1. Promoting Undergraduate Research
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Amy Eckhardt
October 13, 2005

2. The NSF Graduate Fellowship
Supports full time work in research based master’s or PhD programs
Three years of support during five year period
Stipend of 30,000 per tenure year
Tuition up to $10,500 per tenure year

3. The Competition 7758 APPLICANTS IN 2003 900 New awards annually
39% were graduating seniors
55% were 1st or 2nd year graduate students
900 New awards annually

4. Merit Review Criteria Intellectual Merit Broader Impacts QPA
Awards/Publications
GREs
Broader Impacts
Integrating research and education
Encouraging diversity
Enhancing scientific and technical understanding
Benefiting society

5. The Application Personal/Academic Background 4 Essays
Personal Statement
Research Experience
Broader Impact Statement
Proposed Research Plan
Official Transcripts and GRE scores
Three references
Current knowledge of achievements
Knows you personally and academically

6. Application Timeline Take GREs in October/November at latest November
Late-March award announcement
Tenure begins Fall of the following year.

7. How Can We Help?
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Identify
Mentor

8. Resources for Students
Faculty Mentors
Other Students
Research Opportunities and Funding
First Year Research Experiences
Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Brackenridge Fellowships

9. 2005 NSF Workshop What 2 working sessions
Input from former NSF Fellowship Winners
Faculty Technical Reviews
Who
42 Students
36 Seniors or First Year Graduates
6 Juniors
6 Disciplines

10. Future Plans 20 Applications Spring visit from the NSF
Workshop for next year

11. Where to Find Out More http://www.nsf.gov
Applications available online ONLY via Fastlane at
Amy Eckhardt