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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)

Deadline
23 October 2026
Budget
US$159,000
Eligibility
US

About this call

The NSF GRFP supports outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in STEM to ensure the vitality of the US scientific and engineering workforce. The fellowship provides a five-year award with three years of financial support, including a $37,000 stipend and $16,000 cost of education allowance paid to the institution per funded year, covering all tuition and mandatory fees. It has no post-graduate study service requirement and includes access to supplemental funding during medical leave.

Focus areas

Life SciencesComputer and Information Science and EngineeringMaterials ResearchPsychologySocial SciencesEngineeringChemistryGeosciencesMathematical SciencesPhysics and AstronomySTEM

How to apply

  1. Submit before 23 October 2026 (30 days left).
  2. Plan your budget within the US$159,000 maximum.
  3. Secure a host institution and supervisor before you start writing.
  4. Get the templates and submission portal from the official call page.

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