NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program hosting session for students Sept. 5

The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) supports outstanding seniors and graduate students. Dr. Coleen Pugh, dean of the Graduate School, will offer a workshop covering the application process from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room.

Invite students to attend the workshop. Eligibility for the grant includes:

  • U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident
  • Enrolled or intend to enroll full-time in a research-based graduate degree in a STEM field or STEM education
  • Completed no more than one year of graduate school
  • Never earned a doctoral, master’s or professional degree in any field
  • High GPAs (>3.73)

The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend for the school and a cost of education allowance for the institution.