[Plsgs] FW: 2017 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Announced!

[Lambert, Georgina M - (glambert)]

From: gradfunding-request at list.arizona.edu [mailto:gradfunding-request at list.arizona.edu] On Behalf Of Hawthorne Smith, Shelley Lynn - (shellh)
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 11:04 AM
To: gradfunding at list.arizona.edu
Subject: 2017 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Announced!

Dear Graduate Students,

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP) program solicitation has just been released!

You can find the solicitation here:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2016/nsf16588/nsf16588.htm

Purpose
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.

Eligibility
Eligibility for the NSF GRFP has changed. Please see details here:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2016/nsf16050/nsf16050.pdf

Applicants meet criteria under citizenship, degree requirements, and field of study. Please check the eligibility criteria in the program solicitation.

Application Support
The UA Graduate College provides application support to eligible applicants. Details and registration are here:
https://grad.arizona.edu/ofce/application-support-programs/nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Shelley

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Shelley Hawthorne Smith, PhD
University of Arizona Graduate College
Office of Fellowships and Community Engagement
University Services Building #204E
888 N Euclid Ave
Tucson, AZ 85721
520-626-0870
https://grad.arizona.edu/ofce/
Map to office: https://goo.gl/maps/cAXJfZZ56aC2

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