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 2012 Program Solicitation is available online. The Program Solicitation contains the official guidelines for the 2012 GRFP competition. It includes important information about eligibility, application preparation and submission instructions, and the review process.

The 2012 GRFP application is now closed. Eligible applicants will be notified of the results of their applications around early April, 2012.

 

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Solicitation lists the official program deadlines for the 2012 Competition. No extensions will be granted, and we regret that any materials received after the published deadlines will not be accepted. Applicants were provided the option of listing up to 5 recommenders, with the knowledge that only 3 would be used.  They were able to "manage" this process by listing the referees in order (1 to 5) and monitoring progress of the submissions to make sure three letters were obtained before the published deadline of November 29, 7 p.m.

 

 

GRFP Fellows Receive the Following:

- Three years of support

- $30,000 annual stipend

- $10,500 cost-of-education allowance to the institution (anticipated to increase to $12,000 for 2012)

- 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- Guide for the administration of GRFP awards, including Fellow responsibilities, Fellowship administration, terms and conditions, and procedures.

FAQs for the new Administrative Guide - Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the current GRFP Administrative Guide

 

Site Highlights

General Program Information	Panelist Registration
Tips for Applying	Fellows: Get Involved!
Promotional Materials	Educators: Get Involved!