Great opportunity to learn more about PhD fellowships from Hertz Foundation and NSF.
Upcoming information sessions for the Hertz Foundation and National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) for incoming and continuing graduate students & rising seniors in social science and STEM fields.
INFO SESSION: Introduction to Hertz and NSF GRFP Fellowships – Wed, May 25, 4:30-5:30pm PST
For this introductory session, we’ll be joined by Dr. Vincent Holmberg, UW faculty member in Chemical Engineering and Hertz Fellow, who will share his insights on that program.
The HERTZ FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP is awarded to 10-15 students in the U.S. per year who intend to pursue a PhD in the applied physical or biological sciences, mathematics or engineering.
HOW MUCH: A $34,000 stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for up to 5 years.
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents only; rising seniors, bachelor’s alumni and incoming graduate students (first-year graduate students in October 2022) planning to pursue a research-based PhD. Get more eligibility details here.
CRITERIA: Innovative and independent thinking, quantitative skills
The NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NSF GRFP) is awarded to approximately 2,000 awards students in the U.S. per year for research-based graduate study in social sciences, sciences and engineering.
HOW MUCH: A $34,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for 3 years.
ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents only, rising seniors and bachelor’s alumni planning to pursue research-based Master’s or PhD programs, current graduate students who have not previously applied while enrolled in a graduate program. Get more eligibility details here.
CRITERIA: Potential for significant contribution to scientific field and positive impact on society
QUESTIONS?
- Undergraduate students & alumni: Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu and Emily Smith, emilys42@uw.edu
- Graduate Students: Robyn Davis, rldavis@uw.edu
ADDITIONAL NSF GRFP APPLICANT SESSIONS THIS SUMMER/FALL:
NSF GRFP Information Sessions:
Tuesday, June 21, 5:30-6:30 PM PST, Register for this session
Wednesday, July 13, 5-6 PM PST, Register for this session
Thursday, July 21, 5-6 PM PST, Register for this session
Wednesday, September 14, 5:30-6:30 PM PST, Register for this session
NSF GRFP Application Writing Sessions:
First-Draft Personal Statement-Writing Workshop, Wed July 27, 5-6 PM PST, Register for this session
Personal Statement Peer Review Workshop, Thursday, October 06, 4:30-6:00 PM PST. Register for this session.