August 5, 2013

The NSF GRFP is a generous and prestigious award that supports research-oriented students in a wide range of STEM and Social Science fields during their first three years of graduate school, with a $32,000 stipend plus a $12,000 Cost of Education Allowance.

To be eligible, applicants must be either rising Seniors or 1st year or 2nd year graduate students, and be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Eligible fields of study are: Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Material Research, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning Research.

National deadlines are Nov 4-8, depending on field of study. More details at www.nsfgrfp.org       

Deadlines and Workshops

Note: The NSF GRFP essays have changed significantly for this year. There are now only two essays required and the prompts have changed. See below for workshop info.

Deadlines

Optional Campus Deadline: (to submit essays for anonymous faculty review): October 21st at 5 p.m. For internal review, submit both essays in a single document to rjb83@drexel.edu by October 21st at 5 p.m. and fill out this cover sheet.

National Deadlines: Nov 4-8 (Depending on field of study)
 

Writing the NSF GRFP “Graduate Research Statement” Workshops

These workshops will review what to address in the Graduate Research Statement, how to get started, and revision strategies.

All of the Graduate Research Statement workshops have taken place at this point. For more information, please email fellowships@drexel.edu.

Writing the NSF GRFP “Personal Statement, Relevant Background and Future Goals Essay” Workshops