NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Resources and tips for individuals writing reference letters for NSF GRFP applicants, including a submission guide.

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DeadlineFriday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (for reference letters)

Award amount$200 flat rate fee for eligible reviewers

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

Application

Application Resources - NSF GRFP

Details the components of the GRFP Application, including personal information, study plans, and eligibility for applying multiple times. Provides templates and contact information.

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Eligibility

Undergraduate seniors and bachelor's degree holders with no prior graduate enrollment can apply multiple times.; Individuals in joint bachelor's-master's programs can apply only once.; Individuals in graduate degree programs can apply only once, in their first year.

Application materials

Personal Information; Level Selection; Education, Work and Other Experience; Proposed Field(s) of Study; Reference Letter Information; Personal, Relevant Background and Future Goals and Graduate Research Plan Statements

Documents

GRFP Graduate Research Plan Template; GRFP Personal Statement Template

Contact

grfp@nsf.gov

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