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| 97.062 SCHOLARS AND FELLOWS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS |
| (DHS Scholars and Fellows) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, Section 302 (10). |
| OBJECTIVES |
| The objectives of this program are: (1) increase the intellectual capacity, skills and talents, especially those of U.S. citizens in areas of relevance to homeland security; (2) to attract undergraduate and graduate students to obtain advanced degrees in disciplines of importance to homeland security; (3) provide advanced professional and research development opportunities for fellows, scholars and faculty in targeted areas; and (4) to increase a diverse and highly talented cadre of new and emerging science and technology expertise working in areas of importance and need to homeland security. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Direct Payments for Specified Use, and funding for faculty and curriculum development. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Individuals must be U.S. citizens and employed or enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning, e.g., university, college, etc. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must be a rising college junior or first or second year graduate student, or postdoctoral fellow, studying in one of the following areas including: computer science, engineering, life sciences, math, physical sciences, psychology, social sciences, DVM/PhD, and certain humanities. Applicants must be enrolled in full-time at accredited U.S. institutions. Applicants should have career and employment goals aligned with the mission and objectives of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Postdoctoral scientists and engineers who have held the doctorate degree less than five years at the time of application. Summer faculty fellows must have tenure or be tenure-tracked and be from a minority serving institution. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, Postdoctoral Scholars, and Minority Serving Institution Faculty. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance. |
| Award Procedure |
| Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued. |
| Deadlines |
| Refer to announcement or application guidance for further information. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Refer to program guidance document. |
| Appeals |
| None. |
| Renewals |
| Based on availability of funding and academic progress. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| None. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Refer to program guidance. |
| Reports |
| Participant feedback and progress reports are required. |
| Audits |
| None. |
| Records |
| None. |
| Account Identification |
| 70-0800-0-1-999. |
| Obligations |
| FY 07 $3,000,000; FY 08 est. $3,500,000; and FY 09 est. not available. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| Refer to program guidance. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| The program succeeded in selecting 105 Scholars and Fellows in August of the preceding fiscal year. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| None. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| None. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Department of Homeland Security, University Programs, 245 Murray Lane, Building 410, Washington, DC 20523. E-mail: universityprograms@dhs.gov. |
| Web Site Address |
| www.dhs.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 47.070, Computer and Information Science and Engineering; 47.049, Mathematical and Physical Sciences; 47.041, Engineering Grants; 47.050, Geosciences; 47.078, Polar Programs; 15.059, Indian Graduate Student Scholarships. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Information on current DHS funding can be found at http://www.sciencetosecurity.org. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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