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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a prestigious fellowship from the National Science Foundation that supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend along with a cost-of-education allowance for tuition and fees.
The GRFP recognizes and supports individuals early in their graduate training who have demonstrated significant research potential. U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible graduate program are eligible to apply. The program plays a vital role in developing the next generation of science and engineering leaders.
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NSF 25-547: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Active funding opportunity This document is the current version. NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
NSF 25-547: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Posted: September 26, 2025 To save a PDF of this solicitation, select Print to PDF in your browser's print options.
U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering Directorate for STEM Education Division of Graduate Education Directorate for Engineering Directorate for Geosciences Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Office of Integrative Activities Office of International Science and Engineering Application Deadline(s) (received by 5 p.
m.
local time of applicant’s mailing address): Life Sciences November 12, 2025 Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Materials Research; Psychology; Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences; STEM Education and Learning November 13, 2025 Engineering November 14, 2025 Chemistry; Geosciences; Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy Important Information And Revision Notes This solicitation covers the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 competition.
Applications must be prepared and submitted through Research. gov/GRFP ( https://www. research.
gov/grfp/Login. do ). Only materials submitted through Research.
gov/GRFP will be accepted. Application preparation instructions have been revised and should be read carefully. Eligibility criteria have been revised.
Applicants should thoroughly review the Detailed Eligibility Requirements in Section IV. Applications are due by 5:00 p. m.
local time of the applicant’s mailing address on the deadline date specified for the field of study selected in the application. Only official academic transcripts with the applicant’s most recent academic status will be accepted.
While fellowships will be supported in all NSF-eligible research areas, NSF will continue to emphasize high priority research areas in alignment with Administration priorities as stated in A Letter to Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy – The White House and detailed in the FY 2026 NSF Budget Request to Congress .
These high priority research areas are included in the Appendix of this solicitation. Reference letters are due Friday, November 7 at 5:00 p. m.
Eastern Time (ET); 4:00 p. m. Central Time; 3:00 p.
m. Mountain Time; 2:00 p. m.
Pacific Time; 12:00 noon Hawaii Time; or time corresponding to 5:00 p. m. Eastern Time in all other time zones .
Reference letters must be submitted through the NSF Reference Letter System in ( https://www. research. gov/grfp/Login.
do ). Applicants and reference letter writers requiring accessibility accommodation are asked to notify the GRF Operations Center at least three weeks before the relevant deadline to coordinate assistance for submitting the application or reference letter.
Summary Of Program Requirements NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and strength of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States.
Since 1952, the program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, including STEM education. NSF GRFP was established to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM, including STEM education.
NSF encourages applications from the full spectrum of talent that the U.S. has to offer. Cognizant Program Officer(s): Please note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.
Graduate Research Fellowship Program, GRFP, Applicable Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s): --- Mathematical and Physical Sciences --- Computer and Information Science and Engineering --- Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences --- Office of International Science and Engineering --- Office of Integrative Activities (OIA) --- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships Anticipated Type of Award: Fellowship Estimated Number of Awards: NSF will support new Graduate Research Fellowships under this program solicitation pending availability of funds.
Anticipated Funding Amount: $159,000 Per award (Fellowship), pending the availability of funds. Each fellowship provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period.
For each of the three years of support, NSF provides a $37,000 stipend and $16,000 Cost of Education allowance payment to cover all tuition and mandatory fees to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education for each fellow who uses the support in a fellowship year.
The fellowship is portable and can be transferred to a different institution of higher education if a fellow chooses to transfer to another institution after completion of the first fellowship year. While the fellowship is offered to the individual, the fellowship funds are awarded to the institution of higher education at which a fellow is enrolled, and the institution is responsible for disbursement of the stipend to the fellow.
Applicants should carefully and thoroughly review the Detailed Eligibility Requirements in Section IV for full information.
Eligibility to apply and receive support from this program is restricted to individuals who meet the following criteria at the time of application and acceptance if offered a fellowship: Must, at the time of submission, be a U.S. citizen, national, or a permanent resident (“green-card” holder) Must intend to enroll or be enrolled in an eligible research-based master's or doctoral degree program in an eligible field of study in STEM, including STEM education (See Appendix and Section IV.
3 for eligible Fields of Study); Never have previously accepted a Graduate Research Fellowship; Have declined any previously offered Graduate Research Fellowship by the declination deadline (if applicable); Have completed less than one academic year in a graduate degree program (according to the institution’s academic calendar; non-degree coursework must be clearly identified in the transcript and does not count toward this limit).
This means individuals in the following statuses at the time of application are eligible: Undergraduate in the final (senior) year of a bachelor’s degree program Bachelor’s degree-holder with NO enrollment in a graduate degree program (non-degree graduate coursework allowed) Individual enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program with at least three undergraduate years completed First-year graduate student in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program (according to institution’s academic calendar) Individuals enrolled in joint bachelor’s-master’s degree programs are considered graduate students.
For GRFP, joint bachelor’s-master’s degrees are defined as degrees concurrently pursued and awarded. Not be a current NSF employee. Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements will be returned without review as being ineligible for a fellowship.
By signing and submitting the application, the applicant certifies meeting the eligibility criteria specified in this program solicitation. Willful provision of false information in this request and its supporting documents or in reports required under an ensuing award is a criminal offense (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).
Number of Times an Individual May Apply Undergraduate seniors in bachelor’s degree programs and bachelor's degree holders with no prior enrollment in a graduate degree program have no restrictions on the number of times they can apply before enrolling in a graduate degree-granting program. Individuals enrolled in joint bachelor's-master's degree programs are considered graduate students and can apply only once.
Individuals enrolled in graduate degree programs can apply only once, in the first year of their first graduate program. Limit on Number of Applications per Applicant: 1 An eligible applicant may submit only one application per annual competition. Additional Eligibility Info: Eligibility is based on the applicant’s status at the application deadline, and at the time of acceptance if offered a Fellowship.
Limit on Number of Applications per Applicant: 1 An eligible applicant may submit only one application per annual competition. Application Preparation and Submission Instructions A.
Application Preparation Instructions Letters of Intent: Not applicable Preliminary Proposal Submission: Not applicable Application Instructions: This solicitation contains information that deviates from the standard NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) proposal preparation guidelines. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.
Cost Sharing Requirements: Inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited. Indirect Cost (F&A) Limitations: No indirect costs are allowed. Other Budgetary Limitations: Other budgetary limitations apply.
Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information. Application Deadline(s) (received by 5 p. m.
local time of applicant’s mailing address): November 10, 2025 Life Sciences November 12, 2025 Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Materials Research; Psychology; Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences; STEM Education and Learning November 13, 2025 Engineering November 14, 2025 Chemistry; Geosciences; Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy Application Review Information Criteria National Science Board approved Merit Review Criteria (Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts) apply.
Additional Solicitation-Specific Review Criteria also apply (see Section VI. A below). Award Administration Information NSF GRFP awards are made to the institution of higher education at which a Fellow is or will be enrolled.
The awardee institution is responsible for financial management of the award and disbursement of Fellowship funds to the individual Fellow. The institution will administer the awards, including any amendments, in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and provisions (and any subsequent amendments) contained in the document NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Administrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials .
All Fellowships are subject to the provisions (and any subsequent amendments) contained in the document NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Administrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials . See reporting requirements in full text of solicitation and the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Administrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials .
Fellows are required to submit annual activity reports and to declare fellowship status by the deadline specified in the notification sent by email each year. Additional reporting requirements are presented in Section VII. C of this solicitation.
The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a U.S. National Science Foundation-wide program that provides Fellowships to individuals selected early in their graduate careers based on their demonstrated potential for significant research achievements in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education.
Three years of support over a five-year period are provided for graduate study that leads to a research-based master's or doctoral degree in STEM or STEM education (see eligible Fields of Study in Appendix).
The program goals are: (1) to select, recognize, and financially support early-career individuals with the demonstrated potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers; and (2) to increase participation in science and engineering of the full spectrum of U.S. talent.
NSF GRFP is a critical program in NSF's overall strategy to develop the globally competitive workforce necessary to ensure the Nation's leadership in advancing science and engineering research and innovation. The ranks of NSF Fellows include numerous individuals who have made transformative breakthrough discoveries in science and engineering, become leaders in their chosen careers, and have been honored as Nobel laureates.
For FY2026, NSF GRFP will refocus on its original statutory and programmatic intent to affect students at the beginning of their STEM graduate training and to award fellowships “to the applicants in such a manner as will tend to result in a wide distribution of scholarships and fellowships throughout the United States. ” 42 USC §1869(a).
To achieve this goal, NSF GRFP will focus on the discovery and recruitment of individuals who demonstrate outstanding potential in STEM graduate study and will accept applications from undergraduate seniors in bachelor’s degree programs, bachelor’s degree-holders with no prior enrollment in any graduate degree program, individuals enrolled in joint bachelor's-master's degree programs, and first-year graduate students in their first graduate degree program.
To increase awareness of NSF GRFP's return to its original focus, outreach activities will be offered to the broadest swath of potential applicant communities. Multiple virtual outreach events, open to all potential applicants, will be offered. Other outreach and engagement activities also will be offered at conferences and scientific society meetings.
NSF GRFP awards Fellowships for graduate study leading to research-based master's and doctoral degrees in STEM or in STEM education. GRFP supports individuals proposing a comprehensive plan for graduate education that takes individual interests and competencies into consideration.
The plan describes the academic achievements, attributes, and experiences that illustrate the applicant's demonstrated potential for significant research achievements. The applicant must provide a detailed profile of their relevant education, research experience, and plans for graduate education that demonstrates this potential.
Prospective applicants are advised that submission of an application indicates their intent to pursue graduate study in a research-based program in STEM, including STEM education, at an accredited, non-profit institution of higher education having a campus located in the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
All applicants are expected to have adequate preparation to enroll in a research-based master's or doctoral program by fall of the year the Fellowship is accepted.
From the date of the Fellowship Start through Completion or Termination of the Fellowship, applicants accepting the award (Fellows) must be enrolled in an accredited graduate degree-granting institution of higher education having a campus located in the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, NSF will continue to fund Graduate Research Fellowships in all areas of science and engineering supported by NSF while emphasizing high-priority research areas in alignment with the Administration priorities described in A Letter to Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy – The White House and detailed in the FY 2026 NSF Budget Request to Congress .
The high priority research areas are listed under the Major Fields of Study in Appendix 1. Applications are encouraged in all disciplines supported by NSF. NSF will support new Graduate Research Fellowships under this program solicitation pending availability of funds.
Fellowship funding will be for a maximum of three years of financial support (in 12-month allocations starting fall of the award year) usable over a five-year fellowship period. The anticipated announcement for the fellowship awards is early April each year.
The fellowship is portable and can be transferred to a different institution of higher education if a fellow chooses to transfer to another institution after completion of the first fellowship year. While the fellowship is offered to the individual, the fellowship funds are awarded to the institution at which a fellow is enrolled and is considered the official NSF awardee institution.
The awardee institution receives up to a $53,000 award per fellow who uses the support in a fellowship year. The awardee institution is responsible for disbursement of fellowship funds to the Fellow. The Graduate Research Fellowship stipend is $37,000 for a 12-month tenure period, disbursed according to the awardee institution's disbursement schedule.
The Cost of Education allowance provides payment in lieu of tuition and mandatory fees to the institution of $16,000 per year of fellowship support.
During receipt of the fellowship support, the institution is required to exempt Fellows from paying tuition and fees normally charged to students of similar academic standing, unless such charges are optional or are refundable (i.e., the institution is responsible for tuition and required fees in excess of the Cost of Education allowance).
Acceptance of fellowship funds by the awardee institution indicates acceptance of and adherence to these and other terms and conditions of the NSF GRFP award as indicated in the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Administrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials . NSF GRFP awards are eligible for supplemental funding as described in Chapter VI of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).
Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities (FASED) provide funding for special assistance or equipment to enable persons with disabilities to work on NSF-supported projects as described in Chapter II. F of the PAPPG.
Fellows with disabilities may apply for assistance after consulting the instructions in the document NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Administrative Guide for Fellows and Coordinating Officials.
Career-Life Balance Supplemental Funding Requests (as described in the PAPPG ) can be requested by the awardee institution to provide additional personnel (e.g., technician) to sustain the research of Fellows on approved medical leave due to family leave situations as indicated in Chapter II. F of the PAPPG. The NSF accords Honorable Mention to meritorious applicants who do not receive fellowship offers.
This is considered a significant national academic achievement. IV. Eligibility Information Applicants should carefully and thoroughly review the Detailed Eligibility Requirements in Section IV for full information.
Eligibility to apply and receive support from this program is restricted to individuals who meet the following criteria at the time of application and acceptance if offered a fellowship: Must, at the time of submission, be a U.S. citizen, national, or a permanent resident (“green-card” holder) Must intend to enroll or be enrolled in an eligible research-based master's or doctoral degree program in an eligible field of study in STEM, including STEM education (See Appendix and Section IV.
3 for eligible Fields of Study); Never have previously accepted a Graduate Research Fellowship; Have declined any previously offered Graduate Research Fellowship by the declination deadline (if applicable); Have completed less than one academic year in a graduate degree program (according to the institution’s academic calendar; non-degree coursework must be clearly identified in the transcript and does not count toward this limit).
This means individuals in the following statuses at the time of application are eligible: Undergraduate in the final (senior) year of a bachelor’s degree program Bachelor’s degree-holder with NO enrollment in a graduate degree program (non-degree graduate coursework allowed) Individual enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program with at least three undergraduate years completed First-year graduate student in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program (according to institution’s academic calendar) Individuals enrolled in joint bachelor’s-master’s degree programs are considered graduate students.
For GRFP, joint bachelor’s-master’s degrees are defined as degrees concurrently pursued and awarded. Not be a current NSF employee. Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements will be returned without review as being ineligible for a fellowship.
By signing and submitting the application, the applicant certifies meeting the eligibility criteria specified in this program solicitation. Willful provision of false information in this request and its supporting documents or in reports required under an ensuing award is a criminal offense (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001).
Number of Times an Individual May Apply Undergraduate seniors in bachelor’s degree programs and bachelor's degree holders with no prior enrollment in a graduate degree program have no restrictions on the number of times they can apply before enrolling in a graduate degree-granting program. Individuals enrolled in joint bachelor's-master's degree programs are considered graduate students and can apply only once.
Individuals enrolled in graduate degree programs can apply only once, in the first year of their first graduate program. Limit on Number of Applications per Applicant: 1 An eligible applicant may submit only one application per annual competition. Additional Eligibility Info: Eligibility is based on the applicant’s status at the application deadline, and at the time of acceptance if offered a Fellowship.
Limit on Number of Applications per Applicant: 1 An eligible applicant may submit only one application per annual competition. Additional Eligibility Info: Eligibility is based on the applicant’s status at the application deadline, and if offered a Fellowship, at the time of acceptance.
Detailed Eligibility Requirements: Described in detail below are the eligibility requirements for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program: (1) citizenship; (2) degree requirements; and (3) field of study, degree programs, and proposed research. Applicants are strongly advised to read the entire program solicitation carefully to ensure that they understand all the eligibility requirements.
Applicants must self-certify that they meet all eligibility criteria. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents (“green card” holders) by the application deadline. The term "national" designates a native resident of a commonwealth or territory of the United States.
It does not refer to a citizen of another country who has applied for U.S. citizenship and who has not received U.S. citizenship by the application deadline, nor does it refer to an individual present in the U.S. on any type of visa.
Eligible applicants: 1) current undergraduate seniors or bachelor's degree holders who have never enrolled in a degree-granting graduate program, and who will be prepared to attend graduate school in fall of the award year; 2) current joint bachelor's-master's degree students with three undergraduate years completed; and 3) current first-year graduate students in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed according to institution's academic calendar.
Currently enrolled undergraduate seniors, and bachelor’s degree holders with no prior enrollment in a graduate degree-granting program: Undergraduate students on track to receive a bachelor's degree before the fall of the year following the application (e.g., senior or final year of a bachelor's degree program) and bachelor's degree holders who have never enrolled in a graduate degree program can apply an unlimited number of times prior to enrolling in a graduate degree program.
They must be prepared to enroll full-time in an eligible graduate degree program by the fall term of the calendar year during which they are offered an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
Currently enrolled joint bachelor's-master's degree students: Individuals applying while enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program (with at least three undergraduate years completed) are considered graduate students and are limited to one application to GRFP.
Currently enrolled first-year graduate students in their first graduate degree program: Applicants must be in the first year of their first graduate degree program, with less than one academic year of graduate study as indicated in the academic transcript issued by the Registrar of the enrolled institution, at the application deadline Graduate status is determined to begin on the date indicated in the Registrar-issued transcript and ALL activities after that date will be considered graduate activities Summer research activities that are part of the graduate degree program (e.g., research credits) will be counted as graduate activities Participation in non-degree summer activities PRIOR TO graduate degree enrollment as indicated in the Registrar-issued transcript before the start of the fall graduate program is not included in this total Graduate coursework taken without being enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program is not counted in this limit.
Field of Study, Degree Programs, and Proposed Research Fellowships are awarded for graduate study leading to eligible research-based master's and doctoral degrees in the science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields listed below: Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences STEM Education and Learning Research A complete list of eligible Major Fields of Study and their associated subfields, which include the high-priority research areas, is available in the Appendix.
If awarded, Fellows must enroll in a graduate degree program that most closely corresponds with the proposed graduate program of study and research plan proposed in their application. Only the subfields listed under the Major Fields of Study are eligible for NSF GRFP. No other subfields are eligible.
Applicants are advised to consult a faculty member, academic advisor, mentor, or other knowledgeable source for guidance on preparation of their research plans, selection of Major Field of Study, and identification of subfields to ensure they are consistent with those included in the Appendix. Only eligible research-based master's and doctoral degrees in STEM, including STEM education, are eligible for NSF GRFP support.
Professional degree programs and graduate programs that are primarily course-based with no thesis requirement are ineligible for NSF GRFP support. No clinical or health degree programs are eligible for NSF GRFP consideration . In FY2026, Clinical Psychology graduate degree programs are not eligible for NSF GRFP.
Within eligible fields of study, there are ineligible areas of study and ineligible areas of proposed research. See below for ineligible areas of study and proposed research. Applications determined to be ineligible will not be reviewed.
Ineligible degree programs Ineligible degree programs include, but are not limited to, programs awarding degrees in Business Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, and Clinical Psychology. No practice-oriented professional degrees are eligible. Any degree program that includes a practice-oriented, clinical or professional training requirements is ineligible.
Joint or combined professional degree-science programs (e.g., MD/PhD or JD/PhD) and dual professional degree-science programs are also not eligible. Individuals enrolled in a graduate degree program while on a leave of absence from a professional degree program or professional degree-graduate degree joint program are not eligible.
Ineligible areas of study Ineligible areas of graduate study include public health, global health, clinical practice, clinical psychology, counseling, social work, patient-oriented research, epidemiological and medical behavioral studies, outcomes research (interventions, treatment, or therapies), health services research, pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic, and behavioral interventions for physical or mental disease or disorder, prophylaxis, diagnosis, therapy or treatment, drug and pharmaceutical development and testing.
Graduate study to provide evidence leading to a scientific basis for consideration of a change in health policy or standard of care is also ineligible. Ineligible proposed research Research for which the goals are directly human disease- or health-related, including the etiology and diagnosis of and treatment and/or interventions for physical or mental disease or disorder is not eligible for support.
Research activities using animal models of disease for developing or testing of drugs, procedures, or interventions for treatment of physical or mental disease or disorder are ineligible. Research on drug and pharmaceutical development and testing are also ineligible. Population-based research including medical intervention trials is also ineligible.
Research focused on basic questions in plant pathology are eligible, however, applied studies focused on maximizing production in agricultural plants or impacts on food safety are not eligible. Research with implications that inform policy is eligible. Research with the expressed intent to influence, advocate for or effect specific policies and outcomes is not eligible.
Limited exceptions to ineligible proposed research Certain areas of bioengineering research directed at medical use are eligible. These include research projects in bioengineering to aid persons with disabilities, or to diagnose or treat human disease or disorder, provided they apply engineering principles to problems in medicine while primarily advancing engineering knowledge.
Applicants planning to study and conduct research in these areas of bioengineering should select biomedical engineering as the Field of Study. Certain areas of materials research directed at development of materials for use in biological or biomedical systems are eligible, provided they are focused on furthering fundamental materials research.
Certain areas of research with etiology-, diagnosis-, or treatment-related goals that advance fundamental knowledge in engineering, mathematical, physical, computer, or information sciences, are eligible for support.
Applicants are advised to consult a faculty member, academic advisor, mentor, or other knowledgeable source for guidance on preparation of their research plans, selection of Major Fields of Study, and identification of subfields to ensure they are consistent with those included in the Appendix. V. Application Preparation And Submission Instructions A.
Application Preparation Instructions Fellowship applications must be submitted online using the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Application Module at https://www. research. gov/grfp/Login.
do by the deadline corresponding with the Field of Study selected in the application . Applications must be received by 5:00 p. m.
local time of the applicant’s mailing address. Applications received after the Field of Study deadline will not be accepted. Applications submitted to a Field of Study deadline not in alignment with the proposed research plan and degree program will be returned without review.
All reference letters must be submitted online by the reference writers through the NSF Reference Letter System in the Research. gov site ( https://www. research.
gov/grfp/Login. do ) and must be received by the reference letter deadline (see Application Preparation and Submission Instructions/C. Due Dates of this Solicitation), of 5:00 p.
m. Eastern Time (ET; 4:00 p. m.
Central Time; 3:00 p. m. Mountain Time; 2:00 p.
m. Pacific Time; 12:00 noon Hawaii Time; reference writers in other time zones should submit letters to comply with the 5:00 p. m.
ET deadline ). No reference letters will be accepted via email. Reference letter writers cannot be family members of the applicant.
Applicants are required to provide the name and contact information for three (3) reference writers from non-family members. Names and contact information for up to five (5) potential reference letter writers can be provided. Two reference letters from non-family members must be received by the reference letter deadline for an application to be reviewed.
If fewer than two reference letters (one or none) are received by the reference letter deadline, the application will not be reviewed.
Applicants must submit the following information through the GRFP Application Module: Personal Information; Education, Work and Other Experience; Official Transcript PDFs; Proposed Field of Study; Proposed Graduate Study and Graduate School Information; the names and email addresses of at least three reference letter writers (reference letters will be provided separately by these writers); Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement PDF; and Graduate Research Plan Statement PDF.
Only the information required in the GRFP Application Module will be reviewed. No additional items or information will be accepted or reviewed. Applicants must not provide links to web pages within the application.
Cited r eferences must include the titles of the journal or publication (abbreviations accepted). Images may be included and do not modify the page limits. Review of the application and reference
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: U. S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents pursuing research-based master's or doctoral degrees. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education & Human Resources (IUSE: EHR) Program is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). This program promotes novel, creative, and transformative approaches to generating and using new knowledge about STEM teaching and learning to improve STEM education for undergraduate students. It supports projects that bring recent advances in STEM knowledge into undergraduate education, adapt, improve, and incorporate evidence-based practices, and lay the groundwork for institutional improvement in STEM education. Professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogical techniques is a potential topic of interest.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The NSF SBIR/STTR programs provide non-dilutive funds for use-inspired research and development (R&D) of unproven, leading-edge technology innovations that address societal challenges. These programs specifically foster and encourage participation by socially and economically disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses.
Agricultural Technologies (AG) - NSF SBIR/STTR is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The Agricultural Technologies topic supports innovations enabling farm production ecosystems that support the proper utilization of natural resources. Such technologies may encompass systems-level and multidisciplinary solutions to enable complex agricultural practices that support increased biodiversity balanced with yield production. Sub-topics include food waste mitigation, resilient supply & distribution, and other agricultural technologies.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.