Goes By: NSF GRFP
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
NSF Life Sciences Electronic Deadline
Monday, November 10, 2025
5 p.m. ET
NSF: CIS & Engineering, Materials Research, Psych, Social Sci, STEM Edu Electronic Deadline
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
5 p.m. ET
NSF Engineering Electronic Deadline
Thursday, November 13, 2025
5 p.m. ET
NSF Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics & Astronomy Electronic Deadline
Friday, November 14, 2025
5 p.m. ET
Awards for study and research in the sciences or in engineering leading to master's or doctoral degrees in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, behavioral and social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of sciences.
Applicants must address the Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts of their proposed research in their applications, and utilize appropriate headers to indicate those sections within their essays.
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Three-year annual stipend of $37,000, plus $16,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees, for students pursuing graduate education. Usable over 5 years.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
NSF GRFP Office Hours with National Fellowships
Thursday, November 6, 2025
4:00 pm
Harper 320
Last updated: October 2, 2025
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Highly competitive, portable fellowship that is awarded to U.S. citizens and nationals who intend to pursue a doctoral degree in one of 22 supported STEM disciplines. Three years of support, including full tuition and all mandatory fees, a monthly stipend ($3,600, for a total of 43,200 annually), and up to $1,600 in medical insurance.
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