Programs and Scholarships

Program Title:

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Synopsis of Program:

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce in the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF's mission. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research. The ranks of NSF Fellows include numerous individuals who have made transformative breakthroughs in science and engineering research, many who have become leaders in their chosen careers, and some who have been honored as Nobel laureates.

For each year of support, NSF provides a stipend of $30,000 to the Fellow and a cost-of-education allowance of $10,500 to the degree-granting institution.See the following link for the NSF announcement and additional details: 

Link to NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

For those seeking REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) or other summer programs:

Undergraduate Portal   http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/

For those seeking graduate school opportunities ie. AGEP, GK-12, IGERT National Recruitment Program, MS PHD’S and NSF Grad Research Fellowships:

  Graduate Portal http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/Grad.asp

Graduate School IGERT Opportunities
Click on link above to get more information on the IGERT programs that are recruiting graduate students for next year. As you know, IGERT programs provide generous stipend ($30,000 per year) and tuition support for students through the National Science Foundation. Our website www.igert.org has links to over 100 programs throughout the nation that offer this support.

For additional summer research experience come by the office to review the Guide to Summer Enrichment and Postbaccalaureate Programs. A new guide is distributed in December of each year.

For additional summer research experience come by the office to review the Guide to Summer Enrichment and Postbaccalaureate Programs. A new guide is distributed in December of each year.

Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success (MS PHD’S) in Earth System Science Initiative

The MS PHD’s Program facilitates mentoring and networking activities for minority undergraduate and graduate Earth system science and engineering majors, and provides a supportive environment in which participants develop strategies and professional skills necessary to excel in Earth system science and engineering fields.

More details about the program activities can be found in the program announcement here:  http://www.ibparticipation.org/pdf/2011MSPHDSPDPAnnouncement.pdf

For updates and additional information, please visit the program website, http://www.msphds.org.

For additional information on graduate level internships, fellowships, scholarships, research collaborations, scientific meetings, and much more.

STEMGradStudents.science.gov