The NSF GRFP - An Insider’s Take

Melissa Welshans, Ph.D., G’14, from Syracuse University’s Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising interviews Mary Beth Monroe, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Monroe received an NSF GRFP grant while a PhD student at Texas A&M University, and served as a reviewer for the award during last year’s application cycle. If you haven’t listened to our previous episode, the NSF GRFP – And Why It Matters, make sure to listen to that episode first. * Applicants must be US Citizens, nationals, or permanent residents, be pursuing a research-based master’s or PhD degree in STEM or social sciences, enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution by the fall after they receive the award, and either applying to or recently enrolled in graduate school.