Graduate Graduate Research Research

Fellowship Fellowship ProgramProgram

National Science National Science FoundationFoundation

Graduate Research Fellowship Operations Graduate Research Fellowship Operations CenterCenter

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5 Year Award -- $121.500

Three years of support over five year graduate enrollment period

$30,000 stipend per year

$10,500 cost-of-education allowance paid to institution (tuition typically waived)

International research opportunities

Supercomputer access

Graduate Research Fellowship Graduate Research Fellowship Program BenefitsProgram Benefits

Graduate Research Fellowship Graduate Research Fellowship Program BenefitsProgram Benefits

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EligibilityEligibilityEligibilityEligibility

Pursuing research-based Master’s or PhD

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or Permanent Resident Aliens

College seniors, 1st or 2nd year graduate students

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NSF-Supported FieldsNSF-Supported FieldsNSF-Supported FieldsNSF-Supported Fields

ChemistryChemistry Computer & InformationComputer & Information Science and EngineeringScience and Engineering EngineeringEngineering Geosciences; Life SciencesGeosciences; Life Sciences EconomicsEconomics Mathematical SciencesMathematical Sciences Physics and AstronomyPhysics and Astronomy Science EducationScience Education Psychology (non-clinical)Psychology (non-clinical) Social Sciences (non-clinical)Social Sciences (non-clinical)

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The Rating SheetThe Rating SheetThe Rating SheetThe Rating Sheet

This is everything you are rated on - Intellectual Merit

and Broader Impacts criteria!

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Demonstrating the Two NSF Review Demonstrating the Two NSF Review CriteriaCriteria

Demonstrating the Two NSF Review Demonstrating the Two NSF Review CriteriaCriteria

Intellectual MeritIntellectual Merit

Demonstrated intellectual ability and other accepted requisites for scholarly scientific study, such as the ability (1) to plan and conduct research; (2) to work as a member of a team as well as independently; (3) to interpret and communicate research

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Broader ImpactsBroader Impacts

Demonstrating the Two NSF Review Demonstrating the Two NSF Review CriteriaCriteria

Demonstrating the Two NSF Review Demonstrating the Two NSF Review CriteriaCriteria

Contributions that: (1) effectively integrate research and education at all levels, infuse learning with the excitement of discovery, and assure that the findings and methods of research are communicated in a broad context and to a large audience; (2) encourage diversity, broaden opportunities, and enable the participation of all citizens - women and men, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities - in science and research; (3) enhance scientific and technical understanding; and (4) benefit society.

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Broader Impacts Unraveled Broader Impacts Unraveled Broader Impacts Unraveled Broader Impacts Unraveled

Includes: Fostering diversity on all levels

(across disciplines, gender, race, economical, geographical, etc)

Active community involvement Involvement with underrepresented

groups Integration of research and education Diversity of experience – includes

international experience Awareness of research’s potential

societal impact Awareness of resources and programs Leadership roles Genuine and reflective essays Passion

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Developing a Competitive Developing a Competitive ApplicationApplication

Developing a Competitive Developing a Competitive ApplicationApplication

Fascination with research area (Intellectual Merit)

Examples of leadership & unique characteristics brought to field of study

Personal experiences & individual strengths (Broader Impacts)

How the NSF-GRFP would contribute to career goals

The Personal Statement (2 Pages)The Personal Statement (2 Pages)

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Applicable experiences, relevant to research

Key questions, methodology, findings & conclusions

Team and/or independent work

Mention all publications, posters, presentations, awards, recognition, etc.

Previous Research Experience Essay (2 Previous Research Experience Essay (2 Pages)Pages)

Developing a Competitive Developing a Competitive ApplicationApplication

Developing a Competitive Developing a Competitive ApplicationApplication

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Original inquiry – introduce general theory, importance, and motivation

How you have prepared Perceived scope of work during

graduate study and beyond Detailed plan, but avoiding being

overly specific Demonstrate research’s Broader

Impacts

The Proposed Research Plan (2 Pages)The Proposed Research Plan (2 Pages)

Developing a Competitive Developing a Competitive ApplicationApplication

Developing a Competitive Developing a Competitive ApplicationApplication

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Insight From An Experienced Insight From An Experienced PanelistPanelist

Insight From An Experienced Insight From An Experienced PanelistPanelist

Common Mistakes: Poor Broader Impacts Choice of “prestigious”

school over research-appropriate school/program

Weak LORs Weak personal statement

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Important DatesImportant DatesImportant DatesImportant Dates

Deadlines:Deadlines: Mid November• 15th: Interdisciplinary• 16th: Engineering• 18th: Mathematics, CISE, Chemistry, Physics• 19th: Social Sciences, Psychology,

Geosciences, STEM Education• 22nd: Life Sciences

Awards:Awards: Announced April