Research Fellowships

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National Science Foundation: Research Fellowships

"NSF Graduate Fellowships"

AWARD:

 About 750 - $15,000 stipends for three years. In addition, each fellow 
 receives a $9,500 cost-of-education allowance per tenure year. 
 One- time international travel allowance of $1,000 available to fellows 
 who have arranged to conduct full-time advanced study and research 
 at appropriate international sites for at least three continuous months.

TO STUDY:

 Science, mathematics or engineering leading to a research-based master's or
 doctoral degree in mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and 
 social sciences; and the history and philosophy of science.

AT:

 Appropriate, accredited, nonprofit U.S. or international institutions 
 offering advanced degrees in science, mathematics or engineering.

OPEN TO:

 Citizens and nationals of the U.S. or permanent resident aliens of the U.S.
 Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged 
 to apply. There are also components for women majoring in engineering or
 computer and information science. 

SELECTION BASED ON:

 Ability. Evaluation of applicants is based on all available evidence of 
 ability, including: academic records, recommendations, and GRE scores 

DEADLINE:

 Early November (contact NSF for specific dates).

PROCEDURE:

 1. Acquire application materials.
 2. Take GRE General Test and Subject Test in science or engineering 
 field most closely related to area of study.
 3. Compile materials necessary for application.
 4. Submit materials for selection, including proposed plan of 
 study and/or research.

CONTACT:

 Deans of science and engineering schools, college financial aid office, 
 or request information from:

 Oak Ridge Associated Universities
 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
 PO Box 3010
 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-3010
 (423) 241-4300
 E-mail: nsfgrfp@orau.gov

• http://www.nsf.gov