Applications open for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The purpose of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
Fellowships provide the student with a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), as well as access to opportunities for professional development available to NSF-supported graduate students.
Applicants
GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated the potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers, early in their careers. Applicants must be pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education at accredited US institutions.
Application Deadlines
All applications are due at 5:00 PM Local Time of Mailing Address.
- Oct. 17, 2022 – Life Sciences
- Oct. 18, 2022 – Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
- Oct. 20, 2022 – Engineering
- Oct. 21, 2022 – Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
- Oct. 28, 2022 – 5:00 PM ET
- Aug. 31, 2022 – 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM ET
Info for Applicants Webinar 1 - Sept. 21, 2022 – 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM ET
Info for Applicants Webinar 2 - Sept. 28, 2022 – 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM ET
Reading the Fine Points of the GRFP Solicitation Webinar