The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) by NSF aims to foster a diverse scientific and engineering workforce in the United States. It offers exceptional graduate students pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF’s mission three years of support. The program seeks individuals with the potential for significant contributions in science and engineering research, with past Fellows including renowned leaders and Nobel laureates. Applications for the program must be submitted by November 14, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 119713
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 11-582 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2000 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.041 — Engineering Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Archive Date:: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 198,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $40,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | *PI Limit:Refer to Section IV. Additional Eligibility Information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce in the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF’s mission. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research. The ranks of NSF Fellows include numerous individuals who have made transformative breakthroughs in science and engineering research, many who have become leaders in their chosen careers, and some who have been honored as Nobel laureates. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
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