This four part series of workshops is designed to support graduate students in their first or second years who are submitting applications for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship award.

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. GRFP seeks to broaden participation in science and engineering of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000. Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.

The series will focus on GRFP’s but the information discussed will be relevant to many types of NSF grants. Attendance in all four sessions is not required.

By the end of the course, participants will have strong drafts of the Graduate Research Plan Statement and Personal, Relevant Background and Future Goals Statement of the grant, for submission to the October NSF GRFP deadlines.

Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 pm. on July 29, August 12, August 19, August 26.
A link to join online will be provided upon registration.

Week 1 (July 29)
Course Discussion:

• Course introduction
• The NSF GRFP funding mechanism and format
• Writing the Personal, Relevant Background and Future Goals Statement
• Writing the Graduate Research Plan Statement

Assignment for August 12: 
Write the Research Plan Statement for your grant

Assignment for August 26: 
Write the Personal, Relevant Background and Future Goals Statement for your grant