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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) NSF Wide Programs
Revision Notes
NSF will continue to fund outstanding Fellowships in all areas of science and engineering supported by NSF, including the high priority research areas of Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Information Science, and Computationally Intensive Research. Applications are encouraged in all disciplines supported by NSF that incorporate these high priority research areas.
GRFP 2021 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 20-587 for more details on the program.
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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 21-602DUE DATES
Full Proposal Deadline Date
October 18, 2021
Life Sciences
October 19, 2021
Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
October 21, 2021
Engineering
October 22, 2021
Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
SYNOPSIS
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, 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 over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF actively encourages women, persons who are members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM, 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for NSF 20-587, Applicants to FY 2021 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)