National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States who is in the early stages of graduate study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Eligibility is limited to applicants who have completed no more than 12 months of post-baccalaureate, full-time graduate study at the time of their application. Award is for up to three years over a five year period.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the November 1, 2026 deadline.

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