Welcome to www.nsfgrfp.org

The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity.  The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.  The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified students and strongly encourages under-represented populations, including women, under-represented racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, to apply for this fellowship.

The 2013 GRFP application is now available.

Applicants who wish to start a new application can do so by clicking the "Begin a Fellowship Application/Register Here" button.

The 2013 NSF GRFP Program Solicitation is now available.

All prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review the 2013 Program Solicitation for the official guidelines for the 2013 competition.

Deadlines for the 2013 NSF GRFP:

All deadlines are at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

November 13, 2012

• Engineering
• Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering
• Materials Research

November 14, 2012

• Mathematical Sciences
• Chemistry
• Physics and Astronomy

November 16, 2012

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• STEM Education and Learning

November 19, 2012

• Life Sciences
• Geosciences

November 27, 2012

• Reference letters for all fields of study

All application materials are due at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the deadline dates. Material submitted after 8:00 p.m. EST on the deadline dates will not be accepted under any circumstances.

GRFP Fellows Receive the Following:

- Three years of support

- $30,000 annual stipend (anticipated to increase to $32,000 for FY13)

- $12,000 cost-of-education allowance to the institution

- International research and professional development opportunities

- TeraGrid Supercomputer access

Important Links for the GRFP

http://www.nsf.gov/grfp - Official program announcement and information, information for awarded fellows, FAQ guides, and information for coordinating officials

http://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/ - Application submission & award announcements

http://www.nsfgrfp.org (this site) - Unofficial program information, applicant assistance & resources, outreach-related issues, panelist registration & information, and applicant ratings sheet review

Current GRFP Administrative Guide (NSF 12-061)- Guide for the administration of GRFP awards, including Fellow responsibilities, Fellowship administration, terms and conditions, and procedures.

FAQs for the new Administrative Guide (NSF 12-062) - Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the current GRFP Administrative Guide

Site Highlights

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