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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

THE COMPUTING RESEARCH ASSOCIATION INC

Funding Amount

$32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance

Deadline

October 27, 2026

202 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Funder: National Science Foundation (NSF)

Program Type: Fellowship for graduate study

Eligibility:

  • Senior undergraduates considering graduate school

  • Qualifying graduate students

  • CS/Computing students eligible

  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents

  • Attending accredited U.S. institutions
  • Award Details:

  • Stipend: $32,000 per year for three years

  • Cost of Education Allowance: $12,000 per year (paid to institution for tuition and fees)

  • Additional Benefits:

  • - Opportunities for international research
    - Professional development support
    - Freedom to conduct research at any accredited U.S. graduate institution of choice

    Focus Areas: Computing, science, engineering, mathematics

    Geographic Scope: United States

    Background: Prestigious fellowship program supporting graduate education and research across multiple disciplines including computing.

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Visit the GRFP Program Website: Consult the official GRFP solicitation and program page
    2. Identify Your Field: Ensure your research aligns with NSF-supported disciplines
    3. Prepare Application Materials: Standard application materials required
    4. Submit Application: Submit through the NSF application portal
    5. Supporting Resources:
    - Consult GRFP resource pages
    - Review advice from scholarship experts:
    - Conquer's How to apply to Graduate School page
    - Michael Ernst's notes on graduate fellowship applications
    - Philip Guo's advice for fellowship applications

    Deadline: October 27, 2015 (for CS students)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    science-researchstem-education

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