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"Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity is sponsored by Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD). The Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity program aims to increase the number of American citizens with graduate degrees in STEM fields, with an emphasis on recruiting a diverse applicant pool, including women and minorities. It's a partnership between government agencies, laboratories, industry, and higher education.
Fellows receive an annual stipend, tuition coverage, and paid summer internships with sponsoring organizations.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. citizens qualified to pursue graduate work at a participating GFSD university partner. Applicants at any stage of their graduate program may apply, as long as they are available for two summers of paid internship. Those who already possess a doctoral degree are ineligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000 annual stipend (renewable for up to six years), plus tuition and paid summer internships. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity is funded by Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity (GFSD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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