NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Post Date

August 16th 2012

Application Due Date

November 19th 2012

See full solicitation for details

Funding Opportunity Number

12-599

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

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Fellowship applications must be submitted by the prospective Fellow. Applicants must register with Fastlane (https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/fastlane.jsp) prior to submitting an application. Confirmation of acceptance in an NSF-approved graduate degree program is required at the time of Fellowship acceptance, by May 1, 2013. Prospective Fellowsmust enroll in an accredited United States university, college, or non-profit academic institution of higher education offering advanced degrees in science and engineering by Fall 2013. *PI Limit:Refer to Section IV. Additional Eligibility Information.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $243000000

• Award Range:

  $42000 - $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.

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 12-599