NSF Grad Fellowship Workshop Sponsored by the Grad College

The Graduate College will host a workshop for graduate students on the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program on Friday, September 7, 2:00-4:00 p.m., in the Illini Union, room 314. Faculty members are also invited, especially those who will write letters of recommendation and those whose advisees are applying.

Former Director of the NSF-GRF program, William Hahn (Georgetown University) along with University of Illinois faculty members Mark Hasegawa-Johnson and Glaucio Paulino will provide a comprehensive overview of the fellowship program and offer guidance on preparing effective applications. Registration is required.

The Graduate Research Fellowship is NSF's premiere fellowship for graduate students. Open to US citizens and permanent residents in their first or second year of graduate school, the fellowship provides three years of support complete with a $30,000 annual stipend and coverage of tuition and fees. It also offers a major commendation to add to a student's CV along with entree into one of the nation's most prestigious of academic communities. Students in NSF-supported disciplines in STEM and select social sciences are eligible. For details on eligibility, see: http://www.nsfgrfp.org/how_to_apply/eligibility_guide

If you have questions about the workshop, the NSF-GRF program or the other services offered by the Office of External Fellowships, feel free to contact vickeryk@illinois.edu