Program Descriptions
Program Number
97.062
Title
Scholars And Fellows, And Educational Programs
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, Section 302 (10).
Status
Active
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.
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.
Eligibility Requirements
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.
Application and Award Process
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
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Participant feedback and progress reports are required.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
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.
Information Contacts
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
http://www.dhs.gov
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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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