NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Workshop
Thursday, July 9, 2015
9:00 AM-1:00 PM
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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a 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. The award includes a $34,000 stipend plus a $12,000 Cost of Education Allowance. The purpose of the program is to increase the Nation’s human capacity in science [including social science] and engineering by providing fellowships for early-career graduate students with the potential to contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering.
To be eligible, applicants must be either rising seniors or 1st year or 2nd year graduate students, plan on a PhD/research-oriented career, and be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.
This workshop includes:
- Introduction and overview of the GRFP application process
- Tips from former GRFP reviewers and recipients
- A hands-on application workshop for the application essays
- Sample essays, checklists, and other resources for strengthening your application
To attend, you must:
- Be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident alien
- Be in a research-focused Master's or Ph.D. program in an eligible field
- Have not completed a Master’s degree or more than 12 months of full-time graduate study at time of application.
Attendance is limited to 15 eligible students. **This session is limited to Biomedical Graduate Studies students** Check our website for additional session.
Students should bring a brief summary of their proposed graduate research and a laptop.
Contact Information
Meredith Wooten
fellowships@drexel.edu