Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

The purpose of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM.

NSF GRFP is open to students pursuing an engineering degree and must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.

Fellowship Benefits

• Five year fellowship period with three years of financial support
• Annual stipend
• Cost-of-education allowance of $16,000 to the institution
• No post-graduate study service requirement
• Access to supplemental funding to sustain research while on medical deferral (e.g. family leave)

Learn More:

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Apply

Please visit Tandon's Office of Research website for more information on NSF-GRFP funding.

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