EPA's NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Catalog and Application Guide
for 2013
Student Fellowship Program
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Visit the EPA Fellowships website at www.epa.gov/fellowships
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Introduction
What's Inside
How to Apply 3
Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility
Step 2: Find a Project
Step 3: Prepare Application Materials
Step 4: Submit Your Application
Evaluation and Selection of NNEMS Fellows 6
Catalog of 2013 Fellowships 8
Appendix A-Application Mate rials 14
Background and Purpose
The 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 EPA Office of
External Affairs and Environmental Education (OEAEE).
The purpose of the NNEMS program is to:
Provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences in the 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 the 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. The projects are specifically
narrow in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at the EPA during
the summer or part-time during the school year. Typically, the research is conducted at the EPA office,
although other arrangements can be made in certain circumstances.
Detailed descriptions of the fellowships offered this year are provided in the section, Catalog of 2013
Fellowships, which begins on page 8. Each fellowship is sponsored by an EPA project officer who serves as
the main point of contact for the project.
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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 the EPA submit payment of a portion of his or her tuition costs directly to the institution.
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.
There is no matching or cost sharing required of students awarded NNEMS fellowships.
Disclaimer
The 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 2013.
For Additional Information
Please contact:
Ms. Ginger Potter
NNEMS Program
Office of External Affairs and Environmental Education
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Ariel Rios Building (1703A)
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: 202-564-0443
Online resources:
Visit the EPA's Fellowships website at: www.epa.gov/fellowships
For detailed information and instructions for filing taxes on a fellowship award, view Publication
970 atwww.irs.gov
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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 involves the following four steps:
Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility
A NNEMS fellowship is available to any associate, undergraduate or advanced student who meets the
general requirements listed below, as well as those 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 Accreditation.
Pursuing an educational program directly related to pollution control or environmental protection
for the duration of the fellowship.
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 February with the expectation that their spring semester grades will increase their GPA to 3.0
are not eligible.
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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 award, 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.
Step 2: Find a Project
Review the project descriptions provided in the Catalog of 2013 Fellowships, which begins on page 8.
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 the EPA. Please note that students are not allowed to develop or
propose independent projects.
Step 3: Prepare Application Materials
Application packages are submitted in hard copy as explained below. All students who are interested in
applying for a NNEMS fellowship must submit a complete application package (an original and two copies)
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 two
photocopies of the transcript are required for each complete application. If submitting applications
for more than one NNEMS project, 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. In this case, a note should be included in the application package
indicating that the form is being sent separately.
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• 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 rejected. Applications deemed ineligible for funding consideration will be notified
within 15 calendar days of the ineligibility determination.
Applicants must submit all application materials listed above. Blank application forms are included in
Appendix A, Application Materials, and may also be obtained on the EPA's fellowships website at
www.epa.gov/fellowships. Students may apply for as many fellowships as desired. Students must submit
a complete application package (one original application package and two copies) for each project for
which they are applying. Although multiple copies of the materials are required, they should be submitted
in the same package.
Step 4: Submit Your Application
Applications must be submitted via mail, courier or express delivery to:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200
Reston,VA20191
The deadline for submissions of applications for 2013 fellowships is February 8, 2013. All materials
must be postmarked on or before February 8, 2013 to be eligible for consideration. Applications
postmarked after February 8, 2013 will not be accepted.
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. Applicants must clearly mark
applications/proposals or portions of applications/proposals they claim as confidential. If no claim of
confidentiality is made, the EPA is not required to make the inquiry to the applicant unless otherwise
required by 40 CFR 2.204(c)(2) prior to disclosure.
In accordance with the 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, the EPA will respond to questions from
individual applicants regarding threshold eligibility criteria, administrative issues related to the
submission of the proposal and requests for clarification.
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Evaluation and Selection of NNEMS Fellows
Evaluation of Applications
NNEMS fellowships are awarded annually on the basis of the 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 = 10 points)
• Relevancy of work experience of the student (whether volunteer activities, internships or paid jobs)
as it relates to the EPA fellowship (maximum score = 10 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)
Potential for success, as reflected in the student's approach for ensuring successful achievement of
the project objectives and in accordance with the application's schedule and milestones
(maximum score = 2 points)
Selection and Notification of Award Status
Once the 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.
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.
A fingerprint check or a fingerprint check and 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. The EPA reserves the right to terminate the fellowship agreement with a
recipient if his or her background investigation reveals adverse information.
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Student Acceptance of Award
A student selected for a NNEMS fellowship must complete additional documentation required by the
federal government to apply for an official grant with the EPA. The steps required to process a fellowship
and the grant award are lengthy.
If a student is offered and accepts a fellowship, 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 2013 Fellows.
Notification of Non-Selection
Students who are not selected for a 2013 fellowship will be notified by email within 15 calendar days after
a decision of non-selection is made.
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) located on the
Web at www.epa.gov/ogd/competition/resolution.htm.
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Catalog of 2013 Fellowship
Described on the following pages are the NNEMS fellowships being offered in 2013. The fellowships are
organized under three categories:
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 the 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.
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.
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PROJECT NUMBER: 2013-201 Des|red Leve| of Educat|on:
Category:
Environmental Management and Administration
Graduate Student to Ph.D.
Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 9 - San Francisco,
Project Title: CA
Preferred Project Period:
Sustainable Materials Management and Pollution Prevention 6/1/2013 to 5/31/2014
in the Pacific Southwest
Project Officer:
Sponsoring Office: | JohnKatz
Waste Management Division, Region 9
Office Mission:
The mission of the Waste Management Division is to be a steward of the environment to manage
waste, prevent pollution and minimize materials reaching landfills and incinerators.
Project Overview:
The fellow will support the Office of Pollution Prevention and Solid Waste in its mission to reduce
pollution at the source and support sustainable material use and waste management. The fellow
will participate in EPA efforts to promote sustainability, recycling, pollution prevention and green
building practices. The fellow will research best practices and develop case studies and collaborate
with the private sector and state, local and tribal partners to learn how improved environmental
practices have been integrated. Finally, the fellow will work with EPA staff on product stewardship
initiatives and on implementation of climate actions in both the public and private sectors.
To be successful, the fellow selected should have strong oral and written communication skills, an
understanding of sustainability, and a passion for environmental work. Specific assignments will
include interviewing partners, participating in outreach efforts, and conducting research, as well as
working closely with a high-energy and collaborative team.
The project dates and hours can be negotiated, but should be no less than 6 months, 20 to 30 hours
per week, depending on the project length.
Project Goals:
The fellow will gain an understanding in cutting-edge areas of environmental protection, including
pollution prevention and sustainable materials management. The fellow will be asked to apply
concepts of source reduction, materials reuse and recycling, and sustainability behavior change to
real-world problems and solutions.
Final Product of the Project:
The final product will have a written and oral component and will demonstrate the fellow's ability
to conduct effective research and find superior environmental outcomes. The exact nature of the
work products will depend on which projects the fellow conducts and may include intermediate
reports on any of the materials management topics listed above.
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PROJECT NUMBER: 2013-202 Des|red Leve| of Educat|on:
Category:
Environmental Management and Administration
Project Title:
6/1/2013 to 5/31/2014
Sustainable Materials Management in the Pacific Northwest
and Alaska
Graduate Student to Ph.D.
Student
Project Location:
EPA Region 10 - Seattle, WA
Preferred Project Period:
Project Officer:
Melissa Winters
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Air, Waste, and Toxics, Region 10
Office Mission:
The mission of the Office of Air, Waste and Toxics is to be a steward of the environment to protect
air quality, control toxics and manage waste.
Project Overview:
The fellow will support the Materials Management and Stewardship (MMAS) Team in its mission to
implement the EPA's Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Program in the Pacific Northwest
and Alaska. Building on the familiar concept of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, SMM is a systemic
approach that seeks to reduce materials use and their associated environmental impacts over their
entire life cycle, starting with extraction of natural resources and product design, and ending with
decisions on recycling or final disposal. Working with the MMAS Team, the fellow will participate in
efforts that support the EPA's national SMM priorities, including the reduction of food waste
through the Food Recovery Challenge and efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of federal
facilities through the Federal Green Challenge. The fellow will participate in the West Coast Climate
and Materials Management Forum, which is an EPA-led partnership of western cities and states
that are developing and sharing ways to integrate lifecycle materials management policies and
practices into climate actions. The fellow will meet with workgroups, conduct policy research and
analysis, prepare case studies, and participate in MMAS Team activities. To be successful at this
project, the fellow should have strong oral and written communication skills, an understanding of
sustainability, and a passion for environmental work.
The project dates and hours can be negotiated, but should be no less than 6 months, 20 to 30 hours
per week, depending on the project length.
Project Goals:
The fellow will gain an understanding of and experience in a new and exciting area of work —
sustainable materials management The fellow will learn about the relationship between materials
management and climate change and will be able to translate that understanding into effective
communication.
Final Product of the Project:
The final product will include a written and oral component and will demonstrate the fellow's
ability to conduct effective research and find superior environmental outcomes.
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PROJECT NUMBER: 2013-301 Des|red Leve| of Educat|on:
Category:
Environmental Science
Project Title:
6/1/2013 to 5/1/2016
Emergy-based Decision Support Tool for Sustainable
Municipal Water Services
Graduate Student to Ph.D.
Student
Project Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Project Period:
Project Officer:
Xin (Cissy) Ma
Sponsoring Office:
Office of Research and Development, Microbiological and Chemical Exposure Assessment Research
Division (MCEARD) in the National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL) and Sustainable
Technology Division (STD) in the National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) in
Cincinnati, Ohio
Office Mission:
The EPA's Sustainable Research Division works to advance the scientific understanding,
development and application of technologies to address a variety of areas related to sustainability,
including systems analysis, environmental management, clean processes, green chemistry and
green engineering.
Project Overview:
Finite water resources, increasing demand and aging water infrastructure are some of the greatest
challenges facing our nation and other global regions. The Safe and Sustainable Water Resources
(SSWR) research program in the EPA is conducting research and analysis that strive for solutions to
ensure future generations will have adequate water of sufficient quality. The research program will
develop sustainable solutions by integrating trans-disciplinary research addressing social,
environmental and economic outcomes. Complex water issues cannot be solved by a traditional
"siloed" water management approach. In a water-connected world, sustainable solutions require a
system-based approach, where water services (traditionally within wastewater, storm water and
drinking water) are integrated to maximize the recovery of resources (energy, nutrients, materials
and water). Next-generation sustainable water systems should employ effective water management
practices that provide safe and sustainable water from source to drinking water tap. Furthermore,
these water systems need to be adaptive to address changing societal aspirations, demographics
and climate.
Water system managers require science-based assistance for making management decisions. One of
the system-based methods is emergy synthesis, a process previously used for various systems at
multiple scales to incorporate environmental, social and economic aspects into a common unit of
nonmonetary measure (solar energy equivalents). Furthermore, an emergy approach may provide
an objective metric to assess the sustainability of systems. It not only quantitatively assesses the
direct and indirect energy required to produce goods and services, but also provides a decision
criterion (metric) to evaluate the efficacy of alternatives. Emergy analysis has the potential, along
with other metrics, to integrate sustainability principles to water system management at different
scales and levels.
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Under this project, the fellow will focus on developing an emergy-based decision support tool that
will focus on how to minimize community wastewater contamination by maximizing the recovery
of resources (energy, nutrients, materials and water).
The fellow will work with EPA staff throughout the development process and take a hierarchical
approach to the project by:
1. Investigating the emergy that is embedded in various physical, chemical and biological unit
processes (such as oxidation, nitrification, de-nitrification and disinfection) in traditional
wastewater treatment facilities, in constructed green infrastructures and in natural
systems, as well as in wastewater distribution systems, septic systems, and alternative
technologies such as composting toilets or urine-divergent toilets.
2. Creating an emergy database suited to different geographic location, climate, size of the
community, differing technology and other factors.
3. Identifying and synthesizing data and community plans for a community of interest that will
lead to a case study of proof of principle.
4. Developing and calibrating emergy parameters and a model compatible with SSWR Project
5.1 system assessments, using systematic approaches and producing a tool that identifies
efforts that maximum emergy efficiency for community water services.
Project Goals:
The fellow will conduct highly interdisciplinary research in the field of sustainable science and
address hydrology, ecology and engineering issues. The fellow will work with EPA scientists and
academic researchers and receive training by leading researchers that will augment his or her
current graduate program.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow is expected to publish research journal papers and aid in the development of a decision
support tool that addresses water resources and infrastructure of the built environment that
demonstrates how to maximize emergy efficacy of the water services. Regular progress reports and
presentations will be expected.
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PROJECT NUMBER: 2013-401 Des|red Leve| of Educat|on:
Graduate Student
Category:
Project Location:
EPA Headquarters - Arlington,
VA, and Washington, DC
Project Period:
Public Relations and Communications
Project Title:
June 2013 to August 2013
Community Involvement and Program Initiatives
Sponsoring Office:
Project Officer:
Suzanne Wells
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), Office of Superfund Remediation and
Technology Innovation (OSRTI), Community Involvement and Program Initiatives Branch (CIPIB)
Office Mission:
The mission of the Superfund program is to reduce risk 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 for 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
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 Program
Initiatives Branch works to establish dialogue with members of the public on critical issues facing
communities near Superfund sites.
During this project, the fellow will become familiar with the Superfund process and learn how
public participation processes are implemented during cleanups. The specific project will depend
on the emerging issues at the time of application and selection. 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
the various tools and techniques used to involve communities in environmental decision making.
Project Goals:
The fellow will learn critical issues facing a government agency as it seeks to involve the public in
decision making. The fellow will learn to analyze emerging issues or topics and work with EPA staff
in developing strategies for managing the issues or topics.
Final Product of the Project:
The fellow will develop a final report summarizing the results of his or her project.
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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 the EPA's fellowship website atwww.epa.gov/fellowships. The forms are available in
an interactive portable document format (pdf) and can be completed online, then printed and mailed to the
EPA NNEMS Staff as described in this document
Application Materials
> NNEMS Application
> Sample NNEMS Application
> Standard Form 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
> Sample Standard Form 424 - Application for Federal Assistance
> NNEMS Reference Form
> NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver Statement
Helpful Tips:
Read the section, How to Apply, for detailed instructions on applying for a NNEMS fellowship.
• Confirm that you meet all of the eligibility requirements described on pages 3 and 4.
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 February 8, 2013.
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EPA's NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Project Information
NNEMS Application
Program Announcement Identifier: EPA-EED-1 3-01
An interactive PDF version of this form is available online at
www.epa.gov/fe//owsfi/ps
Project Number: 2013-
Project category:
Q Environmental Management and Administration
Q Environmental Science
Q Public Relations and Communications
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.
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Eligibility
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 institution1
• 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
1 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 (wvfw.chea.org]
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
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Proposal
NNEMS 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
Are you 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 you enrolled at an accredited school?
Are you a federal employee?
Federal employees, including those who
are on "leave without pay" status, are not
eligable fora NNEMS Fellowship.
Do you have a minimum 3.0 GPA?
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Students must submit three complete application packages for each project (one
original and two 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 verily 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
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Complete application packages must be submitted for each NNEMS project.
Applications must be postmarked on or before February 8, 2013.
Send the completed application package to:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1 881 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 NNEMS Application
Program Announcement Identifier: EPA-EED-1 3-01
An interactive PDF version of this form is available online at
www.epa.gov/fe//owsfi/ps
Project Number: 2013-J«X
Project category:
13 Environmental Management and Administration
Q Environmental Science
Q Public Relations and Communications
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: John Doe
Please check the address to which you would like materials sent.
Q Current Mailing Address
123 Hill Street
Anytown
VA
22205
City State Zip
At Current Address Through May 2013 (month/year)
Current Phone: I 123 | 456 . 7891
Current Email: johndoe@email.com
Permanent Mailing Address
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Current School/University:
Current Student Level:
Undergraduate
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Q Freshman
Q Sophomore
3 Junior
Q Senior
Current Major/Minor:
Advanced
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Environmental Policy
June 2014
Expected Graduation Date:
Please list any additional universities attended:
School/University Dates Attended
Transcript
Enclosed
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City
At Permanent Address Through
Permanent Phone: (
Permanent Email:
State
Zip
(month/year)
Eligibility
School/University Dates Attended
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School/University Dates Attended
Names of Individual(s) Providing Reference:
QYes QNo
Dr' Jane Doe
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 institution1
• 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 (wvfw.chea.org]
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Project Number: 2013-_
Proposal
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Sample NNEMS Application
You may attach one additional page as necessary.
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 the EPA.
(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
Are you 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
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Are you a federal employee? Q [vj
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Students must submit three complete application packages for each project (one
original and two 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 verily that you have included:
Mailed
Separately
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
Complete application packages must be submitted for each NNEMS project.
Applications must be postmarked on or before February 8, 2013.
Send the completed application package to:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1 881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200
Reston.VA 20191
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Standard Form 424 - Application for
Federal Assistance
Following are instructions for completing the Standard Form 424 (SF-424) Application for Federal Assistance.
An interactive pdf version of this form is available online at www.epa.gov/fellowships.
As listed below, several fields on the SF-424 should be left blank.
1. Enter "Preapplication."
2. Enter "New."
3. Leave blank.
4. Leave blank.
5. Federal Entity Identifier: Leave blank.
Federal Award Identifier: Leave blank.
6. Leave blank.
7. Leave blank.
8. Legal Name: Enter your legal name in this order: last name, first name, middle initial/name.
Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (BIN/TIN): Enter "123456789."
Organizational DUNS: Leave blank.
Address: Enter the address (including street, city, state, and zip code) you are currently using to receive
United States Postal Service mail.
Organizational Unit: Leave blank.
Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Enter your
name, telephone number, and email address. Your middle name, suffix, and fax number are optional.
9. Enter "P. Individual."
1 0. Enter "Environmental Protection Agency."
11. Enter "66.952."
12. Enter "EPA-EED-1 3-01."
1 3. Leave blank.
14. Leave blank.
15. Enter the project title of the fellowship for which you are applying.
16. List your Congressional District under "Applicant." Under "Program/Project," list the Congressional District for the
fellowship project location. To identify the appropriate Congressional District, go to www.fiouse.govand enter
your nine digit zip code to identify your representative and district.
17. Enter the project start and end dates for the fellowship for which you are applying.
1 8. Leave blank.
1 9. Enter "c. Program is not covered by E.O. 1 2372."
20. Self-explanatory.
21. Enter your name, title, telephone number and email address. "Student" or "Graduate Student" is an appropriate
title. Print a hard-copy of the SF 424 and sign the pre-application.
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OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 03/31/2012
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
1. Type of Submission:
n] Preapplication
n] Application
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* 2. Type of Application:
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1 If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
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1 3. Date Received:
4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:
1 5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
1 a. Legal Name:
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):
* c. Organizational DUNS:
d. Address:
* Streetl:
Street2:
* City:
County:
* State:
Province:
* Country:
*Zip/ Postal Code:
USA: UNITED STATES
e. 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:
1 First Name:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
1 Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
' Email:
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
* Other (specify):
10. Name of Federal Agency:
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CFDA Title:
12. Funding Opportunity Number:
" Title:
13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant * b. Program/Project
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: * b. End Date:
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?
|fj 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.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
[TJ c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
[D Yes |T_ 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)
Q ** 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: | I * First Name:
Middle Name:
* Last Name:
Suffix:
" Title:
* Telephone Number: Fax Number:
' Email:
* Signature of Authorized Representative: * Date Signed:
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
The following field should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent on any Federal Debt. Maximum number of
characters that can be entered is 4,000. Try and avoid extra spaces and carriage returns to maximize the availability of space.
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Sample SF-424
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 03/31/2012
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 1. Type of Submission:
l^ffPreapplication
^\ Application
Hi Changed/Corrected Application
* 2. Type of Application:
[j^JJNew
[p] Continuation
P Revision
1 If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
" 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):
* c. Organizational DUNS:
d. Address:
* Streetl:
Street2:
* City:
County:
* State:
Province:
* Country:
*Zip/ Postal Code:
123 Hill Street
Anytown
VA
USA: UNITED STATES
22205
e. 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: Student
Organizational Affiliation:
1 Telephone Number: (123) 456-7891
Fax Number:
Email: johndoe@email.com
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Sample SF-424
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
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-13-01
1 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:
Community Involvement and Program Initiatives
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
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Sample SF-424
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16. Congressional Districts Of:
* a. Applicant Virginia 8th « b. Program/Project Virginia 8th
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
17. Proposed Project:
* a. Start Date: 6/1/2013 * b. End Date: 8/31/2013
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
] b. Program is subject to E.O. 1 2372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
Q c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.
* 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
[O Yes J7] 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)
0f" 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: * First Name: John
Middle Name:
* Last Name: Doe
Suffix:
* Title: Student
* Telephone Number: 123-456-7891 Fax Number:
* Email: Johndoe@email.com
"Signature of Authorized Representative: ^y^/^'^Off * Date Signed: January 26, 2013
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Sample SF-424
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
The following field should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent on any Federal Debt. Maximum number of
characters that can be entered is 4,000. Try and avoid extra spaces and carriage returns to maximize the availability of space.
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Reference Form
EPA's NATIONAL NETWORK FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP PROflRAM
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 February 8, 2013:
NNEMS Fellowship Program
Tetra Tech EM Inc.
1 881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200
Reston, VA20191
To be Completed by Applicant
Project Number: 2013-
Applicant's Name:
Current Mailing Address:
City
State
Zip
Current Phone:
Current Email:
School/University:
Current Major/Minor:
Expected Graduation Date:
To be Completed by the Reference
Name of Individual
Providing Reference:
Current Mailing Address:
City
State
Zip
Current Phone:
Current Email:
Position or Title:
Department:
Institution:
Signature
Date
(Reference Form continued on next page)
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Reference Form
Reference
The applicant named above is applying for a 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.
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
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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 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 the 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: 2013-
Project Category:
Home Phone Number:
Signature: Date:
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