Are you an undergrad or alumnus planning to apply for PhD programs in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral science fields? Are you a 1st year PhD student at UMD?
The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) provides 3 years of full support for PhD studies, with an annual living expenses stipend of $37,000. You can visit the NSF informational website by clicking here.
The UMD National Scholarships Office has developed an ELMS resource to help you plan effectively for your NSF GRFP applications. To gain access click here to complete a brief questionnaire. All current UMD undergraduates, alumni, and 1st year grad students planning to apply this fall 2024 will benefit from using this resource. In particular, please view the following presentations available there:
- ZOOM NSF GRFP Prep Session #1 – Introduction
- ZOOM NSF GRFP Prep Session #2 – Writing the Essays
Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field. If you are a graduate student, you may apply once in your first two years of graduate study. Click here for full eligibility details.
