August 19, 2025

Please let undergraduate and 1st and 2nd year graduate students in social science and STEM fields know about the upcoming information sessions for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). 
UPCOMING SESSIONS:
The NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NSF GRFP) is awarded to approximately 2,000 students in the U.S. per year for research-based graduate study in social science, science and engineering fields.
Note that the invitation to apply has not been issued yet for this year, so eligibility and criteria may change. For updates, please visit the NSF GRFP website.
HOW MUCH: A $37,000 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. 
CRITERIA: Intellectual merit and broader social impacts: potential for significant contribution to your field and positive impact on society
QUESTIONS?
·       Undergraduate students & alumni: Robin Chang, robinc@uw.edu; and Chetana Acharya, cachary@uw.edu, Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards
·       Graduate Students: Robyn Davis, rldavis@uw.edu, Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards