NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) NSF Wide Programs
GRFP 2019 Competition Slide Deck for Applicants and Outreach
NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports individuals early in their graduate training in STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics) fields. A presentation - linked below - can be used for outreach to potential applicants; it has been updated for the 2019 competition. Please see the GRFP Solicitation (NSF 18-573) for more details on the GRFP program.
You may download the outreach presentation in either PDF format or PPT format.
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Jong-on Hahm | info@nsfgrfp.org | (866) 673-4737 | |
Christopher Hill | info@nsfgrfp.org | (866) 673-4737 | |
Tyrone D. Mitchell | info@nsfgrfp.org | (866) 673-4737 | |
The Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center is responsible for processing applications and responding to requests for information. General inquiries regarding the Graduate Research Fellowship Program should be made to: Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Center, telephone: 866-NSF-GRFP, 866-673-4737 (toll-free from the US and Canada) or 202-331-3542 (international). email: info@nsfgrfp.org
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PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Solicitation 18-573Important Information for Proposers
ATTENTION: Proposers using the Collaborators and Other Affiliations template for more than 10 senior project personnel will encounter proposal print preview issues. Please see the Collaborators and Other Affiliations Information website for updated guidance.
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 18-1), is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after January 29, 2018. Please be advised that, depending on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 18-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity.
DUE DATES
Full Proposal Deadline Date
October 21, 2019
Life Sciences, Geosciences
October 22, 2019
Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Materials Research
October 24, 2019
Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
October 25, 2019
Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
Application Deadline(s) (received by 5 p.m. local time of applicant’s mailing address):
Fields of Study |
2019 Deadlines |
2020 Deadlines |
2021 Deadlines |
Life Sciences, Geosciences |
October 22, 2018 (Monday) |
October 21, 2019 (Monday) |
October 19, 2020 (Monday) |
Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Materials Research |
October 23, 2018 (Tuesday) |
October 22, 2019 (Tuesday) |
October 20, 2020 (Tuesday) |
Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning |
October 25, 2018 (Thursday) |
October 24, 2019 (Thursday) |
October 22, 2020 (Thursday) |
Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy |
October 26, 2018 (Friday) |
October 25, 2019 (Friday) |
October 23, 2020 (Friday) |
Reference Letter Submission DEADLINE |
November 2, 2018 (Friday) |
November 1, 2019 (Friday) |
October 30, 2020 (Friday) |
SYNOPSIS
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
This program provides educational opportunities for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students. Individuals interested in applying for funding should see the program guidelines above.
RELATED URLS
- FAQs for NSF 16-588 Applicants to the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
- • Official NSF web site describing the GRF Program
- • Non-NSF website with comprehensive information on how to apply, eligibility, phone numbers and email addresses
- • List of Fellows and Honorable Mentions
- • Administrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials
- • FAQs if you are already a Graduate Research Fellow
- • Graduate Research Opportunities Worldwide (GROW)
- • Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP)
What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)