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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program  (GRFP)  NSF Wide Programs

CONTACTS

Name Email Phone Room
Gisele  T. Muller-Parker grfp@nsf.gov (703) 292-8694   
Doris  L. Carver grfp@nsf.gov (703) 292-8694   

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

 

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Solicitation  12-599

DUE DATES

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 13, 2012

Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering; Materials Research

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 14, 2012

Mathematical Sciences; Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 16, 2012

Social Sciences; Psychology; STEM Education and Learning

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 19, 2012

Life Sciences; Geosciences

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 in the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF's mission. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research.

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 Applicants

• FAQs for Reference Writers

• FAQs if you are already a Graduate Research Fellow

Administrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials

FAQs on Admnistrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials

• Official NSF web site describing the GRF Program

• Non-NSF website with comprehensive information on how to apply, eligibility, phone numbers and email addresses

• FAQs for Coordinating Officials

• List of Fellows and Honorable Mentions

Dear Colleague Letter for the Nordic Research Opportunity

THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF

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What Has Been Funded (Recent Awards Made Through This Program, with Abstracts)

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