The NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NSF GRFP) is awarded to approximately 2,000 students in the U.S. per year for research-based graduate study in social science, science and engineering fields.

HOW MUCH: A $37,000 annual stipend and full cost of tuition and fees for 3 years.

ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents only, rising seniors and bachelor’s alumni planning to pursue research-based Master’s or PhD programs, current graduate students who have not previously applied while enrolled in a graduate program.

CRITERIA: Intellectual merit and broader social impacts: potential for significant contribution to your field and positive impact on society

For more information, join NSF an upcoming information session!

• NSF GRFP INFO SESSION, Wednesday, August 27, 4:30-5:30 PM PST. Register for 08/27/2025 session 
• NSF GRFP INFO SESSION, Thursday, September 11, 4:30-5:30 PM PST. Register for 09/11/2025 session

QUESTIONS?

• Graduate Students: Robyn Davis, rldavis@uw.edu, Graduate School Office of Fellowships & Awards