NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)

Funding: $37,000 annual stipend plus $16,000 cost-of-education allowance to the institution, for 3 years over a 5-year eligibility period. Who can apply: U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents who are early-stage graduate students or seniors planning full-time research-based master's or PhD study in an NSF-supported STEM field, including engineering. Length: 3 years of funded support (usable within a 5-year window). Access to supercomputing resources, international research opportunities, and a large professional network of NSF Fellows. Field: STEM and Engineering. Applications close around 2026-11-12 (expected; confirm on the official site).