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Graduate Student Measurement Science and Engineering Fellowship (GMSE) Program is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Offers funding for graduate students in measurement science and engineering, potentially including thermal energy research.
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Graduate Students (GMSE) | NIST https://www. nist. gov/iaao/academic-affairs-office/gmse Chief of Staff / International and Academic Affairs Office GMSE graduate student Andre Thompson in one of NIST's Fire Research laboratories, testing the flammability of materials As you further your studies, get hands-on experience in NIST’s world-class laboratories.
NIST is looking for graduate and doctoral students from diverse backgrounds for our funded research opportunities through our Graduate Student Measurement Science and Engineering Fellowship (GMSE) Program. NIST partners with the Graduate Fellowships for STEM Development (GFSD) to fund these opportunities.
You must be a U.S. citizen and a graduate student (master’s degree) or doctoral student, studying in any field that relates to NIST’s measurement science and engineering research. GMSE researchers will get a full scholarship for graduate school tuition, as well as a stipend. Please refer to the STEM fellowships website for full list of partner universities.
As a GMSE researcher, you will be a guest researcher at NIST. You will be paid by your university. You can submit questions about payment to your university’s GFSD coordinator .
$3,000 per month during your internship program $1,000 for travel needs (if applicable) Stipend amounts may be adjusted based on the length of your internship. At a minimum, you must complete at least one summer internship. If your fellowship is renewed, you will be expected to complete annual internships, based on the guidance of your NIST mentor.
Apply directly through the GFSD website . Applications open in late August and close in early December. Students will be notified in March or April.
gmse [at] nist. gov (gmse[at]nist[dot]gov) Created August 4, 2016, Updated February 10, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. citizens pursuing graduate or doctoral studies in fields related to NIST's research. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Graduate Student Measurement Science and Engineering Fellowship (GMSE) Program is funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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