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 in the U.S. and abroad.  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 2011 NSF GRFP application is expected to become available in August 2010, with deadlines expected to be in November.

GRFP Fellows Receive the Following:

- Three years of support

- $30,000 annual stipend

- $10,500 cost-of-education allowance

- $1,000 one time international travel allowance

- 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

Site Highlights

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• NSF has announced 2000 awardees and 2025 Honorable Mentions for the 2010 GRFP have been made. The list of Awardees and Honorable Mentions is available on NSF's Fastlane site.
• The 2011 GRFP application is expected to become available in August 2010.