This is a past event.

The Graduate School is offering support services to assist graduate students in applying for the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, including workshops and one-on-one writing support.  Fellowship recipients earn an annual stipend of $34,000.  To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, have never previously applied to GRFP while enrolled in a graduate degree program, have never earned a master’s or professional degree in any field, or completed more than one academic year in a graduate degree-granting program.  Applications are due October 18th - 22nd.  See https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ for full benefits and eligibility details.

Workshop 1: Overview and tips from a former NSF program manager and reviewer

Date and Time: Friday, September 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Presenter: Dr. Pushpalatha Murthy, former NSF program manager

Co-hosts: Dr. Debra Charlesworth, former NSF GRFP reviewer, and Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP Support Coordinator

Zoom meeting link: Please make sure to sign in with your MTU account before joining the meeting to be admitted.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/83018958000

Workshop 2: Crafting your statements: Content and organization

Date and Time: Friday, September 10th, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Presenter: Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP Support Coordinator 

Zoom meeting link:   Please make sure to sign in with your MTU account before joining the meeting to be admitted.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/82410509516

Personalized writing support:

Applicants will receive support via an NSF GRFP Canvas course as well as individualized writing support on application drafts from qualified staff members.

See https://www.nsfgrfp.org/ for more details.  Questions? Contact Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP Support Coordinator: sisaacso@mtu.edu