Fellowships provide the student with a
three-year annual stipend of $34,000
along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), as well as access to opportunities for professional development available to NSF-supported graduate students.
Is NSF GRFP prestigious?
“The NSF GRFP is
a prestigious fellowship program
that recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.
How much is NSF GRFP worth?
The Graduate Research Fellowship stipend is currently
$34,000 for a 12-month tenure period
, prorated in whole month increments of $2,833. The cost-of-education allowance to the institution is currently $12,000 per year of fellowship support.
How much is the NSF grant?
Currently, NSF provides a stipend of $34,000 to the Fellow and a cost-of-education allowance of $12,000 to the graduate degree-granting institution for each Fellow who uses the fellowship support in a fellowship year.
How competitive is NSF GRFP?
The
NSF is highly competitive
. Hell, this last year alone there were more than 13,000 applicants, of which only 2,000 were selected to receive the fellowship.
How hard is it to get the NSF GRFP?
Well, admittedly, it's not easy. The
NSF is highly competitive
. Hell, this last year alone there were more than 13,000 applicants, of which only 2,000 were selected to receive the fellowship.
Is the NSF GRFP taxed?
Your NSF GRFP stipend
is subject to federal income tax
. (It is usually subject to state and local income tax as well, but there are some exceptions.)
How long are NSF grants?
The proposed duration for which support is requested must be consistent with the nature and complexity of the proposed activity. Grants are normally awarded for
up to three years but may be awarded for periods of up to five years
.
Why should I apply for NSF GRFP?
Applying for the GRFP
demonstrates your commitment to the field to your prospective advisor
and shows them that you are highly motivated. Many supervisors are excited that a prospective student wants to apply for a GRFP and will help you with your application or discuss potential projects with you.
Who gets NSF GRFP?
To be eligible for the NSF GRFP, you must:
be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident
.
intend to pursue a research-based Master's or Ph.D. program in
a GRFP-supported field. be enrolled in an eligible program at an accredited United States graduate institution, with a US campus, by fall following selection.
How many people are awarded the NSF GRFP?
The GRFP supports over 100 subfields. For the 2020 competition, NSF received
over 13,000 applications
and made approximately 2,000 fellowships offers.
What percentage of NSF grants get funded?
| Fiscal Year Competitive Proposals Funding Rate (percent) | FY 2017 49,425 23% | FY 2018 48,336 24% | FY 2019 41,033 27% | FY 2020 42,726 28% |
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How do I get a NSF grant?
Proposals submitted to NSF must be submitted via use
of either the NSF FastLane System, Research.gov or Grants.gov
. See the relevant funding opportunity for additional information. Further information on each system is available in Chapter I.A of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG).
