Welcome to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).

i GRFP Applicants: You must submit an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Applications already submitted with an unofficial transcript must be withdrawn by the applicant and resubmitted before the application deadline. NSF apologizes for any confusion.

i Due to a lapse in appropriations, NSF has issued guidance on NSF.gov (https://www.nsf.gov/shutdown). All GRFP functions are available: Applications and Fellowship change requests can be submitted and the IT Service Desk is open. Changes requiring approvals may be delayed until the lapse in appropriations is resolved.

NSF GRFP Competition Results

Award Offers and Honorable Mentions List

Application Deadlines

Applications Must Be Received by 5:00 p.m. Local Time of applicant's mailing address

November 10, 2025 (Monday): Life Sciences

November 12, 2025 (Wednesday): Computer and Information Science and Engineering

November 12, 2025 (Wednesday): Materials Research

November 12, 2025 (Wednesday): Psychology

November 12, 2025 (Wednesday): Social Sciences

November 12, 2025 (Wednesday): STEM Education and Learning Research

November 13, 2025 (Thursday): Engineering

November 14, 2025 (Friday): Chemistry

November 14, 2025 (Friday): Geosciences

November 14, 2025 (Friday): Mathematical Sciences

November 14, 2025 (Friday): Physics and Astronomy

Withdrawal Deadline

November 15, 2025 (Saturday): Application Withdrawal

You can withdraw your application anytime. November 15 is the last date to withdraw your application and not have it count towards the number of times to apply to GRFP.