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Workshop Title: National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Workshop

Organization: Professional Development Committee of Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS)

Location: Online on Zoom

Meeting ID: 979 7892 0429

Passcode: AESS

Overview: Please join on September 14th at 3:00 pm ET for a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship workshop hosted by the Professional Development Committee of AESS (Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences). This one hour session, led by a program officer for NSF, will provide participants with an overview of the NSF-GRFP, including its goal, eligibility requirements, application process, and timeline. The last part of the session will be reserved for Q &A. It is strongly encouraged to interact among the audience and presenters. This workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about applying to the NSF-GRFP, whether you are a graduate student or an adviser to graduate students. AESS membership is not required for attendance.

Organization Overview: The purpose of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding individuals in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in any of the eligible fields and subfields at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $37,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution.

Speaker: NSF program officer

Time: 3:00 pm Eastern

Date: September 14

Cost: Free

Questions: Please reach out to Robin Wright at wrightrz@bc.edu with any questions.