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US National Science Foundation · United States

Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Awaiting next round

Three years of support for research-based master's and PhD students in science, engineering, math and social sciences.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
US$37,000 a year stipend plus US$16,000 toward tuition, for 3 years
Listed deadline
Usually mid-to-late October (2026 dates have passed)
Who can apply
Students.
Where
Anywhere in United States
Pays for
Paying for school, Research
Study level
University (bachelor's degree), Graduate school (master's or PhD)
Subject
Sciences and math, Engineering, computing and technology, Social work and social sciences, Agriculture, environment and resources

Who it's intended for

Details
US citizens, nationals or permanent residents who are college seniors, graduates with no grad school yet, or early first-year grad students.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • US citizens, nationals or permanent residents who are college seniors, graduates with no grad school yet, or early first-year grad students.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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