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, first-year graduate
students, and others who have completed limited graduate
study in science, 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. GRE results are important.
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; no commitment
to undertake this particular project if awarded a fellowship
is implied.
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
you will benefit from the guidance of faculty who are
familiar with the selection process.
Advisor:
advisor:
Richard Mawhorter
Millikan 125 - x18725
https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp// |
