NSF GRFP Incentive Program

To encourage more students to develop competitive applications, UCI Graduate Division will provide a $500 award for students who successfully submit a NSF GRFP application. Successfully funded applications will receive an additional $1000 award. 

Eligibility and Procedure: 

To qualify for the $500 submission award, you must: 

  • Be enrolled full-time (12 units) and in good academic standing in an eligible Master’s or Ph.D. program (self-supporting programs are not eligible)
  • Meet all NSF GRFP eligibility criteria
  • You must submit your fellowship applications at their respective due dates
  • Submit a Form with all required information by deadline of Monday, October 28, 2024, 5:00 PM, including:
    • copy of your final fellowship application
    • NSF verification of receipt of application 

To qualify for the $1000 funding award, you must: 

  • Fulfill all criteria stated above
  • Satisfy all requirements of NSF GRFP award
  • Submit a Form with your NSF notice of award indicating funding approval**

**Graduate Division will make the final determination if your submission qualifies for incentives and reserves the right not to issue an award. Honorable mentions do not qualify. Applications must be received no later than 30 days after NSF notice of award.  

Per federal guidelines, all fellowship and tuition support is considered when determining student loan eligibility. This incentive award could reduce your student loan eligibility if you receive federal student loans during the same academic year as awards.