National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Workshop Series
About
Gain valuable skills to successfully apply for a National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship at our annual workshop series. The NSF GRFP is a prestigious three-year grant that provides students with a $37,000 yearly stipend plus $12,000/year in a cost of education allowance to the institution. Undergraduate seniors and early career graduate students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Program Solicitation: bit.ly/GRFP24About
NSF GRFP Deadlines
October 11: All Reference Letters
October 15: Chemistry, Geosciences, Math, Physics
October 16: Life Sciences
October 17: Engineering
October 18: Computer Sciences, Social Sciences, Psychology, STEM Education, Materials Research
Eligibility
U.S. Citizen, national, or permanent resident
Eligible Disciplines
Chemistry; Engineering (all subfields); Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering; Geosciences; Life Sciences; Materials Research; Mathematical Sciences; Physics and Astronomy; Social Sciences; Psychology; STEM Education and Learning Research
Zoom Workshop Series Schedule
1. Thursday, September 5, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Introduction and Overview Event
Learn about graduate fellowships and the application process
2. Thursday, September 12, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Develop Your Personal Statement
Gain tips on how to write your personal statement using a high–impact written communication style that will get your application noticed
3. Thursday, September 19, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Develop Your Research Statement
Learn strategies and writing prompts to help you develop the broader impacts and intellectual merit of your research statement
4. Thursday, September 26, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Student Panel Event
Hear from LSU students who have previously received the NSF GRFP as they share their experiences from the application process, provide advice, and answer your questions
In-Person Writing Labs
Undergraduate Students:
Organizing an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Research Statement
Tuesday, September 3, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
LSU Union Capital Chamber Room 329
Writing a Standout Personal Statement for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
Tuesday, September 17, 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Prescott 216
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship: Draft Feedback
Thursday, October 3, 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. (students sign up for 45 minute time slots)
Olinde Career Center Interview Spaces
Graduate Students:
Tuesday, September 24, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Research and Personal Statements/Peer Review
Coates 218
Wednesday, October 9, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Polishing Your Package
Coates 218
Workshop Co-Sponsors: LSU Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College, LSU Discover, and LSU Office of Research and Economic Development