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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides successful applicants with three years of funding for a research-based Master’s or PhD program in a field supported by the NSF. This award funds the researcher, not the research project, so it may be used at an accredited U.S. university of the recipient’s choice and provides them with the creative freedom to develop their own research agenda.

One’s first and best chance is to apply for the NSF GRFP is at the beginning of their last year as an undergraduate, even if they do not yet know which institution they will be attending for graduate school or who their faculty advisor will be. If this initial attempt is unsuccessful, one may also apply in their first or second year of graduate school and utilize the feedback provided by reviewers at the national level when they do so.

百花视频 NSF GRFP applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in our virtual “NSF GRFP Summer Boot Camp” advising program. This program is offered via Zoom each summer from late July until the October national deadlines and walks participants through the process of putting together a competitive application. Participants will attend a series of weekly workshops on the individual application components, network with previous 百花视频 NSF GRFP recipients, and work closely with the Office of Student Fellowships and Awards on proposal development and draft review.

FELLOWSHIP OVERVIEW

A campus nomination is not required for this award, but 百花视频 NSF GRFP applicants are strongly encouraged to participate in our virtual “NSF GRFP Summer Boot Camp” advising program.

  •  This program is offered via Zoom each summer from late July until the October national deadlines and walks applicants through the process of putting together the strongest application possible.

Eligibility to apply and receive support from this program is restricted to individuals who meet the following criteria at the time of application and acceptance if offered a fellowship:

  • Must, at the time of submission, be a U.S. citizen, national, or a permanent resident (“green-card” holder)
  • Must intend to enroll or be enrolled in an eligible research-based master's or doctoral degree program in an eligible field of study in STEM, including STEM education
  • Never have previously accepted a Graduate Research Fellowship
  • Have declined any previously offered Graduate Research Fellowship by the declination deadline (if applicable)
  • Have completed less than one academic year in a graduate degree program (according to the institution’s academic calendar; non-degree coursework must be clearly identified in the transcript and does not count toward this limit).

This means individuals in the following statuses at the time of application are eligible:

  • Undergraduate in the final (senior) year of a bachelor’s degree program
  • Bachelor’s degree-holder with NO enrollment in a graduate degree program (non-degree graduate coursework allowed)
  • Individual enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program with at least three undergraduate years completed
  • First-year graduate student in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program (according to institution’s academic calendar)
  • Individuals enrolled in joint bachelor’s-master’s degree programs are considered graduate students. For GRFP, joint bachelor’s-master’s degrees are defined as degrees concurrently pursued and awarded.
  • Not be a current NSF employee.

百花视频 Office of Student Fellowships and Awards

studentfellowships@utep.edu