National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships
Purpose: The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks
to ensure the vitality of science, mathematics, and
engineering in the U.S. and to reinforce diversity in the
population of science professionals through the award of
fellowships for graduate study.
Programs Funded: NSF fellowships support the early
stages of full-time
graduate study leading to master's or doctoral degrees in
the biological, physical, mathematical, engineer, and most
social sciences, and in the history and philosophy of
science. Support is not provided for training for
practice-oriented professional degrees. Recipients may attend
graduate programs in the U.S. or abroad. Awards are also
made for work toward a research-based Ph.D. in science
education that requires a science competence comparable to
that for Ph.D. candidates in eligible disciplines. The
program provides a stipend for the recipient and a cost-of-education allowance
payable to the university. An International Research Travel
Allowance is also available for approved projects.
Eligibility: College seniors, graduate
students in their first year or beginning their second year
of study, and others planning to enter graduate
study in natural and eligible social sciences, mathematics, or engineering may apply. See
the program link below for details. Candidates must be U.S.
citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the
U.S.
Selection Criteria: Awards are based on ability, as
evidenced in academic records, recommendations, and GRE
scores.
Applicants are required to submit scores for both the
General Test and the Subject Test most closely related to
the chosen field of study. The application requires a
research project proposal which is evaluated as an
indication of the applicant's understanding of and
preparation to undertake independent research; there is no
commitment to undertake this particular project if awarded a
fellowship.
Application Process: Applications are filed
electronically in early-mid November, with deadlines on
different dates for different fields of study.
Applications are submitted directly to NSF and there is no
College participation as such, however interested students
are urged to seek advice from faculty and the Graduate
Fellowships Office early in the process. Proposals are
scrutinized by experienced researchers, and applicants will benefit from the guidance of faculty who are
familiar with the selection process.
Advisor:
advisors for science fellowships in general:
David
Tanenbaum, Alma
Zook
Millikan 119 - x18722, Millikan 118 - x18723
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp// |
