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9/23Writing The NSF GRFP "Personal, Relevant Background And Future Goals Statement" Session
Writing The NSF GRFP "Personal, Relevant Background And Future Goals Statement" Session
Thursday, September 23rd, 202101:30 PM - 02:30 PMOtherWebEx Applying for the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program? Then this session is for you.
This particular session will focus on writing the NSF GRFP Personal, Relevant Background and Future Goals essay. The essay is designed to give reviewers a sense of who you are, your experience and readiness to conduct advanced research and studies, and your research and career goals. We will discuss how to approach this essay and work to explore your motivation, experience, and goals to help you - and your reader - gain a deeper understanding of your fellowship application.
For the most up to date information on ONSF upcoming events, please visit https://www.onsf.uconn.edu/.
About NSF - GRFP
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious award that supports research-oriented students in a wide range of STEM and social science fields during their first three years of graduate school. The award includes a $34,000 stipend plus a $12,000 Cost of Education Allowance.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be either rising seniors or 1st year or 2nd year graduate students, plan on a PhD/research-oriented career, and be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Eligible fields of study are: Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning Research.
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Meeting number (access code): 2620 575 0468
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9/30Developing A Research Plan Statement For The NSF GRFP
Developing A Research Plan Statement For The NSF GRFP
Thursday, September 30th, 202110:00 AM - 11:00 AMOtherWebEx This particular session will cover how to develop and refine an effective research plan statement, one of the most important parts of your application. Attendees who have already worked with a faculty mentor to define the basics of their project idea will be positioned to get the most out of this session. You do not need to have attended the previous NSF GRFP application development sessions to benefit from this one.
For the most up to date information on ONSF upcoming events, please visit https://www.onsf.uconn.edu/.
About NSF - GRFP
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a prestigious award that supports research-oriented students in a wide range of STEM and social science fields during their first three years of graduate school. The award includes a $34,000 stipend plus a $12,000 Cost of Education Allowance.
Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be either rising seniors or 1st year or 2nd year graduate students, plan on a PhD/research-oriented career, and be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Eligible fields of study are: Chemistry, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Materials Research, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning Research.
Join from the meeting link
https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=m86594c4b05e6aad661dde2aa30f6b19a
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Meeting number (access code): 2622 672 9248
Meeting password: iKJYMGmp267