The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program funds graduate students pursuing Master's and doctoral degrees in STEM fields.
2024-2025 Deadlines:
National Deadlines: October 15-18, 2024 by 4:59pm PT
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, Behavioral and Economic Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
Purpose:
The funds three years of graduate school for students pursuing Master's and doctoral degrees in STEM fields.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible, a candidate must:
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- have not yet completed graduate study by August 1 of the year the application is submitted
- be an undergraduate senior, a post-baccalaureate who has not yet received graduate training, or in their first or second year of graduate school
- be pursuing research in a STEM field
Application Process:
There is no internal É«½ç°É application process independent of the national application, but applicants are encouraged to share drafts of their applications with faculty members and with the Director of National and International Fellowships.
É«½ç°É Resources:
April 2024 sharing their experiences as applicants and grantees