NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

The National Science Foundation recently released its announcement for the Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

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. (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201).

According to the program website, applications are due on the following dates:

• Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 13, 2012

  Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering; Materials Research

• Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 14, 2012

  Mathematical Sciences; Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy

• Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 16, 2012

  Social Sciences; Psychology; STEM Education and Learning

• Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 19, 2012

  Life Sciences; Geosciences

I have served on the panel reviewing applications in genetics and evolutionary biology several times. It is a very worthwhile and very competitive program. If you're eligible, I encourage you to apply.