Jennifer Wang, PhD

NSF Graduate Fellowship Advice

This page is meant to be a resource for students applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). I received the NSF Fellowship in 2008 and an Honorable Mention in 2007.

I have recently updated the links to include only the most current information. Please mail me if you know of other sites that could be included!

General Advice and Information

NSF GRFP Homepage. The official homepage for rules and eligibility of the NSF fellowship. Also, visit NSF's LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

University of Missouri Graduate School's National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. A must-visit; includes a helpful task checklist and detailed essay guides.

Auburn University Libraries' NSF/EPA Fellowship Applicants. Includes examples of personal statements, advice from previous winners, and additional information.

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University of Cincinnati NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Up to date deadlines and includes sample essays.

Association for Psychological Science Observer's Ten Tips for Applying to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Jan Allen's Preparing Your NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.

Advice from Past Award and HM Recipients

Alex Lang's NSF Fellowship Advice. Well organized site featuring example essays.

Rachel C. Smith's National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Page. Includes actual example essays and ratings.

Reid A. Berdanier's National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Resources.

Dylan Hale's The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship: Some Advice.

Matt Grobis's NSF-GRFP.

Erika S. Mesh's NSF GRFP.

CultEvol's Writing for the NSF GRFP.

The Second Criterion's Four Tips on Applying for the NSF GRFP.

Forums

Grad Cafe NSF GRFP. Lots of chit chat, panic, and speculation but interesting (and very entertaining) to read other student's experiences and perspectives. Recommended graduate admissions community.