NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program

June 1, 2026

$477,000 – $3,180,000

*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) that are accredited, have a campus located in an<a href="https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/epscor/epscor-criteria-eligibility">eligible EPSCoR jurisdiction</a>at the time of proposal submission, and offer at least one master&rsquo;s and/or doctoral degree in a STEM discipline aligned with the topical focus area(s) described in this solicitation. *Who May Serve as PI: As of the submission deadline, PIs, co-PIs, or other Senior/Key personnel must holdprimary, full-time, paid, and continuing appointments at an institution that is eligible to submit in response to this solicitation (see above), with exceptions granted for family or medical leave, as determined by the submitting institution. Individuals holding term-limited appointments are not eligible.