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NSF Graduation Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

The NSF GRFP awards full funding for 3 years of master's/PhD study for U.S. citizens aspiring to careers in research. Pre-professional applicants are not supported by the NSF.

FAQ:

  1. Am I eligible to apply for the NSF GRFP? To determine eligibility, start with NSF's application eligibility tool. If you still have questions, contact Jennifer Salo or Kari Harris.
  2. If I get the award, do I have to use it for graduate school at A-State? No, your GRFP award can be used for any eligible graduate degree program at most U.S. colleges and universities. (Specific NSF wording can be found here) 
  3. Is my intended field of study eligible for GRFP? The GRFP is intended for students pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. The eligible categories for 2026 include: Life Sciences, Computer and Information Science, Engineering, Psychology, Social Sciences, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and Astronomy. For more information on eligible fields of study, see the 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity and read the Program Solicitation. 

A-State GRFP Workshop Series - APPLY HERE

SESSION 1  |  SEPTEMBER 21  |  3-5 PM

Building the Foundation

Develop your research question, review the proposal components, and explore storytelling, promotional language, and strong topic sentences.

LOCATION  LIB 6th Fl Conf Rm

SESSION 2  |  SEPTEMBER 28  |  3-5 PM

Graduate Research Plan Statement

Bring your outline, ideas, and notes for discussion and feedback. Identify missing elements and opportunities to strengthen your research plan.

LOCATION  LIB 6th Fl Conf Rm

SESSION 3  |  OCTOBER 5  |  3-5 PM

Personal, Relevant Background, and Future Goals Statement

Bring your outline, ideas, and notes for discussion and feedback. Explore ways to strengthen your experiences, goals, and overall narrative.

LOCATION  LIB 6th Fl Conf Rm

SESSION 4  |  OCTOBER 12  |  3-5 PM

Refining the Application

Condense and polish your writing, review references cited, and confirm that Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts are addressed throughout.

LOCATION  LIB 6th Fl Conf Rm
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