Research

  • 2016 NSF GRFP Application is Now Open

    If you are a rising senior planning on applying for a masters or doctoral degree program in a NSF eligible field (see list of deadlines below). The NSF GRFP might be for you!

    The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

    The 2016 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Solicitation has been published. All prospective applicants should review the 2016 Solicitation for important information about eligibility and supported fields of study, application preparation and submission instructions, and the merit review criteria.

    Applicant Deadlines

    Applications Must Be Received by 8:00 pm Eastern Time

    October 26, 2015 (Monday): Geosciences

    October 26, 2015 (Monday): Life Sciences

    October 27, 2015 (Tuesday): Computer and Information Science and Engineering

    October 27, 2015 (Tuesday): Engineering

    October 27, 2015 (Tuesday): Materials Research

    October 29, 2015 (Thursday): Psychology

    October 29, 2015 (Thursday): Social Sciences

    October 29, 2015 (Thursday): STEM Education and Learning

    October 30, 2015 (Friday): Chemistry

    October 30, 2015 (Friday): Mathematical Sciences

    October 30, 2015 (Friday): Physics and Astronomy

    All prospective applicants are encouraged to seek guidance on the application process from Rowena Grainger, STEM Fellowships Advisor, ONS&F. Please visit http://www.onsf.uconn.edu/ and click on the Talk to an Advisor button to make an appointment. Information about upcoming workshops to help you prepare your application could also be found on ONSF website.

     

    For more information, contact: Rowena Grainger at rowena.grainger@uconn.edu