NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Post Date

September 1st 2011

Application Due Date

November 14th 2011

11/14/11 Engineering 11/15/11 Mathematical Sciences; Computer and Information Sci and Engineering; Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy; Materials Research 11/16/11 Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences; STEM Educ and Learning 11/18/11 Life Sciences

Funding Opportunity Number

11-582

CFDA Number(s)

47.041
47.049
47.050
47.070
47.074
47.075
47.076
47.078
47.079
47.080
47.081

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

2000

Eligibility Categories

Other

*PI Limit:Refer to Section IV. Additional Eligibility Information.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $198000000

• Award Range:

  $40500 - $None

Grant Description

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce in the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF's mission. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research. The ranks of NSF Fellows include numerous individuals who have made transformative breakthroughs in science and engineering research, many who have become leaders in their chosen careers, and some who have been honored as Nobel laureates.

Contact Information

• Agency

  National Science Foundation

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  NSF grants.gov support
  grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

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• Agency Email Address:

  grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov

• More Information:

  NSF Publication 11-582