NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program
U.S. National Science Foundation
Who can apply
*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’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.
About this opportunity
The NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) provides an opportunity for applicants who received the distinction of GRFP Honorable Mention no more than three years before the proposal due date to be named NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellows and obtain financial support for their graduate education at an institution in an EPSCoR jurisdiction. EGFP aims to enhance the capacity and competitiveness of EPSCoR jurisdictions by providing funding to graduate degree-awarding institutions to support NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellows as they pursue graduate degrees in the disciplines specified by the NSF Directorates and Office that are participating in the EGFP funding program. Fellows may pursue degrees in field that differ from the field or sub-field of studythat the GRFP Honorable Mention recipients previ...