NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) — FY 2027 competition

Supports research-based graduate degrees with three funded years over a five-year fellowship: an annual $37,000 stipend plus a $16,000 institutional education allowance, subject to funding. Applications are open. The displayed deadline is the first subject deadline: Life Sciences on 19 October 2026. Computing, materials, psychology and social sciences are due 20 October; engineering 22 October; chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, physics and astronomy 23 October. All applications are due at 8 pm Eastern Time. Reference letters are due 16 October at 8 pm Eastern Time.

U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents at an eligible early graduate career stage, pursuing a research-based STEM master’s or doctorate at an accredited nonprofit U.S. institution. Senior undergraduates, eligible degree holders and eligible beginning graduate students may apply; consult the solicitation for exclusions.