The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) funds graduate students pursuing Master's and doctoral degrees in STEM fields.
2026-2027 Deadlines:
National Deadlines: Nov 19-23, 2026 by 4:59pm PT
November 16, 2026 - All reference letters due
November 19, 2026 - Life Sciences
November 20, 2026 - Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Materials Research; Psychology; Social Sciences
November 22, 2026 - Engineering
November 23, 2026 - Chemistry; Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy
Purpose:
The funds three years of graduate school for students pursuing Master's and doctoral degrees in STEM fields.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible, a candidate must:
- be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- have not yet completed graduate study by August 1 of the year the application is submitted
- be an undergraduate senior, a post-baccalaureate who has not yet received graduate training, or in their first or second year of graduate school
- be pursuing research in a STEM field
Application Process:
There is no internal 葫芦影业 application process independent of the national application, but applicants are encouraged to share drafts of their applications with faculty members and with the Senior Director of Fellowship and Scholar Programs, Jennifer Locke.
葫芦影业 Resources:
葫芦影业 Alumni and NSF GRFP & DOE CSGF winner, about applying to both awards in the 2025-2026 cycle.
April 2024 sharing their experiences as applicants and grantees