Fellowship
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
A U.S. graduate fellowship supporting outstanding students in research-based master's and doctoral STEM programs, including STEM education.
About this opportunity
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports eligible U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents pursuing full-time, research-based master's or doctoral degrees in eligible STEM fields. The fellowship period is five years with three years of financial support, including an annual stipend and a cost-of-education allowance paid to the institution. The application periods shown for the 2026 competition closed in November 2025 on discipline-specific dates.
Current published details
1funding amount
amount shape: range · currency code: USD · amount min: 37000.00 · amount max: 37000.00 · scope: per_recipient · usd amount min: 37000.00 · usd amount max: 37000.00 · usd conversion rate: 1.00000000 · usd converted on: 2026-07-21
Current application seasons
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Past seasons
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