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.

2013 NSF GRFP competition results

The results of the 2013 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship competition have been announced, and e-mail notifications have been sent to all reviewed applicants. A list of the 2013 awardees and honorable mentions is available on FastLane .

If you did not receive a notification, please check your junk mail/spam folder. If you still cannot find the notification, please e-mail info@nsfgrfp.org from the e-mail address associated with your FastLane GRFP application, and include your name, applicant ID number, and primary mailing address.

NSF received over 13,000 submitted applications for the 2013 competition, and made 2,000 award offers. Congratulations to the awardees and honorable mentions.

2012 marks the 60th anniversary of the 2012 GRFP!

Please visit the NSF website and special 60th anniversary web page for information about the history of the program, profiles of past awardees, the winners of the 60th Anniversary Video Contest, the history of the program, and many other aspects of the GRFP.

Calling Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Graduate Students:

Have you ever thought of ways to improve STEM graduate education?

Do you have a creative idea regarding graduate training? If so, NSF wants to hear from you!

The National Science Foundation Innovation in Graduate Education Challenge is calling for entries from currently enrolled STEM graduate students and teams. They are invited to submit innovative ideas to prepare today’s graduate students for tomorrow’s opportunities and challenges. Entries are solicited for ideas with the potential to improve graduate education and professional development. Ideas can be directed toward students, faculty, departments, institutions, professional societies, and/or federal agencies. Winning ideas will be shared widely and winners will receive prizes between $1000 and $3000.

For more information and to enter the challenge, go to www.nsf.gov/gradchallenge/

Entry deadline is April 15th! Make your voice heard on STEM graduate education!

Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @GradEdChallenge

Send questions to GradChallenge@NSF.gov

GRFP Fellows Receive the Following:

- Three years of support

- $30,000 annual stipend

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

- International research and professional development opportunities

- XSEDE 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

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