Wednesday, June 10, 2020

NSF Grad Research Fellowships - Narrated Presentation!

Narrated Presentation and NEW ELMS Resource Site

Are you planning graduate studies toward a PhD in Science, Math, Engineering, or Social/Behavioral Sciences, and a career in research? Learn more about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) with our NEW narrated presentation and ELMS resource site.

***To gain access to our narrated NSF GRFP powerpoint presentation, and to our NEW ELMS resource site for NSF applicants, complete a brief questionnaire by clicking here, or write to us at nsfgrfp@umd.edu providing your UID - we need this info to give you access to ELMS.***

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is the largest and one of the most prestigious awards available to support graduate studies toward Ph.D.’s in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral fields. The NSF award provides 3 years of support, with an annual stipend of $34,000. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org

Maryland seniors and recent alumni received 29 NSF GRFP awards for 2020, ranking 9th in the nation among all schools (public and private).

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for research-oriented (not pre-professional) graduate studies in an NSF supported field, and be planning a career as a researcher in academia, industry, or government.

Deadlines to apply for 2021 NSF GRFP awards will be in Mid-October 2020.