Provided by National Science Foundation
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a prestigious grant awarded annually to approximately 2,000 students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, psychology, social science disciplines, and mathematics (STEM) and STEM education fields within NSF’s mission. The fellowship provides funding for 3 years of graduate school, including an annual stipend of $37K.
Award amount
$37,000
Number of awards
2000 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
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Essay
May be required — check provider
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First-year STEM graduate student
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