CSGrad4US
Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships
WHY BECOME A FELLOW?
The Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US) aim to increase the number and diversity of domestic graduate students pursuing research and innovation careers in the CISE fields: computer science, computer engineering, or information science. In particular, CSGrad4US provides an opportunity for bachelor’s degree holders who may be working in industry or other sectors to return to academia and pursue research-based doctoral degrees. A diverse cohort of CSGrad4US Fellows will be selected based on their demonstrated interest and potential in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in a CISE field.
The benefits of CSGrad4US Fellowships are:
- A year-long preparation program, in which individuals selected for the Fellowship will receive mentored support in identifying a graduate program, finding a research mentor, and applying to graduate programs; during this year, the individuals will also have opportunities to form a network with one another and with faculty advisors;
- For those who enroll in an accredited doctoral degree-granting program at an institution of higher education having a campus located in the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, an annual stipend of $34,000 for three years out of five; and
- Cost-of-education allowance of $12,000 per year for the three years noted above to the institution of higher education.
CURRENT FELLOWS
The following CSGrad4US fellows were selected in 2021 and enrolled in a Ph.D. program in 2022.
Fellow |
Baccalaureate Institution |
Doctoral Institution |
Sarah Boelter |
University of Alaska Anchorage |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities |
Alyssa Cantu |
Brown University |
William Marsh Rice University |
Steven Golob |
University of Washington, Tacoma |
University of Washington, Tacoma |
Timothy Goodwin |
Columbia University |
University of California-Santa Cruz |
Melissa Grueter |
Pomona College |
Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago |
Daniel Grzenda |
University of Vermont |
University of Chicago |
Alexander Krentsel |
University of California Berkeley |
University of California Berkeley |
Lily (Yucen) Li |
Carnegie Mellon University |
New York University |
Matthew Nicholson |
Northwestern University |
University of Colorado at Boulder |
Krista Opsahl-Ong |
Duke University |
Stanford University |
Elleen Pan |
Northeastern University |
University of Chicago |
Jarred Parr |
Grand Valley State University |
Yale University |
Gabriella Ramirez |
University of Colorado at Boulder |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
Steven (Di-Yang) Shi |
Brown University |
University of Texas at Austin |
Patrick Toral |
University of California-Santa Cruz |
University of Southern California |
Jina Yoon |
Brown University |
University of Washington |
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident;
- Intend to apply for full-time enrollment in a research-based doctoral degree program in a CISE field no later than Fall 2024;
- Are not currently enrolled in a degree-granting program;
- Have graduated with a bachelor’s degree in a CISE field or otherwise demonstrated CISE core competency before June 30, 2021;
- Never enrolled in and have no pending application for a doctoral degree-granting program for a CISE discipline at the time of the application; and
- Have never previously accepted a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
See the CSGrad4US Dear Colleague Letter for full eligibility requirements. NSF seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and strongly encourages women, African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Native Pacific Islanders, and persons with disabilities to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
- Read the CSGrad4US Dear Colleague Letter for a full description of eligibility and application requirements.
- CSGrad4US Fellowship applicant applications must be submitted via the NSF Education & Training Application. To use ETAP, please visit https://www.nsfetap.org, click on “Create an Account,” select “Applicant,” and follow the instructions to complete your registration. Once you have registered your account, visit the CSGrad4US Fellowship application and complete the remaining steps at: https://www.nsfetap.org/award/81/opportunity/82
1) Application information
2) Personal statement describing relevant background experience
3) Personal statement addressing underrepresentation in CISE disciplines
4) Reference letter information
5) All academic transcripts
6) Two- (2-) page resume
Please contact csgrad4us@nsf.gov with any questions about the application process.
PROCESS AND TIMELINE
Application and Reference Letter Deadline: UPDATE: 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, 2022
Notification of Selection: Summer 2022
Mentored Preparation Program Start Date: Fall 2022
Mentored Preparation Program End Date: Summer 2023
Applicants Enroll in Doctoral Degree-Granting Programs: Fall 2023-Fall 2024
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: If I do not have a bachelor’s degree in a CISE discipline, how do I demonstrate CISE core competency?
A: For more information on the expected background for CISE doctoral programs and CSGrad4US, please refer to the CSGrad4US Mentoring Program page.
Webpage last updated October 25, 2022.