The National Science Foundation announces its annual  NSF 14-590 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) for graduate research students. The purpose of the GRFP is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science and engineering. 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. The following are deadlines for specific programs:

• Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Engineering, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, and Materials Research

• Thursday, October 30, 2014 Mathematical Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics and Astronomy

• Monday, November 3, 2014 Social Sciences, Psychology, and STEM Education and Learning

• Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Life Sciences and Geosciences

Per IIT policy, all grant applications (federal and non-federal) must be reviewed, signed and submitted by the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs regardless of the amount of the request. Please contact osrp@iit.edu or call at 312.567.3035 for more information about submitting a proposal.

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