National Science Foundation Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships Program

The National Science Foundation Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US) program aims to increase the number and diversity of domestic graduate students pursuing research and innovation careers in computer and information science and engineering fields. The program helps bachelor’s degree holders return to academia and pursue their research interests, enabling them to engage in innovative and high-impact projects without the burden of financial constraints.

All fellows participate in a year-long preparation program. Mentors and coaches help the fellows identify a graduate program, find a research mentor, and apply to graduate programs. Fellows also form a network with one another and with faculty advisors. Once enrolled in a qualifying graduate program, fellows receive a stipend and cost-of-education allowance for three years.

June

• Be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident.
• Intend to apply for full-time enrollment in a research-based doctoral degree program in a CISE field within two years.
• Have graduated with a bachelor's degree before December 31 of the previous year.
• Demonstrate CISE core competency.
• Have not previously applied for a doctoral degree-granting program for a CISE discipline, been enrolled in any degree-granting program after January 1 of the current year, or have previously accepted an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship grant.

Apply on the NSF CSGrad4US website.