National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Application
Saturday, April 12, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Price: $30 USD (lunch will be provided)
Embassy Suites by Hilton Lincoln
Maximum capacity: 30 people
Facilitators: Mary Gardiner, Lucy Guarnieri, and Michelle Pham, The Ohio State University
Dr. Mary M. Gardiner received her Ph.D. in Entomology from Michigan State University in 2008. She is a Professor in the Department of Entomology at The Ohio State University and Co-Director of the Environmental Science Graduate Program. Her research program focuses on the ecology and conservation value of urban greenspace. Mary is also a State Specialist in Extension who’s programming focuses on managing urban habitats to support insect conservation. Mary currently advises five Ph.D. students. She teaches graduate courses in presentation skills and grant writing.
Description: The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) aims to ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM. To do so, the fellowship provides three years of financial support inclusive of an annual stipend of $37,000 to scholars pursuing graduate research at the MS or PhD level.
Several Gardiner Lab graduate students have been awarded this fellowship over the last 15 years. Our full day workshop will provide a proven framework for applicants to write their research and personal statements that are tailored to this opportunity. A morning session will focus on the research statement. We will work to develop a strong justification for your research that is addressed by a compelling goal and clear objectives and hypotheses. In the afternoon, we will outline the personal statement. We will explore your approach to science, what drives you to do this work, and how your background has prepared you to take on the challenge of graduate research.
Workshop participants can find out more about the GRFP program and ensure they are eligible to apply here: https://www.nsfgrfp.org