Amount: $37,000 stipend and $16,000 cost-of-education allowance per year for three years
Deadline: Late October (varies by field of study)
Level: graduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The NSF GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Enrolled in or planning to enroll in a research-based master's or doctoral degree program in an eligible field
Required Materials
- Application form
- Personal Statement
- Graduate Research Plan Statement
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
Timeline
Applications open in August. Deadlines vary by field in late October. Winners announced in late March/early April.
Tips
Focus on the intellectual merit and broader impacts of your proposed research. Clearly articulate your research questions, methodology, and expected outcomes. Seek feedback on your essays from faculty.