National Science Foundation (NSF) - Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US)

NSF fellowship for early-career individuals pursuing a research-based doctoral degree in computer and information science and engineering.

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DeadlineMay 31

Award amount$37,000 stipend per year

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad 4 US)

NSF fellowship for early-career individuals pursuing a research-based doctoral degree in computer and information science and engineering.

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Deadline

May 31

Award amount

$159,000 for three years of support

Eligibility

US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents; Bachelor's degree before January 1 of the year applying; Demonstrated CISE core competency; Not enrolled in any degree-granting program after January 1 of the year applying; No prior doctoral program enrollment or pending applications

Requirements

Personal statement (max 3 pages); Reference letter (2-page PDF); Transcripts from all degree-granting programs; Resume (2-page PDF); Must meet all eligibility criteria

Application materials

Application information (personal, demographic, education, history); Personal Statement—Relevant Background Experience; Reference Letter; Transcript PDF(s); Resume

How to apply

Submit applications via NSF ETAP; Create an account on research.gov; Complete the application form; Submit reference letters through ETAP; Ensure all materials are submitted by the deadline

Important dates

Application deadline: May 31; Mentored preparation program begins in Fall; Matriculation into doctoral program within two years of acceptance

Documents

CSGrad4US Administrative Guide (NSF 23-136)

Contact

CSGrad4US Operations Center: csgrad4us_support@cra.org; ETAP Help Desk: etaphelp@nsf.gov

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