The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. 

Undergraduates in their final (senior) year of a bachelor's degree program who intent to enroll or be enrolled full-time in an eligible research-based master's or doctoral degree program in an eligible field of study in STEM are eligible to apply for the fellowship. 

https://www.nsfgrfp.org/

The following workshops hosted by LSU are intended to assist students with the application process. 

Workshop #1: Research Statements

September 1, 2026

12:00 - 1:30 pm in the Dalton J. Woods Auditorium, LSU Energy, Coast & Environment (ECE) Building

Instructor: Dr. Prosanta Chakrabarty

Workshop #2: Personal Statements

September 3, 2026

12:00 - 1:30 pm in the Dalton J. Woods Auditorium, LSU Energy, Coast & Environment (ECE) Building

Instructor: Mrs. Melissa Crawford