funding for graduate students.pptx

funding for graduate studentsKatie WilkesResearch Funding and Development Services*Vice President for Research OfficeFunding Opportunities for Grad StudentsFellowships to apply for now?National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program?Department of Defense Science and Engineering ProgramFellowships to apply for laterNational Institutes of Health National Research Service Award American Heart Association Predoctoral FellowshipsOther fellowships from professional societies or associationsOHSU training grants or other internal awards that are open to grad students (. Tartar Trust, Friends of Doernbecher research grant)Today we’ll be focusing on these because of ing deadlines.*Vice President for Research OfficeNSF Graduate Research Fellowship ProgramAbout the NSF FellowshipSupports the development of a diverse, globally engaged . science and engineering workforce. Funds students pursuing research-based MS or PhD in NSF-supported disciplines:puter and InformationSocial Sciences Science and EngineeringSTEM Education (research-focused)EngineeringGeosciencesLife SciencesMaterials ResearchMathematical SciencePhysics and AstronomyNote: Research with a disease-related or clinical focus is not accepted. But that doesn’t mean you can’t apply…*Vice President for Research OfficeNSF Graduate Research Fellowship ProgramWhy apply for an NSF fellowship??$32,000 stipend per year for three years (can be spread out over five); $12,000 tuition to institution?Provides access to international research opportunities and XSEDE cyber infrastructure resources?Prestigious award – looks good on your CV!?Writing grants is great practice. As a scientist, you’ll be doing it for your whole life. What are my chances of getting an award?2010-2013:?2,000 awards annually?12,000 applications annually~ 17% ess rate2015:?2,700 awards anticipated*Vice President for Research OfficeNSF Graduate Research Fellowship ProgramEligibility?Applicants must be . citizens, nationals or permanent