective,
and less expensive. EPA is working with states to encourage and disseminate the use of effective assessment
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Ph.D. Student
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters - Arlington
(Crystal City), VA
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/22/2008
Project Officer:
Adam Klinger
Carolyn Hoskinson
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techniques, technologies, and funding mechanisms. EPA leverages its grant money to encourage both environmentally
effective cleanups and the redevelopment of formerly contaminated areas. The student will research and evaluate
impediments facing regions and states in cleaning up the backlog of sites where leaks from underground storage
tanks have occurred. The student will further explore the specific policy, financial, and technical approaches used
to remediate contaminated properties.
Project Goals:
The student will gain knowledge of a successfully delegated federal environmental program and how various levels
of government (federal, state, local and tribal) collaborate to solve environmental problems.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop issue papers on his or her research about the causes contributing to the site backlog. In
addition, the student will perform analyses of the site backlog in selected states and present these findings in a final
presentation.
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Junior to Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters - Arlington, VA
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/22/2008
Project Officer:
Cheryl Johnson
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-301
Project Title:
Survey of Approaches to Characterizing Emerging Contaminants
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation/Technology
Innovation Program
Office Mission:
EPA's Technology Innovation Program (TIP) advocates the development
and application of new treatment and characterization technologies by
government and industry to contaminated waste sites.
Project Overview:
This project will enable the selected fellow to develop a basic understanding about newly identified contaminants
of potential concern for EPA's Superfund program. This project will focus on one or both of the following topics: (1)
polybrominated flame retardants (BFRs), or (2) analytical chemistry methods associated with metal speciation. BFRs
are one of several "emerging contaminants" that have been identified as contaminants that may require EPA Office
of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation's attention in the future because they may cause adverse health
affects and may be widespread in the environment. BFRs may disrupt endocrine function, and some sources suggest
that their concentrations in the environment will surpass polychlorinated biphenyls. One of the major sources of
potential BFRs has been identified in electronic waste and plastic waste, making leachates from landfills a potential
significant source of BFRs. The fate and transport of these chemicals is not fully understood, making this an area of
significant interest to the scientific community. Metal speciation can also be a significant issue at hazardous waste
sites. Work on this topic will focus on summarizing currently available analytical chemistry methods. The fellow
will review scientific journal articles, search Web sites, and contact individuals.
Project Goals:
Through this project, the fellow will gain a greater knowledge of the kinds of chemicals that pose risk to humans
and the environment and the analytical methods available for detecting them at hazardous waste sites. During the
course of the summer, the fellow will become familiar with the currently available analytical services and programs
that support cleanups in the 1 0 EPA regions. The fellow will gain a basic understanding of the fate and transport of
emerging contaminants such as BFRs, as well as their potential adverse health effects. The fellow will also benefit
from exposure to the organization, operation, and mission of EPA.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow will use a case study approach to investigate how specific sites or research studies have approached the
characterization of the emerging contaminants under review. The fellow will provide a summary report of his or
her recommendations and findings.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-302
Project Title:
Benefits of Phytoremediation
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation/Technology
Innovation Program
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters - Arlington, VA
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/22/2008
Project Officer:
Cheryl Johnson
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Office Mission:
EPA's Technology Innovation Program (TIP) advocates the development and application of new treatment and
characterization technologies by government and industry to contaminated waste sites.
Project Overview:
The fellow will gain knowledge of and research the beneficial ecological impacts of phytoremediation. Phytoremediation
is the use of vegetation for the cleanup of contaminated groundwater, soil, and sediment. The qualitative benefits
of phytoremediation are well characterized, but the quantitative benefits are not as well known. The fellow will
investigate carbon sequestration, soil erosion, air and water quality, and storm water runoff. This task will be
completed by reviewing articles, searching Web sites, as well as contacting individuals.
Project Goals:
Through this project, the fellow will gain a greater knowledge of phytoremediation and the ways to quantify the
ecological beneficial impacts of phytoremediation. The student will also benefit from exposure to the organization,
operations, and mission of EPA.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will provide a written report and give a brief oral presentation to the division on the beneficial ecological
impacts of phytoremediation.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-303
Project Title:
Environmental Stewardship and Pollution Prevention Fellowship Program
Sponsoring Office:
Pollution Prevention Team/Division of Environmental Protection
and Planning
Office Mission:
The team has overall responsibility for Region 2 Pollution Prevention
Programs.
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Ph.D. Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 2 - New York City, NY
Preferred Project Period:
6/15/2008 to 12/15/2008
Project Officer:
Carlos Ramos
Project Overview:
The student will research available sustainable tools (such as green engineering, green chemistry, design for the
environment, environmental management systems, and industrial ecology), and explore their application and
dissemination in the pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors. The pharmaceutical industry, widely represented in Region
2, has one of the highest waste generation rates per pound of product produced, and the highest amount of organic
solvents used per pound of product produced for any commercial operation. Hospitality, a major segment of the
regional economy, is ideally amenable to stewardship and pollution prevention (P2) approaches (conceptualization,
design, construction, and operation). The student will research sector specific sustainable tools that result in enhanced
environmental and economic performance. The student or students will have the opportunity to interact with industry
(pharmaceutical manufacturers and hotels), academia, government (state and local), and other relevant stakeholders
in the community (such as trade associations and professional associations).
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Project Goals:
The student will develop documents that elucidate sustainable tools applicable to the pharmaceutical and hospitality
sectors. The student will gain knowledge in the state of the science of sustainability approaches, and experience in
the development of technology transfer documents.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop case studies and a final presentation that elucidates sustainable tools applicable to the
pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors.
Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student to Ph.D. Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 4 - Research Triangle
Park, NC
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 9/1/2008
Project Officer:
Neal Fann
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-304
Project Title:
Estimating the Benefits of Improved Air Quality
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards,
Health and Environmental Impacts Division, Air Benefits and Cost Group
Office Mission:
The mission of Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS is to
lead and manage national air quality programs to protect public health and
the environment from air pollution. The Air Benefit and Cost Group within
OAQPS is charged with estimating the benefits and costs of achieving air
quality management strategies and standards.
Project Overview:
The process of estimating the human health and environmental benefits of improvements in air quality is both
controversial and technically complex. The academic literature regularly generates new data and techniques that
can be used to estimate air pollution control benefits. The fellow will explore innovative and novel benefits estimation
methods to be used in the course of estimating human health and ecological air quality benefits. Such research
could focus on developing methods to estimate certain benefits of air quality impacts that have previously not been
quantified or valued; new epidemiological studies that have not yet been considered; new health impact functions;
new valuation studies and methods that have not yet been considered; and new approaches to estimating the baseline
incidence of certain adverse health effects.
Project Goals:
The student working on this project can expect to increase his or her knowledge of environmental health science,
microeconomics, air quality modeling and policy analysis. Research completed under this fellowship could inform
a Master's Thesis or PhD dissertation.
Final Product of the Project:
Upon the completion of the project, the fellow will have accomplished one or more of the following: (1) identified a
new or improved method for quantifying the benefits of improved air quality on a human health or ecological endpoint;
(2) identified new methods for estimating the baseline incidence rate for one or more human health endpoints. The
fellow will develop a final report and presentation summarizing his or her findings.
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Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student to Ph.D. Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 3 - Washington, DC
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 8/31/2008
Project Officer:
Rick Rogers
Jennie Saxe
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-305
Project Title:
Study of Conventional Drinking Water Treatment Practice Possibilities for the
Washington Aqueduct Treatment Works
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Drinking Water and Source Water Protection, Water Protection
Division
Office Mission:
The mission of the Office of Drinking Water and Source Water Protection,
Water Protection Division, is to protect sources of drinking water, maintain
optimal water treatment, and ensure public health protection.
Project Overview:
The project involves performing literature research, desktop analysis, and bench-scale testing and laboratory analysis
to study conventional drinking water treatment processes. Treatment studies will be identified at the start of the
project based on the greatest need and may include the following: (1) evaluate the impact of alternative coagulants
on organic removal, residuals generation, or distribution system water quality; (2) evaluate the impact of the use of
hypochlorite for disinfection, versus chlorine, on distribution system water quality and other regulated parameters; and
(3) evaluate the effectiveness of alternative conventional treatment processes on Endocrine Disruption Compounds.
Project Goals:
The student will learn about drinking water treatment options in relation to current and emerging issues.
Final Product of the Project:
The final product is a report submitted to EPA, including a summary of literature research, desktop analysis, and
bench-scale testing and laboratory analysis.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-306
Project Title:
Long Island Sound Habitat Restoration
Sponsoring Office:
EPA Long Island Sound Office
Office Mission:
The mission of the Long Island Sound office is to coordinate the
implementation of the Long Island Sound Comprehensive Conservation
and Management Plan developed under the National Estuary Program.
Project Overview:
Because the magnitude of degraded wetlands or river migratory corridors blocked for fish passage has not been
evaluated and documented, it is difficult to relate the restoration objectives to the total need. In other words, how does
restoration achieved in the past and targeted in the future compare with the total amount that can be restored? Are
we scratching the surface or making a sizable dent? This project will result in a clear picture of the total river miles
of river migratory corridors and the amount currently blocked as well as the total universe of restorable habitat.
Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student to Ph.D. Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 1 - Stamford, CT
Preferred Project Period:
7/1/2008 to 10/15/2008
Project Officer:
Mark Tedesco
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During this project, the student will (1) populate a geographic information system (GIS) database with all completed
river migratory corridors projects, treating migratory routes like transportation corridors and assigning the line segments
attribute information (such as miles, species, or dams); (2) review and update a catalogue of potentially degraded
tidal wetlands using aerial photography; (3)identify the abundance of Phragmites to help identify potential degraded
tidal wetlands; (4) assess which of these sites may have tidal flow restraints that are contributing to degradation; and
(5)compare the total area of wetlands and area of degraded wetlands with the wetland restoration targets.
These data can be compared with past and future restoration targets. The information would put into perspective
past and targeted accomplishments in restoring habitat with the total need.
Project Goals:
The student will learn how to use GIS to identify potential degraded tidal wetlands and to compare that data against
past and future restoration efforts. This project will result in a clear picture of the total river miles of river migratory
corridors and the amount currently blocked as well as the total universe of restorable habitat. The information would
put into perspective past and targeted accomplishments in restoring habitat with the total need.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop a report of potential and completed habitat restoration sites and fish passages in the Long
Island Sound watershed area in New York and Connecticut.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-307
Project Title:
EPA/FHWA Green Highway Program
Sponsoring Office:
OSWP, WPD, Region III
Office Mission:
The mission of the Office of States and Watersheds Partnerships is to develop
and implement partnerships among governmental and non-governmental
entities for watershed restoration.
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 3 - Philadelphia, PA
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 8/31/2008
Project Officer:
Robert Runowski
Project Overview:
The student, with the Region 3 Office of States and Watersheds Partnerships (OSWP) and the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), will research the Green Highway Program (GHP) and its impacts on watersheds' restoration.
The student will identify sites and situations where the GHP has been used in Region 3. In addition, the student will
research the implications of low-impact development (LID) in watershed restoration and applicability to the GHP.
The applicant should have a functional understanding of basic environmental sciences and issues and knowledge
of Web sites. Field experience in stream monitoring and watershed issues would be beneficial.
Project Goals:
The student will learn about the GHP and its impacts on watersheds restoration. In addition, the student will learn
about the implications of LID in watershed restoration and applicability to the GHP.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will present his or her research on the GHP and LID implications in watershed restoration to staff from
EPA and FHWA.
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Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 3 - Philadelphia, PA
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 8/31/2008
Project Officer:
Robert Runowski
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-308
Project Title:
To Examine the Effectiveness of Low-Impact Development (LID) in Storm
Water Management
Sponsoring Office:
OSWP, WPD, Region III
Office Mission:
The mission of the Office of States and Watersheds Partnerships is to develop
and implement partnerships among governmental and non-governmental
entities for watershed restoration.
Project Overview:
The student, under the direction of Office of States and Watersheds Partnerships (OSWP) staff and with other
governmental and non-governmental organizations (NGO) partners, will work on low-impact development (LID)
projects in relation to storm water issues and incorporate findings into a watershed approach. The region is
promoting a "green" perspective to preserve diminishing environmental resources. The student will work with local
governments and other agencies to conduct research on LID projects throughout the U.S., primarily projects applicable
to environmental situations in Region 3. The student will examine the current storm water management activities
in the region to determine if LID applications could improve the effectiveness of storm water projects. Applicants
should have some experience in either environmental science or civil engineering and some basic field experience
in watersheds.
Project Goals:
The student will gain experience communicating with local governmental units and other agencies, and learn about
LID and storm water issues.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop a report of LID techniques within the watershed approach and present this or her findings
to Region 3 staff involved with storm water issues and remedial activities.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-309
Project Title:
To Employ Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to Identify Potential
Geographic Areas for Green Highway Program Investments
Sponsoring Office:
OSWP, WPD, Region III
Office Mission:
The mission of the Office of States and Watersheds Partnerships is to develop
and implement partnerships among governmental and non-governmental
entities for watershed restoration.
Project Overview:
The student will become involved with all aspects of the Green Highway Program (GHP). The project will involve
GIS mapping of planned projects, including the overlay of vulnerable environmental resources, and the student will
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 3 - Philadelphia, PA
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 8/31/2008
Project Officer:
Robert Runowski
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conduct analyses of project areas. The student will be able to attend the agencies' and community presentations.
The student will research the applicability of using the watershed approach in the implementation of GHP activities.
Through the use of GIS techniques, the applicant will identify areas of environmental vulnerability in the region and
determine areas of potential development related to highway activities. The applicant will attend a round table with
other governmental agencies encountering similar problems with environmental and highway development. Applicants
should have skills in either civil engineering or geography, with some natural sciences background. Previous GIS
training and experience would also be beneficial.
Project Goals:
The student will gain experience using GIS to determine areas of environmental vulnerability and areas of potential
development related to highway activities. The student will also be provided with an opportunity to interact with
other government agencies.
The applicant will develop an information round-table and format with other governmental agencies encountering
similar problems with environmental/highway development.
Final Product of the Project:
The applicant will produce a report, make a GIS-based presentation describing the procedure for identifying vulnerable
geographic areas, and recommend techniques for minimizing or eliminating environmental insults.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-310
Project Title:
Climate-Air Quality Linkages
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards
Office Mission:
Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student to Ph.D. Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 4 - Research Triangle
Park, NC
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 8/31/2008
Project Officer:
Dale Evarts
Recognizing the global and transboundary nature of air pollution and its
impacts, the Global/International Team works to improve air quality in the
United States and around the globe by leading efforts to build capacity
in developing countries to manage and improve air quality; working in
partnership with agencies, governments, and organizations on international
treaties and actions to address transboundary air pollution; promoting an understanding of long-range transboundary
air pollution and advancing air pollution science in the global context; and promoting public participation in and
access to air pollution data and related public health information.
Project Overview:
Changes in air quality and climate are linked through interactions in the atmosphere and can have impacts on
human and ecosystem health. To effectively address these impacts, it is necessary to understand the interactions
among global climate, air quality, and regional climate, and to consider in a more integrated and holistic way the
linkages with air pollution control programs. The selected fellow will design and implement a research project that
furthers the knowledge base of these climate-air quality linkages and related policy issues. Specifically, the fellow
will investigate the potential impacts of changing meteorology on the national ambient air quality standards (for
example, by investigating the changing nature and quantity of affected emissions or atmospheric processes). The
fellow will meet with experts across EPA including those in the Office of Air and Radiation and the Office of
Research and Development government, and experts in academia to gather relevant peer-reviewed data and
literature and to conduct policy-relevant analysis.
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Project Goals:
The fellow will gain critical insight into the state of the science and potential policy applications of that science, and
be exposed to a range of federal research and policy perspectives.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow will develop a final report and presentation summarizing the state of the science on the climate-air quality
topic.
Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 2 - New York, NY
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 12/1/2008
Project Officer:
Mary Thiesing
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-311
Project Title:
The Long-Term Effectiveness of Phragmites Australis Wetland Enhancement
in Urban Settings
Sponsoring Office:
Division of Environmental Planning & Protection, Water Programs Branch
Office Mission:
Division of Environmental Planning & Protection, Water Programs Branch
develops and implements selected water programs under the Clean Water
Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, and related statutes.
Project Overview:
The project will entail a study of the long-term effectiveness of compensatory mitigation and habitat enhancement projects
in Region 2 that involve the enhancement of Phragmites australis-dominated wetland systems. We propose to evaluate,
through changes in aerial photography and also ground-based data, the changes in vegetative communities over time
to a variety of sites within the region that have been used as compensatory mitigation sites for permitted activities under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, as corrective measures for wetland violations under Section 404, or where sites
are enhanced for non-regulatory purposes. The candidate sites would have had enhancement or mitigation projects
that involved the conversion of Phragmites australis-dominated ecosystems to other wetland community types such as
Spartina alterniflora and associated species.
Wetland losses in urban coastal areas are increasingly compensated by enhancing other coastal wetlands in these
areas. Target wetlands for enhancement are often dominated by invasive forms of Phragmites australis, or common reed.
Phragmites-dominated marshes often provide poor habitat value for coastal species of interest. Enhancement of these
habitats on the east coast usually involves removal of Phragmites and replanting with native species of Spartina. Many
of these sites have displayed good success in the short term; however, because wetland enhancement is a relatively new
practice, there are few data on long-term success of these sites. Typically, state or federal agencies require only a short
(typically 5 years) monitoring period, after which the permittees' obligations are considered completed, provided the site
is successful at 5 years. The aim of this fellowship is to evaluate the long-term success of these sites, particularly when
they have been deemed successful at the end of the required monitoring period. The student will evaluate this long-term
success through the analysis of permits and restoration plans, evaluation of successive years of aerial photography and
geographic information systems (GlS)-based data, and possible ground-truthing of those analyses.
Project Goals:
The fellow will gain a knowledge of the workings of the federal Section 404 program, both in regulation and policy,
as well as develop a knowledge and put into practice both remote sensing and field work to analyze a critical data
gap. The fellow will work directly with a variety of state and federal agencies that use these data and will develop
an understanding of how science can inform policy.
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Final Product of the Project:
The final products of the project will include both a report and GIS maps, which show the study sites and detail
whether there has been re-invasion of Phragmites or other undesirable species on these sites over time. The report
will provide a type of risk assessment for these sites and will prioritize site environmental factors based on their
likelihood of promoting re-invasion.
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Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student
Project Location:
Student's Academic Institution
Preferred Project Period:
6/1/2008 to 6/1/2011
Project Officer:
Ginger Potter
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-401
Project Title:
How Effective is Environmental Education?
Sponsoring Office:
Environmental Education Division
Office Mission:
The mission of the Environmental Education Division (EED) is to support
education efforts that develop an environmentally conscious and responsible
public. As authorized under the National Environmental Education Act, EED
administers various programs such as grants, educator training, college
fellowships, and youth awards. EED also facilitates partnerships that support
and advance the field of environmental education.
Project Overview:
The purpose of this project is to conduct research on specific aspects of environmental education (EE). The student(s)
will conduct research and prepare a paper documenting the results of the research on one of the following topics:
(1) How effective is EE in meeting environmental protection goals? Can it be demonstrated that EE is a valid tool in
meeting the nation's environmental protection goals (such as clean air, clean water, and safe foods)? What anecdotal
evidence and research studies support this cause-and-effect relationship? (2) To what extent does EE improve student
academic performance when integrated within various core subjects (such as science, social studies, language arts,
etc.)? What specific characteristics of an EE program or what instructional practices have the greatest impact on student
performance? What are the implications of this research for linking EE with state and national education reform efforts?
(3) How effective is EE training for educators in the United States (pre-service, in-service, or nonformal education)? What
are the most effective models and why? This project will be conducted at the selected student's academic institution. The
student(s) must work under the supervision of a faculty member who is knowledgeable about education and EE.
Project Goals:
The student(s) will conduct research on the aspects of EE that further enhances the field. The student(s) will gain
knowledge of the current research in EE and add to the growing body of research demonstrating the efficacy of EE
in protecting human health and the environment and improving student achievement.
Final Product of the Project:
The student's research will be used toward the development of his or her master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-402
Project Title:
Public Affairs Fellow
Sponsoring Office:
Public Affairs Division
Office Mission:
The Public Affairs Division serves as EPA's focal point for relations with the
media; Congress, state, and local elected officials; public interest groups; and
concerned community members and works to ensure that the public is informed
about EPA policies and programs.
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 2 - New York, NY
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/29/2008
Project Officer:
Chris Sebastian
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Public Relations and Communications
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Project Overview:
The student will have the opportunity to participate in a broad range of public relations and communications activities,
including researching and analyzing environmental information of interest to the public and other appropriate
projects related to communicating information to the public. The student will conduct Web research by reviewing a
representative sample of government and non-government Web sites for design, content, functionality, and interactivity.
The student will participate in the Region 2 Web Review project to gain overall Web content and design knowledge;
review pages on our extensive Web site; research news releases; attend public press events; and accompany the
Superfund community involvement coordinators as they conduct site visits and public meetings.
Project Goals:
The goal of the project is for the student to gain broad-based knowledge and experience in EPA's public affairs
activities as well as have an opportunity to conduct Web-related research and analysis of the content and design
of the regional Web site.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will present an analysis of his or her Web research and assist in other public outreach activities of
interest.
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-403
Project Title:
Superfund Community Involvement and Outreach Branch
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, Community
Involvement and Outreach Branch
Office Mission:
Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters - Arlington, VA
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/29/2008
Project Officer:
Suzanne Wells
The mission of the Superfund program is to reduce risks to people and the
environment by cleaning up the nation's worst hazardous waste problems.
The mission of the Superfund Community Involvement Program is to advocate and strengthen early and meaningful
community participation during Superfund cleanups.
Project Overview:
The Community Involvement Program seeks to build capacity in communities so that citizens may effectively participate
in the Superfund process. Building capacity in communities may focus on providing technical assistance or on providing
communities the opportunity to form advisory groups to discuss site activities and resolve issues. In addition, the Community
Involvement and Outreach Branch works to establish dialogue with the public on critical issues facing communities near
Superfund sites. This project with the Community Involvement and Outreach Branch requires that the student become
familiar with the Superfund process and how public participation processes are implemented during cleanups. The
student's project will focus on emerging issues. Students applying for this fellowship must have good writing skills and
be able to perform basic research, critical analysis, and synthesis of information from multiple sources. In addition, the
students should have knowledge of community involvement and conflict resolution.
Project Goals:
The student will learn about critical issues facing a government agency as it seeks to involve the public in decision
making. The student will also learn to analyze emerging issues and topics and will work with EPA staff in developing
strategies for managing the issues topics.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop a lessons-learned summary and a report on his or her research.
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Public Relations and Communications
(continued)
Desired Level of Education:
Graduate Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 3 - Philadelphia, PA
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/22/2008
Project Officer:
Helen DuTeau
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-404
Project Title:
Quality Community Involvement: Assessing Our Effectiveness Internally
and Externally
Sponsoring Office:
Brownfields and Outreach
Office Mission:
The mission/major goal of the Office of Brownfields and Outreach is to (1)
manage the cleanup, redevelopment, and revitalization of Brownfield sites
under the Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act
(Brownfields Law), (2) develop and share information to promote land revitalization of contaminated properties, (3)
advocate and strengthen early and meaningful community participation during Superfund cleanups, (4) prepare
and respond to public information needs during emergency responses, and (5) make the fullest possible disclosure
of information without unjustifiable expense or unnecessary delay to any Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
requester.
Project Overview:
EPA implements the Superfund program under the authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act of 1986 (SARA). From the beginning of the Superfund program, Congress envisioned a role for communities.
This role has evolved and expanded during the implementation of the Superfund program. Our experience shows
that when citizens are involved early and often in the process, cleanup is enhanced rather than impeded. The
Superfund Community Involvement Program has sought to effectively implement the statutory community involvement
requirements, and at the same time to go beyond those requirements to find meaningful ways to involve citizens in
the cleanup of sites in their communities.
The student will research community involvement (Cl) activities at various Superfund sites. In addition, the student
will discuss Cl processes with Remedial Project Managers, On-Scene Coordinators, and Brownfields and Land
Revitalization programs. The student will also assess Cl needs for emerging issues, including the application of
environmental justice assessment tools, vapor intrusion issues, and tribal relations and involvement issues.
Project Goals:
The student will gain an intimate knowledge of the Superfund program, interact with community members, and
understand the important role community involvement plays at Superfund sites.
Final Product of the Project:
The student will develop a final report summarizing his or her research and design an assessment tool for evaluating
the effectiveness of community involvement activities.
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Computer Programing and Development
Desired Level of Education:
Junior to Senior
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters - Arlington, VA
Preferred Project Period:
6/2/2008 to 8/22/2008
Project Officer:
Cheryl Johnson
PROJECT NUMBER: 2008-501
Project Title:
Distance Collaboration Tools Review
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation/Technology
Innovation Program
Office Mission:
EPA's Technology Innovation Program (TIP) advocates the development
and application of new treatment and characterization technologies by
government and industry to contaminated waste sites.
Project Overview:
Today's work force is increasingly challenged to work collaboratively in teams whose members may be spread
across the country, with limited budgets, and with continuous needs to quickly exchange information. There are
many electronic tools that can help complete these projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. These tools are
defined by such names as "teamware," "groupware," and "distance collaboration tools." As the last title suggests,
they are all designed to help groups work together from virtually from any location as if members were in the same
physical space. Examples of such distance collaboration tools include packages to host Internet meetings, share
materials and computer applications in real time with parties located off site through the Internet, Web-based file
storage, and creating Web sites focused specifically around a defined team or project. These tools can be used to
collaborate with groups both internal and external to an organization. However, awareness of and access to these
resources appears to be a problem.
This fellowship will require a systematic review of available electronic resources or distance collaboration tools
(examples include: Quickplace, Sometime, Oracle Collaboration Suite, Webex, and Gotomeeting). The fellow will
research the benefits and issues associated with the usage of these tools.
Project Goals:
The fellow will learn about various electronic tools and how to analyze the benefits of these tools.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow will develop a final report that summarizes the electronic tools, including an analysis of cost and time
savings, as well as "lessons learned." The student will also be required to give a brief oral presentation of his or
her findings to division staff.
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Appendix A - Application Materials
A complete set of application materials is included in this appendix. Electronic versions of the forms can be
downloaded from EPA's Web site at www.epa.gov/education/students.html. The forms are available in an
interactive portable document format (pdf) and can be completed online, then printed and mailed to EPA as described
in the How to Apply section on page 5. In addition, students have the option of submitting the SF 424 electronically
by accessing www.grants.gov. If you choose this option, please read the detailed instructions as described in the
How to Apply section on page 5.
NNEMS Application A-3
Standard Form 424 - Application for Federal Assistance A-7
NNEMS Reference Form A-17
NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver Statement... .. A-19
Helpful Tips:
Read the section, How to Apply, on page 5 for detailed instructions
on applying for a NNEMS fellowship;
Confirm that you meet all of the eligibility requirements described on pages 5
and 6;
Include a transcript for each school attended;
Indicate on the application whether the Reference Form(s) will be sent
under separate cover;
Type or complete online the application. If handwritten, write as neatly
as possible;
Review the application to check for typographical or grammatical errors;
Mail the application so that it is postmarked on or before January 22, 2008;
All hard-copy NNEMS applications and hard-copy portions of applications
submitted electronically must be postmarked by January 22, 2008
(electronic submissions must be posted to www.grants.gov by 11:59 p.m.
on January 22, 2008).
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EPA's NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Project Information
APPLICATION
Program Announcement Identifier: EPA-EED-08-01
An interactive PDF version of this form is available online at
vifvirw.epa.gov/education/NNEMS/2008apply.html or
www.gronfs.gov
Project Number: 2008-
Project category:
[] Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
Q Environmental Management and Administration
[] Environmental Science
Q Public Relations and Communications
Q Computer Programming and Development
Applicant Information
If you are applying for more than one NNEMS project,
please indicate:
Total number of NNEMS projects for which you are applying
Order of preference for this project (1 = most preferred]
You must complete a separate application for each
project for which you are applying.
Name
Please check the address to which you would like materials sent.
_l Current Mailing Address
City State
At Current Address Through _
Current Phone: ( )
Current E-mail:
School/University
Current Student Level:
Undergraduate
Q Associate
Q Freshman
Q Sophomore
Q Junior
_l Senior
Advanced
Q Graduate
a Ph.D.
Zip
(month/year) Current Major/Minor:
Permanent Mailing Address
Expected Graduation Date:
Please list any additional universities attended:
Transcript
Enclosed
City
Permanent Phone:
State
Zip
Permanent E-mail:
Eligibility
School/University Dates Attended LIYes LI No
School/University Dates Attended LIYes LINo
School/University Dates Attended LIYes LINo
Names of Individuals Providing Reference
Additional requirements for associate,undergraduate, and
advanced students include the following:
Associate and Undergraduate Students
3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) based on a scale of
4.0 at the time that the application is due (a GPA of 2.999, for
example, is not sufficient)
Completion of at least four courses related to the field of
environmental studies
Advanced Students
Currently enrolled in a graduate or Ph.D. program or can
provide proof of acceptance and enrollment to a graduate or
Ph.D. program at the time of fellowship award. Students who
are awaiting notification of acceptance must submit verification
of acceptance and enrollment at the time of fellowship award.
Completion of one semester of graduate or Ph.D. work, or
at least four undergraduate courses related to the field of
environmental studies
A NNEMS fellowship is available to any associate,
undergraduate, or advanced student who is:
A citizen of the U.S., its territories or possessions, or lawfully admitted to
the U.S. for permanent residency
Enrolled for academic credit at an accredited educational institution*
Pursuing an educational program directly related to pollution control or
environmental protection for the duration of the fellowship
Please note: The following types of students are not
eligible for a NNEMS fellowship:
Federal employees, including those who are on "leave
without pay" status
Undergraduate and graduate students who will graduate
before the NNEMS fellowship is completed
(Students who complete their undergraduate studies
before the end of a fellowship may apply if currently
accepted or enrolled to a graduate program.)
High school students
* The 2- or 4-year college, university, or distance-learning institution must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.cfiea.org).
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Project Number: 2008-_
Proposal
APPLICATION
You may attach one additional page as necessary.
Proposed Research Plan: Describe how you would conduct your research on this project.
Relevant Information: Describe your academic, professional, or relevant experience that you believe qualifies you to
conduct this research. For example, identify academic courses or research that enhances your qualifications.
Academic Goals: State how you expect this project to support your academic and professional goals.
Application Package Checklist
Please verify that you:
Are a citizen of the U.S.,
its territories or possessions, or
lawfully admitted to the U.S.
for permanent residency (a lawful
permanent resident must provide
his or her green card number on
his or her application]
Are enrolled at an accredited school
Are not a federal employee
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Yes
a
No
a
Confidential Information
Does your application package contain
information that you consider to be
confidential?
a Yes a NO
Be sure to clearly mark
confidential information
Students must submit four complete application packages for each project
(one original and three copies). Please note that only one official transcript
is required, which may be opened and copied, even if a student is applying
for multiple projects. Please verify that you have included:
Mailed
Oriainal 3 Copies Separately
A completed Application Form
A completed Standard Form 424 (SF 424]
A resume
An official colleae transcript from each
a a a
a a a
a a a
a a a
school attended
A Reference Form from a professor
or advisor
A completed NNEMS Disclosure and
Waiver Statement
Verification of acceptance and/or enrollment
in a graduate or Ph.D. program if applicant
is a graduating senior
Separate, complete application packages must be submitted for
each NNEMS project.
Applications must be postmarked on or before
January 22, 2008.
Mail or Courier Completed Application Package to:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191
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EPA's NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Project Information
SAMPLE APPLICATION
Program Announcement Identifier: EPA-EED-08-01
An interactive PDF version of this form is available online at
vifvirw.epa.gov/education/NNEMS/2008apply.html or
www.gronfs.gov
Project Number: 2008- XXX
Project category:
21 Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
Q Environmental Management and Administration
[] Environmental Science
Q Public Relations and Communications
Q Computer Programming and Development
Applicant Information
If you are applying for more than one NNEMS project,
please indicate:
3 Total number of NNEMS projects for which you are applying
1 Order of preference for this project (1 = most preferred]
You must complete a separate application for each
project for which you are applying.
Name
Please check the address to which you would like materials sent.
£3 Current Mailing Address
123 Hill Street
Anytown VA 22205
State University
School/University
Current Student Level:
Undergraduate
Q Associate
Q Freshman
Q Sophomore
El Junior
Q Senior
Advanced
Q Graduate
a Ph.D.
City State Zip
At Current Address Through May 2008 (month/year)
Current Phone: ( 123 ) 456-7891
Current E-mail: Johndoe@e-mail.com
LI Permanent Mailing Address
Current Major/Minor: Environmental Policy
Expected Graduation Date: June 2009
Please list any additional universities attended:
Transcript
Enclosed
School/University Dates Attended LIYes LI No
City
Permanent Phone:
State
Zip
Permanent E-mail:
Eligibility
School/University Dates Attended LIYes LINo
School/University Dates Attended LIYes LINo
Dr. Ja
Names of Individuals Providing Reference
Additional requirements for associate,undergraduate, and
advanced students include the following:
Associate and Undergraduate Students
3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) based on a scale of
4.0 at the time that the application is due (a GPA of 2.999, for
example, is not sufficient)
Completion of at least four courses related to the field of
environmental studies
Advanced Students
Currently enrolled in a graduate or Ph.D. program or can provide
proof of acceptance and enrollment to a graduate or Ph.D.
program at the time of fellowship award. Students who are
awaiting notification of acceptance must submit verification of
acceptance and enrollment at the time of fellowship award.
Completion of one semester of graduate or Ph.D. work, or
at least four undergraduate courses related to the field of
environmental studies
A NNEMS fellowship is available to any associate,
undergraduate, or advanced student who is:
A citizen of the U.S., its territories or possessions, or lawfully admitted
to the U.S. for permanent residency
Enrolled for academic credit at an accredited educational institution*
Pursuing an educational program directly related to pollution control
or environmental protection for the duration of the fellowship
Please note: The following types of students are not
eligible for a NNEMS fellowship:
Federal employees, including those who are on "leave
without pay" status
Undergraduate and graduate students who will graduate
before the NNEMS fellowship is completed
(Students who complete their undergraduate studies
before the end of a fellowship may apply if currently
accepted or enrolled to a graduate program.)
High school students
* The 2- or 4-year college, university, or distance-learning institution must be accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.cfiea.org).
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Project Number: 2008-XXX
You may attach one additional page as necessary.
APPLICATION
Proposed Research Plan: Describe how you would conduct your research on this project.
Some well-placed phone calls can save a lot of time in the library, so my investigation would
begin with a week or two of phone interviews with a range of people already familiar with
(1) wetland protection issues, and (2) the impact of USAID, World Bank and IUCN policies on
environmental media. I would include USAID and World Bank program officers, UNEP officers,
UNEP officials, public interest organizations with international environmental programs, and
academic specialists, as well as people within EPA.
Then I would select three or four organizations to represent the range of agencies
active internationally (Bilateral, Multilateral, Quasigovernmental). I would look at
specific programs or projects currently under way at these agencies to assess wetland
impact. I would also analyze the organizational structures and political context in
which these agencies operate to gain a grasp of how these factors influence their
projects on wetlands, as well as the legal authorities of these agencies.
(continued on attached sheet)
Relevant Information: Describe your academic, professional, or relevant experience that you believe qualifies you to
conduct this research. For example, identify academic courses or research that enhances your qualifications.
Though I do not have a background in wetlands or water issues in general, I have been
working for the past five years on international pesticide issues. I am already familiar
with some of the mechanisms currently in place at the World Bank and USAID to regulate how
their funds are used for pesticides. Last year, I wrote Problem Pesticides, Pesticide
Programs and Analysis of the International Code of Conduct on the Distribution and Use of
Pesticides approved in November 1986 by the FAO, as well as a guide on how to monitor for
compliance with the code.
Academic Goals: State how you expect this project to support your academic and professional goals.
I would expect my end project to be a report summarizing the impacts these agencies are
having on wetlands, along with a substantive analysis of the legal and political factors
driving these impacts. The report would also include specific recommendations for policy
changes. This project would allow me to gain hands-on experience in international policy
as it relates to environmental issues, which dovetails with the Environmental Management
program I am pursuing. This real world experience would reinforce the topics I have
studied in school, allow me to explore wetlands issues in more depth, and give me crucial
background experience to help me find a job in the environmental public policy field upon
graduation.
Application Package Checklist
Please verify that you:
Are a citizen of the U.S.,
its territories or possessions, or
lawfully admitted to the U.S.
for permanent residency (a lawful
permanent resident must provide
his or her green card number on
his or her application)
Are enrolled at an accredited school
Are not a federal employee
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA
Yes
13
No
a
23
23
Confidential Information
Does your application package contain
information that you consider to be
confidential?
a Yes m NO
Be sure to clearly mark
confidential information
Students must submit four complete application packages for each project
(one original and three copies). Please note that only one official transcript
is required, which may be opened and copied, even if a student is applying
for multiple projects. Please verify that you have included:
A completed Application Form
A completed Standard Form 424 (SF 424)
A resume
An official college transcript from each
school attended
A Reference Form from a professor
or advisor
A completed NNEMS Disclosure and
Waiver Statement
Verification of acceptance and/or enrollment
in a graduate or Ph.D. program if applicant
is a graduating senior
Separate, complete application packages must be submitted for
each NNEMS project.
Applications must be postmarked on or before
January 22, 2008.
Mail or Courier Completed Application Package to:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200, Reston, VA 20191
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STANDARD FORM 424 - APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL ASSISTANCE
Instructions for Completing the Standard Form 424 - Application for Federal Assistance (an interactive PDF
version of this form is available online at www.epa.gov/education/NNEMS/2008apply.html or www.
granfs.gov):
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the fellowship project location. To identify the appropriate Congressional District, go to www.house.gov/.
17. Enter the project start and end dates for the fellowship for which you are applying.
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21. Enter your name, title, telephone number and e-mail address. "Graduate Student" or "Student" is an appropriate
title, if you are submitting a hard-copy version, print a hard-copy of the SF 424 and sign the pre-appiication.
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Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
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* Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
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1. Type of Submission:
Preapplication
J Application
~~| Changed/Corrected Application
* 2. Type of Application:
New
|_J Continuation
|~~| Revision
' If Revision, select appropriate letters):
' Other (Specify)
3. Date Received:
4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier
' 5b. Federal Award Identifier
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name: Doe, John H.
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
123456789
* c. Organizational DUNS:
d. Address:
* Streetl:
Street2:
* City:
County:
* State:
Province:
* Country:
* Zip / Postal Code:
123 Hill Street
Anytown
VA
USA USA: UNITED STATES
22205
a. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:
Division Name:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
* First Name:
John
Doe
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
' Telephone Number (123) 456-7891
Fax Number:
1 Email: johndoe@email.com
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9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
P. Individual
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
Environmental Protection Agency
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
66.952
CFDA Title:
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number:
EPA-EED-08-01
* Title:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Effectiveness of Tools for Drinking Water Protection
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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a. Applicant Virginia 8th
' b. Program/Project Pennsylvania 2nd
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17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: I 6/1/2008
*b. End Date: 8/31/2008
18. Estimated Funding ($):
a. Federal
* b. Applicant
* c. State
* d. Local
* e. Other
* f. Program Income
* g. TOTAL
* 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
Q a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
Q] b. Program is subject to E.0.12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
P c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.)
Q Yes p No
21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained In the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to
comply with any resulting terms If I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims
may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
" I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency
specific instructions.
Authorized Representative:
Prefix:
Middle Name:
First Name: John
* Last Name: Doe
Suffix:
* Title: | Student
* Telephone Number (123)456-7891
Fax Number:
* Email: john.doe@email.com
* Signature of Authorized Representative:
1 Date Signed:
Authorized for Local Reproduction
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EPA's NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
REFERENCE FORM
1-
Instructions for the Reference
Thank you for providing a reference for a NNEMS fellowship applicant. Before you begin, please note that this
reference is not intended to be confidential. Please submit the completed form to the applicant identified below, to
be included in the application package. You may submit the reference under separate cover at the address provided
below, but it must be postmarked on or before January 22, 2008:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1 881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200
Reston, VA 20191
To be Completed by Applicant
Project Number: 2008- Current Phone: ( ) -
Applicant's Name:
Current E-mail:.
Current Mailing Address
School/University:.
Current Major/Minor:.
City State Zip Expected Graduation Date:.
To be Completed by the Reference
Current E-mail: _
Name of Individual Providing Reference .
Position or I me:.
Current Mailing Address
Department:
Institution:.
City State Zip
Current Phone: ( )
Signature Date
Reference
The applicant named above is applying fora NNEMS fellowship. What are your personal impressions of the candidate's
ability to perform the proposed fellowship? Include how the fellowship relates to and will further the student's academic
goals. Please comment on the quality of his or her work, and promise of productive scholarship. Please explain in
what capacity you have known the applicant and for what time period. (Continue on next page, if necessary.)
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REFERENCE FORM
Reference: (continued from previous page)
Rating:
Please rate this student in overall promise in comparison with other individuals with whom you have known at similar
stages in their academic studies by checking the appropriate boxes.
Academic Performance
Motivation for Proposed
NNEMS Research Plan
Research and Writing Ability
Leadership Skills and
Written Communication Skills
Outstanding
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not
Applicable
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NNEMS DISCLOSURE AND WAIVER STATEMENT
Please complete and submit with NNEMS application package. This form may be photocopied.
I understand that the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Program fellows are not
employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or the U.S. government. Thus, if selected to be a
NNEMS fellow, I will not receive typical federal employee benefits including, but not limited to, health insurance,
life insurance, annual leave, and sick leave.
In addition, I understand that in the event of an accident causing injury to myself while either performing my assigned
functions or traveling, the U.S. government is not liable for any injury or harm I may incur. Further, I understand that
the U.S. government is not liable for any injury or harm I may cause another person or persons while performing my
assigned functions or traveling for EPA. As such, I understand that I am responsible for any injury or harm I cause
to myself or others as a result of my actions.
By signing this form, I acknowledge that I fully understand the provisions contained in this statement regarding my
status as a NNEMS fellow and the consequences of my actions while working as a NNEMS fellow. As a result, I
have considered the possibility of obtaining personal insurance during my NNEMS fellowship.
Name: School:
Home Address: Project # Applied For: 2008-
Project Category:
Home Phone Number:
Signature: Date:
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Appendix B - NNEMS Program Coordinators
Listed on the following pages are the NNEMS Program Coordinators at more than 200 colleges, universities, and
distance-learning organizations throughout the U.S. Program Coordinators act as representatives of the NNEMS
program by promoting the program on campus, displaying and making available to students NNEMS materials,
and assisting students in the preparation of their applications.
The Program Coordinators are sorted in alphabetical order by name of organization.
The points of contact are current, according to information available at the time of publication.
Please note: Any eligible student enrolled for academic credit at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, or
distance-learning institution may apply for a NNEMS fellowship, regardless of whether or not there is a NNEMS
Program Coordinator at their university.
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Bard College
Jennifer Phillips, Professor
Center for Environmental Policy
P.O. Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
Bellevue University
Che Thompson
Liberal Arts Professional Application
4269 Wirt Street
Omaha, NE, 68111
Benedictine College
Becky Gilmore, Director
Career Development
1 020 North Second Street
Atchison, KS 66002
Black Hills State University
Christien McCart, Outdoor Education Program Coordinator
Outdoor Education Program
1 200 University Street #9401
Spearfish, SD 57799-9401
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Joseph Kiffell, Director
Academic Internships
Room 150, Student Service Center
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Bowdoin College
James Westhoff, Assistant Director, Internship Coordinator
Career Planning Center
4900 College Station
Brunswick, ME 0401 1-8440
Bowling Green State University
Holly Myers-Jones, Director
Center for Environmental Programs
246 Shatzel Hall
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
Brigham Young University
Vince Fordiani, Director, Career Management
George W. Romney Institute of Public Management
442 TNRB
Provo, UT 84602
Cabrini College
Nancy Hutchison, Director
Cooperative Education and Career Services
61 0 King of Prussia Road
Radnor, PA 19087-3698
California Institute of Technology
Linda Scott, Option Secretary
Environmental Science & Engineering (1 38-78)
1200 East California Boulevard
Pasadena, CA91 125
California State University, Chico
William Lerch, Director, Office of Experiential Education
400 West 1 st Street
Chico,CA 95929-0818
California State University, Los Angeles
Michelle Stabio, Environmental Science Outreach Coordinator
Center for Environmental Analysis (CEA-CREST)
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
California State University, Northridge
Janice Potzmann, Assistant Director, Transfer & Experien-
tial Learning Programs
Career Center
18111 Nordhoff Street, University Hall Suite 1 05
Northridge, CA 91 330-8241
California University of Pennsylvania
Meaghan Glister, Coordinator of Cooperative Education
Career Services
250 University Avenue
California, PA 15419
Catholic University of America
Kristen McManus, Director
Columbus School of Law
Office of Legal Career Services
Room 163
Washington, DC 20064-8020
Central Missouri State University
Dawn Anderson, Career Development Coordinator
Office of Career Services
University Union 302
Warrensburg, MO 64093
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Centre College
Melinda Wilson, Internship and Outreach Coordinator
Career Services
600 West Walnut Street
Danville, KY 40422
Clark University
Brian Cook, Professor and MPA Director
Department of Government
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01 610-1477
Clemson University
Alan Elzerman, Director
School of the Environment
342 Computer Court
Anderson, SC 29625
Cindy Lee, Professor
Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences
342 Computer Court
Anderson, SC 29625
Coastal Carolina University
Ned Cohen, Director
Wall Center for Excellence Wall College of Business
Administration
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC29528-6054
College of New Jersey
Deb Kelly, Office of Career Services
1938 Pennington Road
Ewing, NJ 08628
College of Staten Island
Geoff Hempill, Career and Scholarship Center (1A-105)
2800 Victory Blvd, Building 1A-105
Staten Island, NY 10314
Colorado State University
Erin Reichert, Undergraduate Coordinator
Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
105 Environmental Health, 1681 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80526-1681
Columbia University, City of New York
Patricia Macken, Assistant Director
School of International and Public Affairs, Office
of Career Services
420 W. 1 1 8th Street, Room 420
New York, NY 1 0027
Connecticut College
Jack Tinker, Director of Recruiting
Office of Career Enhancing Life Skills
270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320-41 96
Coppin State University
Seana Coulter, Cooperative Education/Internship Coordinator
Career Development & Co-op Center
2500 West North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21216
Cornell University
Bill Alberta, Associate Director
Career Services
103 Barnes Hall
Ithaca, NY14853
Cuyahoga Community College, Eastern Campus
Herbert Mausser, Program Manager
Environmental Health and Safety Technology
4250 Richmond Road
Highland Hills, OH 441 22-6195
Dartmouth College
Kathryn Doughty, Associate Director
Career Services
63 South Main Street
Suite 200
Hanover, NH 03755-3586
Davidson College
Brenda Harvey, Recruiting Coordinator
Career Services
Box 71 80 Davidson, NC 28035
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Delaware State University
Mary Merritt, Director
Career Planning @ COOP Education
Delaware State University
Career Planning Center
Dover, DE 19901-2277
Michael Reiter, Associate Professor of Natural Resources
Agriculture and Natural Resources
1200 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901-2277
Delaware Valley College
Mike Ellis, Director
Career Life Education
Segal Hall
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
Kelly Wieand, Career Program Assistant
Career & Life Education
Segal Hall
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 1 8901-2697
Denison University
Pamela Allen, Director & Pre-Professional Advisor
Career Services
306 Burton Morgan Center, 150 Ridge Road
Granville, OH 43023
Drew University
Joanne McCann, Academic Internship Office
P.O. Box 802
36 Madison Avenue
Madison, NJ 07940
Duke University
Elise Goldwasser, Undergraduate Internship Coordinator
Sanford Institute of Public Policy
Box 90247
Durham, NC 27708
Karen Kirchof, Assistant Dean for Career Services
Nicholas School of Environment and Earth Sciences
Box 903 31 |
Durham, NC 27708-0331
Yin Lu, Career Advisor for Environment Students
Career Center
Box 90950
Durham, NC 27708-0950
Duquesne University
Robert Volkmar, Interim Director
Center for Environmental Research and Education
332 Fisher Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0100
Elizabeth City State University
Sandra Gibson, Assistant Director, Career Services
Office of Career Services
Campus Box 804
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Emory University
Claudia Ellett, Director
Rollins School of Public Health, Career Services
151 8 Clifton Road, NE, Suite 168
Atlanta, GA 30322
Endicott College
Devin Rozansky, Internship Coordinator
Internship Office
376 Hale Street
Beverly, MA 01 915
Florida State University
Susan Epstein, University Librarian
Career Center
A41 00 University Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2490
Fordham University
Laura Ebert, Grants and Contracts Administrator
Office of Sponsored Programs
441 East Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
GateWay Community College
Mario Castaneda, Full Time Faculty
Water Resources Technology Program
108 North 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
George Mason University
E. Christien Parsons, Coordinator: Environmental Science/
Management Program
Environmental Science and Policy
4400 University Drive, MSN 5F2
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
Gemma Scallon, Career Counselor
University Career Services
Mail Stop 3B6
Fairfax, VA 22030-4444
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George Washington University
Paul Binkley, Director, Career Development Services
Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration
805 21st Street, NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20052
Rebekah Donahue, Career Information Coordinator
Career Center
1 922 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20052
Kathy Newcomer, Director
School of Public Policy and Public Administration
805 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Georgia Institute of Technology
Dana Hartley, Academic Professional
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
31 1 Ferst Drive
Atlanta, GA 30332-0340
Gordon College
Rita Dove, Assistant Director
Office of Cooperative Education
255 Grapevine Road
Wenham, MA01984
Hamilton College
David Bell, Senior Associate Director
The Maurice Horowith Career Center
198 College Hill Road
Clinton, NY 13323
Hampton University
Sandra Myers, Coordinator of Internships & Cooperative
Education
Career Center
1 14 Wigwam Building
Hampton, VA 23668
Harvard University, JFK School of Government
John, Noble, Director
The Public Service Career Center
79 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard University, School of Public Health
Peter Crudele, Director, Career Services
Career Services Office
677 Huntington Avenue
Kresge, Gl 8
Boston, MA 021 15
Hiram College
Kathryn Craig, Director
Career Center
Hinsdale Hall, Room 101
Hiram, OH 44234
Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Brandi Ferrara, Associate Director
Career Services
300 Pulteney Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Houston Com trinity College, Northwest
Sam Dibrell, Chair of the NW Counseling Department
Student Development
1010 West Sam Houston Parkway, North
Town & Country Campus/Student Services
Houston, TX 77043
Supriya Sihi, Chemistry Faculty
Chemistry
1010 West Sam Houston Parkway North
Town & Country Square Center
Houston, TX 77043
Humboldt State University
Barbara Peters, Career Counselor
Career Center, Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Illinois Wesleyan University
Laurie Diekhoff, Assistant Director/Internship Coordinator
Career Center
109 East University Street
P.O. Box 2900
Bloomington, IL 61701
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Indiana University
Amanda Shettlesworth, Assistant Director,
Employer Development
Office of Career Services
1315 East 10th Street
SPEA200
Bloomington, IN 47405-1701
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico-Metro-
politan Campus
Edgardo Ojeda, Honors Program, Internships & Consor-
tium Coordinator
Counseling & Orientation Department
Interamerican University of Puerto Rico-Metropolitan Campus
P.O. Box 191293
San Juan, PR 00919-1293
Carmen Oquendo, Professor
Biology and Environmental Sciences
P.O. Box 191293
San Juan, PR 00919 1293
Iowa State University
Say Kee Ong, Professor
Department of Civil, Construction, and
Environmental Engineering
486 Town Engineering Building
Ames, IA5001 1
Johns Hopkins University
Morris Hunt, Interim Assistant Director, MPP Program
Institute for Policy Studies
Wyman Park Building
3400 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 2121 8-2696
Johns Hopkins-SAIS
Matt DeMarco, Administrator
Office of Career Services
1740 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Johnson State College
Janeb Bingham
Johnson Road
Johnson, VT 05656
Kansas State University
Beverly Page, Information Specialist
Research & Sponsored Programs
102 Fairchild Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-1 103
Kent State, Trumbull Regional Campus
Tim Eastly, Adjunct Professor
Environmental Technology
102A Technology Building
4314 Mahoning Avenue N.W.
Warren, OH 44483-1 998
Lawrence University
Kristi Hill, Coordinator of Internships and Volunteer Programs
Career Center
P.O. Box 599
Appleton, Wl 54912-0599
Lehigh University
Dork Sahagian, Director
Environmental Initiative
31 Williams Drive
Office 105
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Loyola University New Orleans
T Davina McClain, Fellowship/Scholarship Advisor
6363 St. Charles Ave, Box 1 1 3
New Orleans, LA 701 18
Luther College
James Arthur, Assistant Director of Experiential Education
The Career Center
700 College Drive
Decorah, IA52101
Madonna University
Ingrid Kroeger, Assistant Director
Career Services
36600 Schoolcraft Road
Livonia, Ml 48154-1 926
McNeese State University
Frank Phillips, Assistant Professor/Graduate Faculty
Biological & Environmental Sciences
4205 Ryan Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Mercyhurst College
Joseph Morris, Assistant Professor
Political Science
501 East 3 8th Street
Erie, PA 16546-0001
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Miami University (Ohio)
Catherine Almquist, Assistant Professor
Paper and Chemical Engineering
246 Gaskill Hall
Oxford, OH 45056
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bertha Proctor, Director Environmental Sciences Program
Biology Dept, Environmental Sciences Program
Trafton Science Center S-242
Mankato, MN 56001
Montclair State University
Huan Feng, Associate Professor
Earth and Environmental Studies
1 Normal Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07043
Muhlenberg College
Patricia Bradt, Associate Professor
Environmental Sciences Program
2400 Chew Street, Department of Biology
Allentown, PA 18104
New College of Florida
Jeanne Ware, Director
Office of Research Programs and Services
5800 Bay Shore Road
COH212
Sarasota, FL 34243-2109
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Michele Collins, Coordinator
Chemistry and Environmental Science
151 Tiernan Hall
University Heights
Newark, NJ07102
Taha Marhaba, Associate Professor
Civil & Environmental Engineering
323 MLK Blvd.
Newark, NJ07102
New York Institute of Technology
Melissa Brodsky, Associate Director
Office of Internships
1 855 Broadway
Information Hall 230
New York, NY 10023
North Carolina State University
Heather Gordon
Program Assistant
Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Campus Box 7625, Weaver Labs
3110 Faucette Drive
Raleigh, NC 27695-7625
David Shafer, Assistant Dean
Graduate School
Box 7102
Raleigh, NC 27695
Northwestern University
Dianne Siekmann, Associate Director
University Career Services
620 Lincoln Street
Evanston, IL 60208
Ohio University
Michele Morrone, Associate Professor
Environmental Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
E342 Grover Center
Athens, OH 45701
Oregon State University
Wanda Crannell, Key Advisor/Instructor Bioresource
Research Interdisciplinary Sciences Program and OSU-
MANRRS Advisor
Agriculture & Life Science Building
#4017
Corvallis, OR 97331-7304
Tom Munnerlyn
Career Center
Administrative Services BOOS
Corvallis, OR 97331-2127
Tom Savage, Professor and Head Advisor
Department of Animal Sciences
1 14 Withycombe Hall
Corvallis, OR 97331-6702
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Penn State University, University Park
Keith Fledderman, Program Coordinator
Penn State Washington Program
P.O. Box 9291
Arlington, VA 22219
Jennifer Hicks, Associate Director
Engineering Cooperative Education & Internship Office
205 Hammond Building
University Park, PA16802
Susan Knell, Director, Science Cooperative Education
Program and Science International Programs
Eberly College of Science
1 08 Whitmore Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
Cindye Rudy, Assistant Director
Eberly College of Science
Office of Cooperative Education
1 08 Whitmore Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
Robert Shannon, Program Coordinator
Environmental Resource Management
204 ASI Building
University Park, PA 16802
Pomona College
Richard Hazlett, Professor
Geology/Environmental Analysis
1 85 East Sixth Street
Claremont, CA9171 1
Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Puerto Rico
Aura Montes, Political Sciences
HC-01 Box 3275
Florida, PR 00650
Portland State University
Roy Koch, Director
Environmental Science & Resources Program
P.O. Box 751, Portland OR 97207
Princeton University
Ann Corwin, Director of Graduate Career Services &
Alumni Relations
Woodrow Wilson School
203 Robertson Hall
Princeton, NJ 08544-1 01 3
Providence College
Patrick Ewanchuk
Biology
549 River Avenue
Providence, Rl 02918
Purdue University
Shirl Barker
College of Agriculture
NRES Program
915 West State Street
Room 3-440
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Bernie Engel, Director
Center for the Environment
225 S. University Street
ABE
W. Lafayette, IN 47907-2093
Queens College
Sue Goldhaber, Director
Office of Honors and Scholarships
B Building, Room 310
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11367
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Ronald Kase, Associate Vice President for Development,
Sponsored Programs & Grants
Administration
Sponsored Programs
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Regent University
Kristine Bramsen
Robertson School of Government
1000 Regent University Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23464-9885
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Frank Mendelson, Director of MBA/MS Admissions
Lally School of Management and Technology
Pittsburgh Building 3206
1 1 0 8th Street
Troy, NY 12180-3590
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Rice University
Jackie Hing, Associate Director
Career Services Center
Rice Memorial Center 2nd Floor - MS 521
6100 Main Street
Houston, TX 77005
Rochester Institute of Technology
Maria Richart, Assistant Director
Office of Cooperative Education and Placement
Bausch & Lomb Center
57 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623-5603
Rutgers University
Lori DelGiudice, Assistant Director, Employer & Internship
Development
Career Services, Career & Interview Center
604 Bartholomew Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8002
Mary Feldenkreiss, Information Specialist
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
3 Rutgers Plaza
ASB lll-3rd Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8559
William Mailman, Professor Department of Human Ecology
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
55 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8520
Carol Rutgers, Director
Cooperative Education
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
88 Lipman Drive
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525
Saint Louis University
Catherine Nolan, MPH Internship & Placement Coordinator
School of Public Health
3545 Lafayette Avenue
Suite 300
St. Louis, MO 63104-1314
Salisbury University
Becky Emery, Director
Career Services
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
Elichia Venso, Professor and Program Director
Environmental Health Science
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
Samford University
Alice Martin, Director
Career Development Center
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229-2276
San Jose State University
Rachel O'Malley, Graduate Coordinator
Environmental Studies
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-01 15
Seattle Pacific University
Timothy Nelson, Director, Blakely Island Field Station and
Professor of Biology
Biology
Suite 205
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA 9811 9-1 950
Sewanee: The University of the South
Kay Mackenzie, Office of the Dean of the College
Sewanee: The University of the South
Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
Ken Smith
Department of Environmental Studies
Sewanee: The University of the South
Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
Melissa Webb
Internship Coordinator
Office of Career Services
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37383-1000
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Shepherd University
Betsy Sheets, Director of Career Services
Career Development Center
P.O. Box 3210
Gardiner Hall, G-24
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
South Dakota State University
Roger Sandness, Professor and Head
College of Arts & Sciences
Scobey Hall 232 Box 504
Brookings, SD 57007-0648
Southeast Missouri State University
Stephen Overmann, Director of Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Mail Stop 6250
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Southern University and A&M College
Beverly Wade, Dean
Honors College
Southern University and A&M College
Honors College
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
St. Mary's College of Maryland
Lois Stover, Associate Provost for Academic Services
Office of Academic Services
AA Hall-Suite 100
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD 20686
Stanford University
Cynthia Wilber, Education Coordinator
Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve
4001 Sand Hill Road
Woodside, CA 94062
Susquehanna University
Brenda Fabian, Director
Center for Career Services
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1001
Syracuse University
Jennifer Hayes, Director
Department of Public Administration
202 Maxwell Hall
Career and Alumni Services
Syracuse, NY 13244-1090
Temple University
Robert Mason, Associate Professor
Department of Geography & Urban Studies;
Environmental Studies
309 Gladfeller Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Texas A&M University
Robin Autenrieth
Civil Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-31 36
John Kuruvilla
Department of Chemical/Natural Gas Engineering
Campus Box 21 3
Kingsville, TX 78363
Matthew Upton, Director of Student Services
The Bush School of Government & Public Service
2135 Allen Building
TAMU 4220
College Station, TX 77843-4220
Texas Wesleyan School of Law
Jennifer Lehman, Asst. Director
Office of Career Services
1515 Commerce Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
The Maxwell School
Kelli Young, Assistant Director
Career and Alumni Services
202 Maxwell Hall
Maxwell School
Syracuse, NY 1 3244
Towson University
Brian Fath
Biology
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252
Trinity College
Douglas Baillie
Office of Career Services
300 Summit Street
Box 701114
Hartford, CT06106
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Tufts University
Sheldon Krimsky, Professor
Department of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planing
97 Talbot Avenue
Medford, MA02155
Tulane University
Kathy Ball, Director
School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Career
Services
1440 Canal Street
Suite 2460
New Orleans, LA 701 12
Jamie Lax, Associate Director
Career Services Center
6823 St. Charles Avenue
Diboll Complex
New Orleans, LA 701 1 8-5698
Christine Murphey, Advisor
Environmental Studies
201 B AlceeFortier Hall
New Orleans, LA 701 18
Tuskegee University
Aida Garoute, Graduate Academic Advisor
Graduate School-Environmental Science & Policy
3297 South College Street, Apt. 204D
Auburn, AL 36830
University at Buffalo (SUNY)
R. J. Multari, Director of Advisement
UB School of Architecture and Urban Planning
110 Hayes Hall
3435 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214-3087
University of Arizona
Nancy Smith, Undergraduate Coordinator
Agricultural and Resource Economics
P.O. Box 210023
1110 East North Campus Drive
Tucson, AZ 85721-0023
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Carl Stapleton, Director, Environmental Health Sciences
Program
Department of Biology, Room FH 406C
2801 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204
University of California, Berkeley
Susan Kishi, Student Affairs Officer
College of Natural Resources, OISA
260 Mulford Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-3100
University of California, Berkeley
Sharron O'Connor, Career Counselor
Career Center
21 1 1 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720-4350
Marg Lee, Coordinator
Internship & Career Center
3rd Floor, South Hall
Davis, CA 95616-8625
University of California, Irvine
Robert Gomez, Assistant Director
The Career Center
100 Student Services I
Irvine, CA 92697-2075
Said Shokair, Director
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
Student Services II, Suite 2300
Irvine, CA 92697
University of California, Riverside
Karen McComb, Internship Counselor
Veitch Student Center
Riverside, CA 92521-0211
Jan McCorkle, Internship Counselor
Career Center
Veitch Student Center, NW Wing
Riverside, CA 92521-0211
University of California, San Diego
Tricia Taylor Oliveira, Internship Counselor
Academic Internship Program
9500 Gilman Drive, #0442
La Jolla, CA 92093-0442
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University of California, Santa Barbara
Kathy Murray, Undergraduate Advisor
Geography
3611 Ellison Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 96106-4060
David Parker
Bren School
Donald Bren Hall
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-51 31
UCDC Peer Advisor, UCDC Peer Advisor
College of Letters & Science
UCDC Program, College of Letters & Science
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-2085
University of California, Santa Cruz
Sheila Rodriguez, Assistant Manager, Internship Program
Career Center
305 Bay Tree Building
1 156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
University of Chicago
UCEC Coordinator
Environmental Center
5706 South University Avenue #002A
Chicago, IL 60637
University of Cincinnati
Eric Maurer, Director
Center for Environmental Studies
614Rieveschl Hall
Box 210006
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0006
University of Colorado at Boulder
Judith Moore, Career Counselor
Career Services Center
Willard Hall
Campus Box 1 33
Boulder, CO 80309-01 33
University of Connecticut
Benjamin Gahagan, Program Assistant
Environmental Science Program
Beach Hall, Room 225
354 Mansfield Road, Unit 2045
Storrs, CT 06269-2045
Beth Shapiro Settje, Internship Coordinator/Career
Consultant
Career Services
368 Fairfield Way, Unit 2051
Storrs, CT 06269-2051
University of Delaware
John Byrne, Director
Center for Energy and Environmental Policy
278 Graham Hall
Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716-7381
Paul Imhoff
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
344A DuPont Hall
Newark, DE 19716
Tom Sims, Professor of Soil and Environmental Chemistry/
Associate Dean for Academic
Programs & Research
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716-2103
Young-Doo Wang, Professor/Associate Director
Center for Energy and Environmental Policy
276 Graham Hall
Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716-7381
University of Denver, Sturm College of Law
Samantha Johnston, Administrative Assistant-Public Interest
Public Interest Office
2255 East Evans Avenue Room 223H
Denver, CO 80208
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University of Findlay
William Carter, Director Environmental Safety and Health
Management Academic Programs
Environmental Safety and Health Management
1 000 North Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
University of Georgia
Kathyrn Hatcher
Institute of Ecology
Ecology Building
Athens, GA 30602-2202
Jimmy Richardson, Associate Director, Government &
Nonprofit Relations
The Career Center
Clark Howell Hall
825 South Lumpkin St
Athens, GA 30602-3332
University of Hawaii
John Cusick, Environmental Coordinator
Environmental Center
2500 Dole Street
Krauss Annex 1 9
Honolulu, HI 96822
University of Houston, Clear Lake
Peter Bowman, Lecturer
Administrative Services
2700 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
University of Idaho
Suzanne Billington, Director
Career & Professional Planning
Idaho Commons, Room 334
P.O. Box 442534
Moscow, ID 83844-2534
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Syed Hashmi
Biology
105 North Busey
Apt No 208
Urbana, IL61801
Gary Spezia
Biological Sciences Academic Advising Office
127Burrill Hall
407 South Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL61801
University of Iowa
Lynn Hudachek
Division of Sponsored Programs
2 Gilmore Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
University of Kansas
Kim Le
Environmental Studies Department
1460 Jayhawk Blvd., Rm. 415
Lawrence, KS 66045
Patty Soucy, Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Engineering Career Center
Eaton Hall
1520 W. 15th Street, Room 1001
Lawrence, KS 66045-7621
Erin Wolfram, Assistant Director
University Career Center
1 1 0 Burge Union
1601 Irving Hill Road
Lawrence, KS 66045
University of Maine
C.S. Cronan
Graduate Program in Ecology & Environmental Science
5722 Deering Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5781
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University of Mary Washington
Gary Johnson, Director
Office of Career Services
1301 College Ave
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
University of Maryland, College Park
Patty Armfield
Career Center
3100 Hornbake Library
College Park, MD 20742
Joyce Brown, Student Affairs Coordinator
Environmental Sciences & Policy
0102 Symons Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Bryan Kempton, Associate Director - Career Services and
Alumni Relations
School of Public Policy
2101 Van Munching Hall
College Park, MD 20742
University of Maryland, School of Law
Laura Mrozek, Coordinator
Environmental Law Program
500 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-1786
University of Massachusetts
Jeffrey Silver, Associate Director for Field Experience
Career Services
One Career Center Way
Amherst, MA 01 003-9242
University of Medicine & Dentistry
of New Jersey
Michelle Kennedy, Instructor/Fieldwork Coordinator
Office of Public Health Practice
683 Hoes Lane west, Room 121
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Mark Robson, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
School of Public Health, Environmental and
Occupational Health
683 Hoes Lane West, P.O. Box 9
Room 305
Piscataway, NJ 08854
University of Michigan
Kim LeClair, Student Services Specialist
School of Natural Resources and Environment
440 Church
1520 Dana Building
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1 041
Brian Lutenegger, Employment Coordinator
Department of Urban and Regional Planning
2150 Arts & Architecture Building
2000 Bonisteel Blvd.
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-2069
Beth Soboleski
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
440 Lorch Hall
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1 220
Lisa Yee-Litzenberg, Student Career Counselor
School of Natural Resources and Environment
440 Church Street
Room 1520 Dana Building
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1 041
University of Minnesota
Martha Krohn, Assistant Director of Career Services
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
1 30 Humphrey Center
301 1 9th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Barbara Laporte, Assistant Director of Career Services
Career Center, Public Health
P.O. Box 81 9
420 Delaware Street, SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
University of Missouri
Stephanie Chipman, Director
Career Services Office
2-64 Agricultural Building
Columbia, MO 65211
Gayla Neumeyer, Project Director
Energy Systems and Resources / MURR
263 Research Reactor
1513 Research Park Drive
Columbia, MO 65211
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University of Montana
Vicki Watson, Professor
Environmental Studies
University of Montana
Missoula, MT59812
University of Nevada, Reno
Glenn Miller
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science
MS-1 99
Reno, NV 89557
University of New England
Judy Bellante, Director
Career Services
1 1 Hills Beach Road
Biddeford, ME 04005
University of New Hampshire
Administrative Assistant
Department of Natural Resources
56 College Road
215 James Hall
Durham, NH 03824
Robert Stiefel, Coordinator and Advisor
UNH Fellowships Office
Hood House, 89 Main Street
The University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH 03824
Jason Whitney, Internship Coordinator
University Advising and Career Center - Internship Office
Hood House
89 Main Street
Durham, NH 03824
University of New Orleans
Elisabeth Gleckler, Assistant Professor
HPHP
UNO Lakefront Campus
New Orleans, LA 70148
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Lennis Carrier, Internship Coordinator
Department of Public Policy
214 Abernathy Hall, CB 3435
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3435
University of Notre Dame
Robert Nerenberg, Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering/Geological Sciences
156 Fitzpatrick Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
University of Oklahoma
Betsy Bishop, Assistant Director, Internships and Co-ops
Career Services
900 Asp Avenue
Suite 323
Norman, OK 7301 9
University of Pennsylvania
Chris Patusky, Deputy Director
Fels Center of Government
3814 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences
Rafael Rios, Professor
Environmental Health
P.O. Box 195365
San Juan, PR 0091 9-5365
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
Maria Perez-Lugo, Director, Center for Applied Social
Research
Social Sciences
P.O. Box 9266
Mayaguez, PR 00681-9266
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
Cecilio Ortiz Garcia, Assistant Professor of
Public Administration
Graduate School of Public Administration
P.O. Box 21839
San Juan, PR 00931-1 839
University of Richmond
Tamara Russell, Internship Coordinator
Career Development Center
Richmond Hall
Richmond, VA 23173
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University of South Carolina
C. Marjorie Aelion, Professor and Associate Dean
for Research
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
921 Assembly Street, PHRC Room 401
Columbia, SC 29208
Novella Beskid
Fellowships & Scholar Programs
902 Sumter Street
Harper College 101
Columbia, SC 29208
University of South Florida
L. Donald Duke, Director of Graduate Studies
Environmental Science & Policy Department
4202 East Fowler Avenue
NES301
Tampa, FL 33620
Natalie Preston, Coordinator of Field Placement
College of Public Health
13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
MDC56
Tampa, FL 33612-3805
Kai Rains, Undergraduate Advisor
Environmental Science and Policy
4202 East Fowler Avenue SCA 238
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 33620
University of South Florida
Alvin Wolfe, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus
Graduate Program in Anthropology
4202 East Fowler Avenue SOC 1 07
Tampa, FL 33620
University of Southern Maine
Pauline Mateyko, Associate Program Director
Eastern Alliance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics
218 John Mitchell Center
37 College Avenue
Gorham, ME 04038
University of Tampa
Mark Colvenbach, Assistant Director
Office of Career Services
401 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Dawn Ford, Assistant Professor
Biological and Environmental Sciences
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Shawna Bussell, College of Arts & Sciences/Public
Service Careers Consultant
Career Services
lOODunford Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996-4010
University of Texas at Arlington
James Grover, Director
Program in Environmental and Earth Sciences
Box 19498
Arlington, TX 76019
University of Texas School of Law
Mary Emma Civins, Director of Public Service Programs
Career Services Office
727 East Dean Keeton Street
Austin, TX 78705
University of the Pacific
Joy Viveros, Fellowship Advisor
Honors Program
3601 Pacific Avenue
Raymond Lodge, 2nd Floor
Stockton, CA95211
Susan Weiner, Director of the Office of Post-Baccalaureate
Scholarships and Fellowships
Honors Program
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA95211
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Kevin Wolbach, Instructor of Biology, Coordinator of
Environmental Science Program
Biological Sciences
600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
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University of Utah
Ray Beckett, Program Manager
Utah Eng. Experiment Station, College of Mines & Earth
Sciences
Kennecott Research Building (KRC 138)
1495 East 1 00 South
Salt Lake City, UT 841 12
University of Vermont
Hilda Alajajian
Office of Sponsored Programs
340 Waterman Building
Burlington, VT 05405-0160
Marie Vea-Fagnant, Career Services Coordinator
The Rubenstein School of Environment and
Natural Resources
336 Aiken Center
Burlington, VT 05405
University of Virgin Islands
Sylvia Vitazkova, Graduate Program Coordinator
Center for Marine Sciences & Division of Science and Math
EPSCoR
2 John Brewer's Bay
St. Thomas, VI 00802
University of Virginia
Ellen Cathey, Associate Dean of Students
School of Architecture Career Center
Campbell Hall
Charlottesville, VA 22904-41 22
Daphne Spain, Chair
Department of Urban & Environmental Planning
Campbell Hall
P.O. Box 400122
Charlottesville, VA 22904-41 22
Elly Tucker, Career Resources Manager
University Career Services
P.O. Box 400134
Charlottesville, VA 22904-41 34
University of Washington
Kate Duttro, Career Resources Coordinator
School of Marine Affairs
Campus Box 355685, Marine Studies Bldg#350
3707 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105-6715
Kari Hamilton, Assistant Director (internship coordinator)
Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs
109 Parrington Hall, Box 353055
Seattle, WA 98195
Rory Murphy, Manager, Graduate Student Services
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Box 357234
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195-7234
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Chris Gabel, Lecturer
Environmental Public Health Program
Department of Public Health Professions
205 HSS
Eau Claire, Wl 54702-4004
Crispin Pierce, Assistant Professor
Public Health Professions
105 Garfield Avenue
P.O. Box 4004
Eau Claire, Wl 54702-4004
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Mary Mercier
Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies
550 North Park Street
Room 70 Science Hall
Madison, Wl 53706
Vanderbilt University
Lyn Fulton-John, Director
Office of Honor Scholarships
204 SLC, 31025th Ave. South
Nashville, TN 37240
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Vassar College
Lisa Kooperman
Office for Fellowships
Box 122
1 24 Raymond Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Virginia Commonwealth University
Haley Sims, Assistant Director
University Career Center
P.O. Box 842007
Richmond, VA 23284
Virginia Tech
Pam Herrmann, Director, Cooperative Education/Intern-
ship Program
Career Services
Corner of Washington Street & West Campus Drive
0128
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0128
Wake Forest University
Robert Browne
Biology Department
P.O. Box 7325
Winston-Salem, NC27109
Washington & Lee University
Anna Hunter, Career Advisor
Career Services
John W. Elrod Commons 301
Lexington, VA 24450
Washington University of St. Louis
Leigh Deusinger, Employer Relations & Recruitment
The Career Center
Campus Box 1 091
One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Weber State University
Greg Nielsen, Career Services
Student Services Center
1 105 University Circle, #230
Ogden, UT 84408-1 105
Wentworth Institute of Technology
Maureen Crawford-Hentz, Director
Career Services
550 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115-5998
West Chester University
Chuck Shorten, Professor
Department of Health
Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center
West Chester, PA 19383
Joan Welch
Department of Geography & Planning
103 Ruby Jones Hall
West Chester, PA 19383
Western Illinois University
Thomas Dunstan, Director
Institute for Environmental Studies
Tillman 301
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1 390
Wheaton College
Jared Abuhl
Career Services
501 College Avenue
Career Services
Wheaton, IL 601 87
Widener University
Mary McCaffrey, Assistant Director
Career Advising & Planning Services
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
Winston-Salem State University
Helene Cameron, Director
Career Services
WSSU - 301 Thompson Center
Winston-Salem, NC27110
Yale University
Stanton (Peter) Otis, Director of Career Development
School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
205 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511-2189
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Appendix C - IRS Publication 970:
Tax Benefits for Education
This Appendix includes detailed information and instructions for filing taxes on a fellowship award. This information
may be obtained directly on the Internet at www.irs.gov."
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Publication 970
Cat. No. 25221V
Tax Benefits
for Education
For use in preparing
2006 Returns
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Get forms and other information
faster and easier by:
Internet www.irs.gov
Contents
What's New 2
Reminders 2
Introduction 2
1. Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and
Tuition Reductions 4
Scholarships and Fellowships 4
Other Types of Educational Assistance 6
2. Hope Credit 8
Can You Claim the Credit 8
What Expenses Qualify 9
Who Is an Eligible Student 12
Who Can Claim a Dependent's Expenses 13
Figuring the Credit 14
Claiming the Credit 15
When Must the Credit Be Repaid
(Recaptured) 15
Illustrated Example 15
3. Lifetime Learning Credit 18
Can You Claim the Credit 18
What Expenses Qualify 19
Who Is an Eligible Student 22
Who Can Claim a Dependent's Expenses 22
Figuring the Credit 22
Claiming the Credit 23
When Must the Credit Be Repaid
(Recaptured) 23
Illustrated Example 23
4. Student Loan Interest Deduction 25
Student Loan Interest Defined 25
Can You Claim the Deduction 28
Figuring the Deduction 28
Claiming the Deduction 30
5. Student Loan Cancellations and
Repayment Assistance 31
Student Loan Cancellation 31
Student Loan Repayment Assistance 31
6. Tuition and Fees Deduction 32
Can You Claim the Deduction 32
What Expenses Qualify 33
Who Is an Eligible Student 34
Who Can Claim a Dependent's Expenses 35
Figuring the Deduction 35
Claiming the Deduction 36
When Must the Deduction Be Repaid
(Recaptured) 36
7. Coverdell Education Savings Account
(ESA) 38
What Is a Coverdell ESA 38
Contributions 39
Rollovers and Other Transfers 42
Distributions 43
8. Qualified Tuition Program (QTP) 49
What Is a Qualified Tuition Program 49
How Much Can You Contribute 49
Are Distributions Taxable 49
Rollovers and Other Transfers 51
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9. Education Exception to Additional Tax If you drive your car to and from school and qualify
on Early IRA Distributions 53 to deduct transportation expenses, the amount you
Who Is Eligible 53 can deduct for miles driven during 2006 is 441/2 cents
Figuring the Amount Not Subject to the 10% per mile. This is down from 481/2 cents per mile at
Tax 53 the end of 2005. See chapter 12 for more informa-
Reporting Early Distributions 54 ti°n-
10 Education Savings Bond Program 55 * lf vour adjusted gross income for 2006 is more than
Who Can Cash In Bonds Tax Free 55 $150 500 ($75,250 if you are married filing sepa-
,-. . .. -..._.. __ rately), your itemized deductions may be limited.
Figuring the Tax-Free Amount 56 See yc'hay ter 12 and the instructions for |ine 28 of
Claiming the Exclusion 56 Schedule A (Form 1040).
Illustrated Example 56
11. Employer-Provided Educational
Assistance 58 Reminders
12. Business Deduction for Work-Related
uca ion ... Estimated tax. If you have taxable income from any of
Qualifying Work-Related Education 59 your education benyefits and the payer does not withhyo|d
What Expenses Can Be Deducted 62 enough income tax, you may need to make estimated tax
How To Treat Reimbursements 64 payments. For more information, see Publication 505, Tax
Deducting Business Expenses 65 Withholding and Estimated Tax.
Recordkeeping 66
Illustrated Example 66 Education credits. The education credits have been ex-
panded for students attending an eligible educational insti-
13. How To Get Tax Help 68 tution located in the Gulf Opportunity Zone (GOZ students)
a .. 7n for any tax year beginning in 2005 or 2006. For information
Appendices ;; ,;: on the areas that are in the Gulf Opportunity Zone, see
Appendix AIllustrated Example 70 Publication 4492. For information about the expanded
Appendix BHighlights of Tax Benefits 72 credits for GOZ students, see Form 8863.
Glossary 74 photographs of missing children. The Internal Reve-
Index 76 nue Service is a proud partner with the National Center for
Missing and Exploited Children. Photographs of missing
children selected by the Center may appear in this publica-
\A/k|Qt'o MPW t'on on Pa9es tnat would otherwise be blank. You can help
Wild I o IMcW bring these children home by looking at the photographs
and calling 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) if you rec-
Hope and lifetime learning credits. Beginning in 2006, ognize a child.
the amount of your Hope or lifetime learning credit is
gradually reduced (phased out) if your modified adjusted
gross income (MAGI) is between $45,000 and $55,000 IntrrtHi i/^tirtn
($90,000 and $110,000 if you file a joint return). You mil UUUUUUll
cannot claim a credit if your MAGI is $55,000 or more This publication explains tax benefits that may be available
($110,000 or more if you file a joint return). This is an to you if you are saving for or paying education costs for
increase from the 2005 limits of $43,000 and $53,000 yourself or, in many cases, another student who is a
($87,000 and $107,000 if filing a joint return). For more member of your immediate family. Most benefits apply only
information, see chapters 2 and 3. to higher education.
Tuition and fees deduction. This deduction, which was
scheduled to expire at the end of 2005, has been extended
through 2007. For more information, see chapter 6.
Education savings bond program. Beginning in 2006,
the amount of your interest exclusion will be phased out
(gradually reduced) if your filing status is married filing
jointly or qualifying widow(er) and your modified adjusted
gross income (MAGI) is between $94,700 and $124,700.
You cannot take the deduction if your MAGI is $124,700 or
more. For 2005, the limits that applied to you were $91,850
and $121,850.
For all other filing statuses, your interest exclusion is
phased out if your MAGI is between $63,100 and $78,100.
You cannot take the deduction if your MAGI is $78,100 or
more. For 2005, the limits that applied to you were $61,200
and $76,200. For more information, see chapter 10.
Business deduction for work-related education. Be-
ginning in 2006:
What is in this publication. Chapter 1 explains the tax
treatment of various types of educational assistance, in-
cluding scholarships, fellowships, and tuition reductions.
Two tax credits for which you may be eligible are ex-
plained in chapters 2 and 3. These benefits, which reduce
the amount of your income tax, are:
The Hope credit, and
The lifetime learning credit.
Ten other types of benefits are explained in chapters 4
through 12. With these benefits, you may be able to:
Deduct student loan interest,
Receive tax-free treatment of a canceled student
loan,
Receive tax-free student loan repayment assistance,
Deduct tuition and fees for education,
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Establish and contribute to a Coverdell education
savings account (ESA), which features tax-free earn-
ings,
Participate in a qualified tuition program (QTP),
which features tax-free earnings,
Take early distributions from any type of individual
retirement arrangement (IRA) for education costs
without paying the 10% additional tax on early distri-
butions,
Cash in savings bonds for education costs without
having to pay tax on the interest,
Receive tax-free educational benefits from your em-
ployer, and
Take a business deduction for work-related educa-
tion.
Note. You generally cannot claim more than one of the
benefits described in the lists above for the same qualifying
education expense.
Comparison table. Some of the features of most of
these benefits are highlighted in Appendix B, beginning on
page 72 of this publication. This general comparison table
may guide you in determining which benefits you may be
eligible for and which chapters you may want to read.
Analyzing your tax withholding. After you estimate your
education tax benefits for the year, you may be able to
reduce the amount of your federal income tax withholding.
Also, you may want to recheck your withholding during the
year if your personal or financial situation changes. See
Publication 919, How Do I Adjust My Tax Withholding, for
more information.
Glossary. In this publication, wherever appropriate, we
have tried to use the same or similar terminology when
referring to the basic components of each education bene-
fit. Some of the terms used are:
Qualified education expenses,
Eligible educational institution, and
Modified adjusted gross income.
Even though the same term, such as qualified education
expenses, is used to label a basic component of many of
the education benefits, the same expenses are not neces-
sarily allowed for each benefit. For example, the cost of
room and board is a qualified education expense for the
qualified tuition program, but not for the education savings
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1.
Table 1 -1. Tax Treatment of Scholarship and
Fellowship Payments1
Do not rely on this table alone. Refer to the text for
complete details.
Scholarships,
Fellowships, Grants,
and Tuition
Reductions
Reminder
Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs). You can
set up and make contributions to an IRA if you receive
taxable compensation. Under this rule, a taxable scholar-
ship or fellowship is compensation only if it is shown in box
1 of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. For more infor-
mation about IRAs, see Publication 590.
Introduction
This chapter discusses the tax treatment of various types
of educational assistance you may receive if you are study-
ing, teaching, or researching in the United States. The
educational assistance can be for a primary or secondary
school, a college or university, or a vocational school.
Included are discussions of:
Scholarships,
Fellowships,
Need-based education grants, such as a Pell Grant,
and
Qualified tuition reductions.
Many types of educational assistance are tax free if they
meet the requirements discussed here.
Special rules apply to U.S. citizens and resident aliens
who have received scholarships or fellowships for study-
ing, teaching, or researching abroad. For information
about these rules, see Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S.
Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad.
Scholarships and Fellowships
A scholarship is generally an amount paid or allowed to, or
for the benefit of, a student at an educational institution to
aid in the pursuit of studies. The student may be either an
undergraduate or a graduate.
A fellowship is generally an amount paid for the benefit
of an individual to aid in the pursuit of study or research.
Table 1 -1 provides an overview of the tax treatment of
amounts received as a scholarship or fellowship (other
than amounts received as payment for services). Gener-
ally, whether the amount is tax free or taxable depends on
the expense paid with the amount and whether you are a
degree candidate.
IF you use
the payment
for...
Tuition
Fees
Books
Supplies
Equipment
Room
Board
Travel
AND you are...
A degree
candidate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Not a
degree
candidate
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
THEN your payment is...
Tax free2
X
X3
X3
X3
X3
Taxable
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
1 Does not include payments received for past, present, or future services.
2 Payments used for any expenses indicated in this column are tax free only if the
terms of the scholarship or fellowship do not prohibit the expense.
3 If required of all students in the course.
Tax-Free Scholarships and
Fellowships
A scholarship or fellowship is tax free only if:
You are a candidate for a degree at an eligible edu-
cational institution, and
You use the scholarship or fellowship to pay quali-
fied education expenses.
Candidate for a degree. You are a candidate for a de-
gree if you:
1. Attend a primary or secondary school or are pursuing
a degree at a college or university, or
2. Attend an accredited educational institution that is
authorized to provide:
a. A program that is acceptable for full credit toward
a bachelor's or higher degree, or
b. A program of training to prepare students for gain-
ful employment in a recognized occupation.
Eligible educational institution. An eligible educational
institution is one that maintains a regular faculty and curric-
ulum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of stu-
dents in attendance at the place where it carries on its
educational activities.
Qualified education expenses. For purposes of tax-free
scholarships and fellowships, these are expenses for:
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Tuition and fees required to enroll at or attend an
eligible educational institution, and
Course-related expenses, such as fees, books, sup-
plies, and equipment that are required for the
courses at the eligible educational institution. These
items must be required of all students in your course
of instruction.
However, in order for these to be qualified education ex-
penses, the terms of the scholarship or fellowship cannot
require that it be used for other purposes, such as room
and board, or specify that it cannot be used for tuition or
course-related expenses.
Expenses that do not qualify. Qualified education ex-
penses do not include the cost of:
Room and board,
Travel,
Research,
Clerical help, or
Equipment and other expenses that are not required
for enrollment in or attendance at an eligible educa-
tional institution.
This is true even if the fee must be paid to the institution as
a condition of enrollment or attendance. Scholarship or
fellowship amounts used to pay these costs are taxable.
Worksheet 1.1. You can use Worksheet 1-1 to figure the
tax-free and taxable parts of your scholarship or fellowship.
Athletic Scholarships
An athletic scholarship is tax free if it meets the require-
ments discussed above.
Taxable Scholarships and
Fellowships
If your scholarship or fellowship does not meet the re-
quirements described earlier, it is taxable. The following
amounts received may be taxable.
Amounts used to pay expenses that do not qualify.
Payments for services.
Scholarship prizes.
Each type is discussed below.
Amounts used to pay expenses that do not qualify. A
scholarship amount you use to pay any expense that does
not qualify is taxable, even if the expense is a fee that you
must pay to the institution as a condition of enrollment or
attendance.
Payment for services. Generally, you must include in
income the part of any scholarship, fellowship, or tuition
reduction that represents payment for past, present, or
future teaching, research, or other services. This applies
even if all candidates for a degree must perform the serv-
ices to receive the degree.
Exceptions. You do not have to include in income the
part of any scholarship or fellowship that represents pay-
ment for teaching, research, or other services if you re-
ceive the amount under:
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Pro-
gram, or
The Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship
and Financial Assistance Program,
and you:
Are a candidate for a degree at an eligible educa-
tional institution, and
Use that part of the scholarship or fellowship to pay
qualified education expenses.
Worksheet 1-1. Taxable Scholarship and Fellowship Income
1. Enter your scholarship or fellowship income for 2006
If you are a degree candidate at an eligible educational institution, go to line 2.
If you are not a degree candidate at an eligible educational institution, stop here. The entire
amount is taxable. For information on how to report this amount on your tax return, see
Reporting Scholarships and Fellowships.
2. Enter the amount from line 1 that was for teaching, research, or any other services. (Do not include
amounts received for these items under the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program or
the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program.)
3. Subtract line 2 from line 1
2.
3.
4. Enter the amount from line 3 that your scholarship or fellowship required you to use for other than
qualified education expenses 4.
5. Subtract line 4 from line 3
5.
6. Enter the amount from line 5 that was used for qualified education expenses required for study at an
eligible educational institution. This amount is the tax-free part of your scholarship or fellowship
income* 6.
7. Subtract line 6 from line 5
7.
8. Taxable part. Add lines 2, 4, and 7. See Reporting Scholarships and Fellowships for how to report
this amount on your tax return 8.
' If you qualify for other education benefits (see chapters 2 through 12), you may have to reduce the amount of education expenses qualifying for a specific
benefit by the tax-free amount on this line.
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Example 1. You received a scholarship of $2,500. The
scholarship was not received under either of the excep-
tions mentioned above. As a condition for receiving the
scholarship, you must serve as a part-time teaching assis-
tant. Of the $2,500 scholarship, $1,000 represents pay-
ment for teaching. The provider of your scholarship gives
you a Form W-2 showing $1,000 as income. You used all
the money for qualified education expenses. Assuming
that all other conditions are met, $1,500 of your scholar-
ship is tax free. The $1,000 you received for teaching is
taxable.
Example 2. You are a candidate for a degree at a
medical school. You receive a scholarship (not under ei-
ther of the exceptions mentioned above) for your medical
education and training. The terms of your scholarship
require you to perform future services. A substantial pen-
alty applies if you do not comply. The entire amount of your
grant is taxable as payment for services in the year it is
received.
Scholarship prizes. If you win a scholarship as a prize in
a contest, the scholarship is fully taxable unless you meet
the requirements discussed earlier under Tax-Free Schol-
arships and Fellowships.
Reporting Scholarships and
Fellowships
Whether you must report your scholarship or fellowship
depends on whether you must file a return and whether
any part of your scholarship or fellowship is taxable.
If your only income is a completely tax-free scholarship
or fellowship, you do not have to file a tax return and no
reporting is necessary. If all or part of your scholarship or
fellowship is taxable and you are required to file a tax
return, report the taxable amount as explained below. You
must report the taxable amount whether or not you re-
ceived a Form W-2. If you receive an incorrect Form W-2,
ask the payer for a corrected one.
For information on whether you must file a return, see
Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction, and
Filing Information, or your income tax form instructions.
How To Report
How you report any taxable scholarship or fellowship in-
come depends on which return you file.
Form 1040EZ. If you file Form 1040EZ, report the taxable
amount on line 1. If the taxable amount was not reported
on Form W-2, enter "SCH" and the taxable amount in the
space to the left of line 1.
Form 1040A. If you file Form 1040A, report the taxable
amount on line 7. If the taxable amount was not reported
on Form W-2, enter "SCH" and the taxable amount in the
space to the left of line 7.
Form 1040. If you file Form 1040, report the taxable
amount on line 7. If the taxable amount was not reported
on Form W-2, enter "SCH" and the taxable amount on the
dotted line next to line 7.
Schedule SE (Form 1040). Include amounts you re-
ceive under a scholarship as pay for your services as an
independent contractor in determining your net earnings
from self-employment. If your net earnings are $400 or
more, you will have to pay self-employment tax. Use
Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax, to figure this tax.
For more information in determining whether you are an
independent contractor or an employee, get Publication
15-A, Employer's Supplemental Tax Guide.
Form 1040NR. If you file Form 1040NR, report the taxable
amount on line 12. You must generally report the amount
shown in Form(s) 1042-S, box 2. See the instructions for
Form 1040NR for more information on reporting fellowship
and scholarship income on Form 1040NR.
Form 1040NR-EZ. If you file Form 1040NR-EZ, report the
taxable amount on line 5. You must generally report the
amount shown in Form(s) 1042-S, box 2. See the instruc-
tions for Form 1040NR-EZfor more information on report-
ing fellowship and scholarship income on Form
1040NR-EZ.
Other Types of
Educational Assistance
The following discussions deal with common types of edu-
cational assistance other than scholarships and fellow-
ships.
Fulbright Grants
A Fulbright grant is generally treated as a scholarship or
fellowship in figuring how much of the grant is tax free. You
have to report only the taxable amount. See Reporting
Scholarships and Fellowships earlier in this chapter.
Pell Grants and Other Title IV
Need-Based Education Grants
These need-based grants are treated as scholarships for
purposes of determining their tax treatment. They are tax
free to the extent used for qualified education expenses
during the period for which a grant is awarded. You have to
report only the taxable amount. See Reporting Scholar-
ships and Fellowships earlier in this chapter.
Payment to Service Academy Cadets
An appointment to a United States military academy is not
a scholarship or fellowship. Payment you receive as a
cadet or midshipman at an armed services academy is pay
for personal services and will be reported to you in box 1 of
Form W-2. Include this pay in your income in the year you
receive it unless one of the exceptions, discussed earlier
under Payment for services, applies.
Veterans' Benefits
Payments you receive for education, training, or subsis-
tence under any law administered by the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) are tax free. Do not include these
payments as income on your federal tax return.
If you qualify for one or more of the education benefits
discussed in chapters 2 through 12, you may have to
reduce the amount of education expenses qualifying for a
specific benefit by part or all of your VA payments. This
applies only to the part of your VA payments that is re-
quired to be used for education expenses.
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Tuition
If you are allowed to study tuition free or for a reduced rate
of tuition, you may not have to pay tax on this benefit. This
is called a "tuition reduction." You do not have to include a
qualified tuition reduction in your income.
A tuition reduction is qualified only if you receive it from
an eligible educational institution and use it at an eligible
educational institution. You do not have to use the tuition
reduction at the eligible educational institution from which
you received it. In other words, if you work for an educa-
tional institution and the institution arranges for you to take
courses at another educational institution without paying
any tuition, you may not have to include the value of the
free courses in your income.
The rules for determining if a tuition reduction is quali-
fied, and therefore tax free, are different if the education
provided is below the graduate level or is graduate educa-
tion.
You must include in your income any tuition reduction
you receive that is payment for your services.
Eligible educational institution. An eligible educational
institution is one that maintains a regular faculty and curric-
ulum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of stu-
dents in attendance at the place where it carries on its
educational activities.
Officers, owners, highly compensated employees.
Qualified tuition reductions apply to officers, owners, or
highly compensated employees only if benefits are avail-
able to employees on a nondiscriminatory basis. This
means that the tuition reduction benefits must be available
on substantially the same basis to each member of a group
of employees. The group must be defined under a reason-
able classification set up by the employer. The classifica-
tion must not discriminate in favor of owners, officers, or
highly compensated employees.
the
If you receive a tuition reduction for education below the
graduate level (including primary, secondary, proprietary,
or high school), it is a qualified tuition reduction, and
therefore tax free, only if your relationship to the educa-
tional institution providing the benefit is described below.
1. You are an employee of the eligible educational insti-
tution.
2. You were an employee of the eligible educational
institution, but you retired or left on disability.
3. You are a widow or widower of an individual who
died while an employee of the eligible educational
institution or who retired or left on disability.
4. You are the dependent child or spouse of an individ-
ual described in (1) through (3), above.
Child of parents. For purposes of the qualified
tuition reduction, a child is a dependent child if the child is
under age 25 and both parents have died.
Child of divorced parents. For purposes of the qualified
tuition reduction, a dependent child of divorced parents is
treated as the dependent of both parents.
A tuition reduction you receive for graduate education is
qualified, and therefore tax free, if both of the following
requirements are met.
It is provided by an eligible educational institution.
You are a graduate student who performs teaching
or research activities for the educational institution.
You must include in income any other tuition reductions for
graduate education that you receive.
How To
Any tuition reduction that is taxable should be included as
wages in box 1 of your Form W-2. Report the amount in
box 1 on line 7 (Form 1040 or Form 1040A) or line 1 (Form
1040EZ).
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