NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
The GRFP funds graduate students in science and engineering for three years, and students apply themselves, early in their studies.
No NSF GRFP call is open in our listings right now.
What it funds
Three years of support, usable over five years, for research-based master's or doctoral study in an NSF-supported field: an annual stipend to the fellow and a cost-of-education allowance to the institution.
Who can apply
U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents who are senior undergraduates or at the very start of graduate school. Eligibility rules on prior graduate study have tightened recently, so check the current solicitation.
Award size
Recent cycles paid a $37,000 annual stipend plus a $16,000 cost-of-education allowance.
Duration
3 years of support within a 5-year fellowship period.
How applications are reviewed
Panels review the personal statement, research statement, transcripts and references on Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts.
Deadlines
Applications are due each autumn, with deadlines staggered by field.
Our summary, checked against NSF guidance in October 2026. Rules, budgets and dates change: always confirm in the current announcement before you apply.
Open NSF GRFP calls
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