The National Science Foundation (NSF) is pleased to offer the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) 2023. The application portal is now open for eligible masters and doctoral degree students.
This article compiles the eligibility requirements, how to apply for this fellowship opportunity and the benefits of the fellowship.
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About NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF’s mission.
NSF posits it received over 13 000 applications, but only 2 000 were beneficiaries in 2023. Currently, it is receiving applications from eligible applicants. The GRFP provides up to three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research.
Level/Field of Study
The NSF Graduate Fellowship 2023 is open to graduate students pursuing research-based master’s and PhD degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or STEM education.
Host Nationality
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an agency of the United States Government. It supports basic research and education in all areas of non-medical science and engineering fields. The body in charge of the medical aspect is the National Institutes of Health.
Eligible Nationality
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship 2023 is available for US citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the United States.
Scholarship Worth
If successful, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program fellows will receive an annual grant of $34,000, or $34,000, as well as $12,000 in tuition and tuition fees (paid to the institution).
Also, opportunities for international research and professional development and the freedom to conduct their own research at an accredited American university they have chosen.
Who Should Apply for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program?
To qualify for this NSF Graduate Research Fellowship 2023 program, applicants should please note the basic entry requirements below:
- Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Have never previously accepted a Graduate Research Fellowship
- Have never previously applied to GRFP while enrolled in a graduate degree program
- Intend to enrol or be enrolled in a research-based master’s or doctoral degree program in an eligible Field of Study in STEM or STEM education.
- Have never earned a doctoral or terminal degree in any field
- If previously offered a Graduate Research Fellowship, have declined by the acceptance deadline
- Have never earned a master’s or professional degree in any field or completed more than one academic year in a graduate degree-granting program unless (i) returning to graduate study after an interruption of two or more consecutive years immediately preceding the application deadline and; (ii) not enrolled in a graduate degree program at the application deadline
- Not be a current NSF employee.
How to Apply
The portal for NSF Graduate Fellowship 2023 is open. Applicants can apply for the scholarship program through the link below:
Supporting Documents:
- The reference authors designated by the candidate must submit their letters through the FastLane GRFP application module. The requirements for the letter of reference include:
- Institutional (or professional) letterhead, if available.
- Limit of two (2) pages.
- 12 points Times New Roman in the body of the letter.
- Name and title of reference author.
- Department and institution or organization.
- The reference letter must be submitted on or before October 30, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) through the link provided:
Application Deadline
Below is the deadline for submission of applications from the various fields:
- GRFP application deadline for Life Sciences: October 19, 2023 (Monday):
- GRFP application deadline for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning: October 20, 2023 (Tuesday)
- Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and Astronomy: October 22, 2023 (Thursday)
- GRFP application deadline for Engineering: October 21, 2023 (Wednesday)
- GRFP application deadline for Reference letters: October 30, 2023 (Friday)
- Note: Reference Letters Must Be Submitted by 4:00 pm (ET)
- Early April: GRFP Application results announced
- May 1, 2023: Deadline to accept a fellowship
