This info session will be led by Rick McCourt of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and recent NSF GRFP Program Manager.

 

The NSF GRFP is a generous and prestigious award that supports research-oriented students in a wide range of STEM and Social Science fields during their first three years of graduate school, with a $32,000 stipend plus a $12,000 Cost of Education Allowance. 

To be eligible, applicants must be either rising Seniors or 1st year or 2nd year graduate students, and be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Eligible fields of study are: Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Material Research, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning Research.  National deadlines are Nov 4-8, depending on field of study. More details at www.nsfgrfp.org.