Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
The fellowship provides up to three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, technology, engineering, social science, and mathematics. The fellowship is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study and can be used over a three year period. About 1,000 fellowships will be awarded this year.
Deadline varies depending on research focus:
Interdisciplinary Fields of Study: November 15, 2010
Engineering: November 16, 2010
Mathematical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering; Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy: November 18, 2010
Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences; STEM Education and Learning: November 19, 2010
Life Sciences: November 22, 2010
* Online FastLane application at https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/
Includes:
* Personal Profile
* Education and Work Experience
* Planned Graduate Program
* Reference letter
* Personal statements
* Proposed plan of research
* Previous Research Experience
* Supporting materials to be submitted by mail:
* Official academic transcript(s) from all undergrad. and grad. academic institutions
* Undergraduate GPA form
*(optional) GRE Test Scores sent directly to NSF (code 5140) by ETS
A note on interdisciplinary applications:
The NSF welcomes applications for interdisciplinary programs of study and research. However, applicants are instructed to indicate the primary field of study for the proposed graduate program in the Fastlane Application Module so that the application can be assigned to the most appropriate review panel. The guidelines below should be used to assess eligibility according to the field of study criterion. lf the field is interdisciplinary, but with a clear field of study, the application should be submitted under the primary field. Only truly interdisciplinary applications without a primary field should be submitted in the interdisciplinary field due date.
Tuition, salary/stipend
* $30,000 stipend per tenure year
* $10,500 cost-of-education allowance per tenure year