Career Development

Join the Graduate Division for an informational session about applying for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Interested graduate students from all disciplines – including STEM, social sciences, and the humanities – are encouraged to attend.

By Noreen Balos, Funding Peer
Monday, October 2nd, 2017 - 11:16am


The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) call for applications is now open! Depending on your area of study, deadlines begin on October 24. ​Recipients of this three-year fellowship are awarded a $12,000 education allowance and a $32,000 ​stipend​ per award year.

A sizeable number of UCSB's graduate student population is funded through fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF). With the right advice and preparation, you could join the ranks as well! To learn more about crafting a successful application, join us for a panel discussion, hosted by the Graduate Division, on the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Interested graduate students from all disciplines - including STEM, social sciences, and the humanities - are encouraged to attend.

Applying for an NSF Fellowship:
Advice and Information Panel Discussion

Tuesday, October 10
2-3:30 p.m.
Elings 1601
RSVP here

Panelists include:

  • Josh Schimel (Faculty, UCSB Department of Ecology, Evolution, & Marine Biology)
  • Meredith Murr (Assistant Vice Chancellor, Research Development and Strategic Planning-Office of Research)
  • Anna Bax (Graduate Student, Linguistics)
  • Brandon Isaac (Graduate Student, Materials)

Graduate Division Associate Dean Mary Hegarty will moderate the discussion. You may contact Robert Hamm with any questions.