May 30, 2025
NSF GRFP workshop series offered June-July
NSF GRFP workshop series offered June-July
NSF GRFP workshop series offered June-July
The OGSPS Fellowships Office is offering a three-part workshop series with additional help sessions to support students in crafting a strong application for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) ahead of the October 2025 deadline.
- Part 1: Overview (June 4 & 16) – Learn about eligibility, benefits, review criteria, and application strategy
- Part 2: Personal Statement (June 18) – Tips for telling your story and clarifying your goals
- Part 3: Research Statement (July 22) – How to write a clear, compelling research plan
- Help Sessions (June 24, July 21, July 30; more to be announced in August) – Get feedback on your drafts and answers to your questions from current GRFP Fellows
Register and find additional information about times and locations via GoSignMeUp. E-mail trainee-funding@purdue.edu with questions.
I have attached a flyer with additional information. Please share the flyer with incoming and current graduate students in NSF-eligible fields. These include: Chemistry; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering; Engineering; Geosciences; Life Sciences; Materials Research; Mathematical Sciences; Physics & Astronomy; Psychology; Social, Behavioral, & Economic Sciences; and STEM Education and Learning Research.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Lauren Trondsen, PhD
Director of Fellowships
Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars