# 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.

- **Deadline:** Late October
- [https://www.nsfgrfp.org](https://www.nsfgrfp.org)

**FAQ:**

1. **Am I eligible to apply for the NSF GRFP?** To determine eligibility, start with [NSF's application eligibility tool](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/grfp/eligibility). If you still have questions, contact [Jennifer Salo](mailto:jsalo@astate.edu) or [Kari Harris](mailto:kharris@astate.edu).
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)](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/grfp/about)
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](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/grfp-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program) and read the [Program Solicitation.](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/grfp-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program/nsf26-526/solicitation)

### <span style="text-decoration: underline;">**A-State GRFP Workshop Series - [<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">APPLY HERE</span>](https://forms.gle/gqvfM3iHmdUmUAVQ8)**</span>

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**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**

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**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**

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**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**

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**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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