NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
At a glance
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a closed federal grant opportunity from U.S. National Science Foundation. The application deadline was November 15, 2010. Individual awards are listed as from $40.5K, with about 2,000 awards expected and $158M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 47.041 (Engineering) and 9 other listings.
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2010
- Close date
- Nov 15, 2010
- Award floor
- $40,500
- Award ceiling
- Not specified
- Est. total funding
- $158,240,000
- Expected awards
- 2,000
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
*PI Limit:Refer to Section IV. Additional Eligibility Information.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
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 individuals who have made transformative breakthroughs in science and engineering research and have become leaders in their chosen careers and Nobel laureates.
Assistance Listings
What is an ALN?- 47.041EngineeringProgram →
- 47.049Mathematical and Physical SciencesProgram →
- 47.050GeosciencesProgram →
- 47.070Computer and Information Science and EngineeringProgram →
- 47.074Biological SciencesProgram →
- 47.075Social, Behavioral, and Economic SciencesProgram →
- 47.076STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)Program →
- 47.078Polar ProgramsProgram →
- 47.079International Science and EngineeringProgram →
- 47.080Office of CyberinfrastructureProgram →
Reported obligations under ALN 47.041
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Science Foundation
grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
703-292-4212
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as from $40.5k, total estimated program funding is $158,240,000 and the agency expects to make about 2,000 awards.
How do I apply for “NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity 10-604), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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