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Division of Graduate Education
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

CONTACTS

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GRF Operations Center help@nsfgrfp.org (866) 673-4737  
William J. Hahn whahn@nsf.gov (703) 292-8545  

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: help@nsfgrfp.org

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

08-593 Solicitation

DUE DATES

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 3, 2008
  Interdisciplinary Fields of Study
Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 5, 2008
  Mathematical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering
Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 6, 2008
  Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences
Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 7, 2008
  Life Sciences
Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 10, 2008
  Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy
Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 12, 2008
  Engineering

SYNOPSIS

The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 900-1,600 graduate fellowships in this competition pending availability of funds. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) invests in graduate education for a cadre of diverse individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation.

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

FAQ 1 - Graduate Research Fellowships - Applicants

FAQ 2 - Graduate Research Fellowships - Reference Writers

FAQ 3 - Graduate Research Fellowships - Fellows

FAQ 4 - Graduate Research Fellowships - Fellows Abroad

Information about the Program for Applicants and Fellows

Information For Coordinating Officials

Abstracts of Recent Awards Made Through This Program

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Last Updated: July 29, 2008