NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) NSF Wide Programs
GRFP 2020 Program and Application Information
NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports individuals early in their graduate training in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. A video presentation on details of the program, and the application process, is available and may be downloaded in PDF format. Please see the GRFP Solicitation NSF 19-590 for more details on the program.
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Jong-on Hahm | info@nsfgrfp.org | (866) 673-4737 | |
Christopher Hill | 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 19-590Important Information for Proposers
A revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 19-1), is effective for proposals submitted, or due, on or after February 25, 2019. Please be advised that, depending on the specified due date, the guidelines contained in NSF 19-1 may apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity.
DUE DATES
Full Proposal Deadline Date
October 19, 2020
Life Sciences, Geosciences
October 20, 2020
Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Materials Research
October 22, 2020
Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
October 23, 2020
Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
Fields of Study |
FY2020 Deadlines |
FY2021 Deadlines |
Life Sciences, Geosciences |
October 21, 2019 (Monday) |
October 19, 2020 (Monday) |
Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Materials Research |
October 22, 2019 (Tuesday) |
October 20, 2020 (Tuesday) |
Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning |
October 24, 2019 (Thursday) |
October 22, 2020 (Thursday) |
Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy |
October 25, 2019 (Friday) |
October 23, 2020 (Friday) |
Reference Letter Submission DEADLINE |
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 19-590 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)