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;

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(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.

The program succeeded in selecting 105 Scholars and Fellows in August of the preceding fiscal year.

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.

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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.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None.

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.

12372.

Application Procedures

Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.

Award Procedures

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.

Authorization

Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, Section 302 (10).

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Refer to program guidance document.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Based on availability of funding and academic progress.

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.

Obigations

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.

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 .

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.