NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Prestigious 3-year fellowship supporting outstanding graduate students in STEM fields
Fellowship Benefits
- Annual Stipend: $37,000 for 3 years
- Cost of Education Allowance: $16,000 to institution
- Professional Development: $5,000 total for conferences/training
- International Research: Opportunities for study abroad
Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Pursuing research-based master’s or doctoral degree
- In eligible STEM field (see NSF guidelines)
- First-year graduate students or graduating seniors can apply
- Limited to one application lifetime
Application Timeline
- Application Opens: August 2025
- Application Deadline: October 2025 (varies by field)
- Awards Announced: April 2026
- Fellowship Starts: Fall 2026
Application Components
- Personal Statement (3 pages)
- Research Statement (2 pages)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
Success Rate: ~16% acceptance rate
Contact: elevate@illinoistech.edu for application support
