National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

**About the GRFP** The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited U.S.-based institutions in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines or in STEM education. NSF actively encourages submission of applications from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer, including underrepresented and underserved communities. NSF GRFP was established to recruit and support individuals who demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions in STEM. NSF especially encourages applications from undergraduate seniors and bachelor’s degree-holders interested in pursuing research-based graduate study in STEM. First- and second-year graduate students in eligible STEM fields and degree programs are also encouraged to apply. The Fellowship is competitive, and those planning to apply should devote a sincere effort to their application. See the [Applicants](https://www.nsfgrfp.org/applicants) section for more information. The GRFP provides three years of support over a five-year fellowship period for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. For each of the three years of support, NSF provides a $37,000 stipend and $16,000 Cost of Education allowance to the graduate degree-granting institution of higher education for each Fellow who uses the support in a fellowship year.