ATTENTION! NSF will be instituting limited delayed GRFP deadlines for applicants and reference writers
at institutions closed due to Hurricane Helene and/or Hurricane Milton.
Please click the link for detailed guidance.
Read the current solicitation.    Then, apply at research.gov/grfp.
ATTENTION: Reference Letters are due before the application deadline.
They must be submitted by October 11, 2024 (Friday) 5:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME.

What is GRFP?

Solicitation
Benefits
About Us
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. NSF actively encourages the submission of applications from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer, including underrepresented and underserved communities. The five-year Fellowship provides three years of financial support, including an annual stipend of $37,000.
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Deadlines

Deadline Subject(s)
October 11, 2024: All reference letters due by 5 pm Eastern Time
October 15, 2024: Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
October 16, 2024: Life Sciences
October 17, 2024: Engineering
October 18, 2024: Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research,
Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning Research

Applicants

GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM. Applicants must be pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education at an accredited, U.S.-based institution.

Reviewers

NSF welcomes scientists and engineers to serve as reviewers of GRFP applications. Serving as a GRFP Reviewer is an excellent opportunity to apply your research and career expertise to help identify future science and engineering leaders.

Reference Writers

Reference letters are a key component of a robust GRFP application package. The most effective reference letters provide detailed and specific information about how an applicant meets the NSF Merit Review Criteria of Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts.