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- National Science Foundation
(NSF): Graduate Research Fellowships
- PURPOSE:
- Annual program to ensure the vitality of the human resource base
of science, mathematics, and engineering in the U.S. and to reinforce
its diversity by offering approximately 900 graduate fellowships each
year, including awards for women in engineering and computer and
information sciences.
- FIELD OF STUDY:
- Fields supported by the NSF, include mathematical, physical,
biological, behavioral, and social sciences; engineering; history and
philosophy of science; and research-based Ph.D. degree programs in
science education.
- ELIGIBILITY:
- Citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. The fellowship is
intended for individuals entering or in the early stages of study in
master's and Ph.D. degree programs. Women who apply for the fellowship
will be considered for the Women in Engineering and Computer and
Information Science (WECS) award when their degree program is in such a
field of study.
- AWARD:
- Twelve-month stipend of $27,500 and $10,500 toward tuition
expenses. The award continues for three years of study. Cornell pays
the balance of tuition as well as the student health insurance premium
for the fellow.
- DEADLINE:
- CONSULT WEB SITE FOR DEADLINES - EARLY NOVEMBER
- APPLICATION:
- www.orau.org/nsf/nsffel.htm
Consult Web site for complete information and application materials.
Information by mail: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, Oak
Ridge Associated Universities, P.O. Box 3010, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-
3010. Telephone: 866-353-0905. E-mail: nsfgrfp@orau.gov