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Document Type:
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
12-599
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Aug 16, 2012
Creation Date:
Aug 16, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Nov 19, 2012
See full solicitation for details
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Nov 19, 2012
See full solicitation for details
Archive Date:
Dec 19, 2012
Funding Instrument Type:
Grant
Category of Funding Activity:
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
2000
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$243,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
$42,000
CFDA Number(s):
47.041
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Engineering Grants
47.049
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Mathematical and Physical Sciences
47.050
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Geosciences
47.070
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Computer and Information Science and Engineering
47.074
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Biological Sciences
47.075
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Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences
47.076
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Education and Human Resources
47.078
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Polar Programs
47.079
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International Science and Engineering (OISE)
47.080
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Office of Cyberinfrastructure
47.081
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Office of Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
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Fellowship applications must be submitted by the prospective Fellow. Applicants must register with Fastlane (<a href="https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/fastlane.jsp">https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/fastlane.jsp</a>) prior to submitting an application. Confirmation of acceptance in an NSF-approved graduate degree program is required at the time of Fellowship acceptance, by May 1, 2013. Prospective Fellowsmust enroll in an accredited United States university, college, or non-profit academic institution of higher education offering advanced degrees in science and engineering by Fall 2013.
*PI Limit:Refer to Section IV. Additional Eligibility Information.
Agency Name
National Science Foundation
Description
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce in the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in fields within NSF's mission. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering research.
