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"NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The EGFP provides financial support for graduate education to applicants who received an NSF GRFP Honorable Mention. The program aims to enhance the capacity and competitiveness of EPSCoR jurisdictions by supporting graduate fellows in STEM disciplines.
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NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing funding for graduate fellowships for new or continuing students who received the distinction of NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Honorable Mention within the last three years.
Supports institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing funding for graduate fellowships for new or continuing students who received the distinction of NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Honorable Mention within the last three years.
The NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) provides an opportunity for applicants who received the distinction of GRFP Honorable Mention no more than three years before the proposal due date to be named NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellows and obtain financial support for their graduate education at an institution in an EPSCoR jurisdiction.
EGFP aims to enhance the capacity and competitiveness of EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing funding to graduate degree-awarding institutions to support NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellows as they pursue graduate degrees in the disciplines specified by the NSF Directorates and Office that are participating in the EGFP funding program.
Fellows may pursue degrees in field that differ from the field or sub-field of study that the GRFP Honorable Mention recipients previously listed in their GRFP application. EGFP awards will be made to institutions in EPSCoR jurisdictions. Awards will provide three years of stipend and associated cost-of-education allowance for each NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellow.
Stipends must be budgeted at the level of $37,000 per year per Fellow and cost-of-education allowances must be budgeted at the level of $16,000 per year per Fellow. A total of three years of support must be budgeted per Fellow. Each Fellow must be given up to five years to utilize the support.
Awardees will administer the awards such that the Fellows receive the full stipend amount and the institution retains the full cost-of-education allowance during the three years that each Fellow receives support. All submissions must request support for a minimum of three Fellows.
Updates and announcements EGFP Designated Awardee Institutions and Programs EGFP: Budget and Common Form Requirements May 28, 2026 - NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program Office Hours for Potential Fellows June 8, 2026 - NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program Office Hours for Potential Fellows April 27, 2026 - NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program Office Hours for… April 2, 2026 - NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program Office Hours for… Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Division of Graduate Education (EDU/DGE) Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) This program provides educational opportunities for Graduate students and Undergraduate students.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of Higher Education in eligible EPSCoR jurisdictions may submit proposals to support individuals who received a GRFP Honorable Mention no more than three years prior to the proposal due date. Fellows must pursue graduate degrees in STEM disciplines. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $37,000 annual stipend and $16,000 cost-of-education allowance for three years over a five-year period. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 10, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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