The UW will be hosting information sessions for graduate and undergraduate students in social science and STEM fields to learn more about the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). Please see below for more information.
How Much: 3 years of funding that can be used in a 5 year time frame: includes a $34,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition/fees.
Who can apply: US citizens and permanent residents only; current graduate students who have not previously applied while enrolled in a graduate program; rising seniors and bachelor’s alumni planning to pursue research-based master’s or PhD programs. Get more eligibility details.
Fields of study included: a wide range fields within the Social Sciences, Psychology, STEM and STEM Education (scroll to the very end of the Program Solicitation document for the official list).
NSF GRFP info sessions hosted by UW’s graduate & undergraduate Offices of Fellowships & Awards
June 23, 5:30 p.m. Register for June 23.
July 29, 5:30 p.m. Register for July 29.
Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m. Register for Sept. 10.
Sept. 22, 3:30 p.m. Register for Sept. 22.
Information sessions will cover the application process, strategies for successful applications and more details regarding how the fellowship operates. The application will open in late-July/early-August, with deadlines in mid-October, however, students are strongly encouraged to start early!
Please feel free to contact us for questions, application support and feedback on drafts, based on your student status:
· Undergraduate students & alumni: Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu; and Emily Smith, emilys42@uw.edu
· Graduate Students: Robyn Davis, rldavis@uw.edu