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Maximizing Opportunities: NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Learn about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship supporting full-time research in master's/PhD programs. Get insights on application criteria and timeline for this prestigious award. Find resources and mentorship for a successful application process.

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Maximizing Opportunities: NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

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  1. Promoting Undergraduate Research NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Amy Eckhardt October 13, 2005

  2. The NSF Graduate Fellowship • Supports full time work in research based master’s or PhD programs • Three years of support during five year period • Stipend of 30,000 per tenure year • Tuition up to $10,500 per tenure year

  3. The Competition • 7758 APPLICANTS IN 2003 • 39% were graduating seniors • 55% were 1st or 2nd year graduate students • 900 New awards annually

  4. Merit Review Criteria • Intellectual Merit • QPA • Awards/Publications • GREs • Broader Impacts • Integrating research and education • Encouraging diversity • Enhancing scientific and technical understanding • Benefiting society

  5. The Application • Personal/Academic Background • 4 Essays • Personal Statement • Research Experience • Broader Impact Statement • Proposed Research Plan • Official Transcripts and GRE scores • Three references • Current knowledge of achievements • Knows you personally and academically

  6. Application Timeline • Take GREs in October/November at latest • November • Late-March award announcement • Tenure begins Fall of the following year.

  7. How Can We Help? • Advertise • Identify • Mentor

  8. Resources for Students • Faculty Mentors • Other Students • Research Opportunities and Funding • First Year Research Experiences • Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellowships • Brackenridge Fellowships

  9. 2005 NSF Workshop What • 2 working sessions • Input from former NSF Fellowship Winners • Faculty Technical Reviews Who • 42 Students • 36 Seniors or First Year Graduates • 6 Juniors • 6 Disciplines

  10. Future Plans • 20 Applications • Spring visit from the NSF • Workshop for next year

  11. Where to Find Out More • http://www.nsf.gov • Applications available online ONLY via Fastlane at https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/a10/A10Main.htm • Amy Eckhardt ave@pitt.edu 412 624 6881

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