The Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Graduate Fellowships (CSGrad4US) aim to increase the number and diversity of domestic graduate students pursuing research and innovation careers in the CISE fields: computer science, computer engineering, or information science. In particular, CSGrad4US provides an opportunity for bachelor’s degree holders who may be working in industry or other sectors to return to academia and pursue research-based doctoral degrees. A diverse cohort of CSGrad4US Fellows will be selected based on their demonstrated interest and potential in pursuing a Ph.D. degree in a CISE field.
The benefits of CSGrad4US Fellowships are:
• A year-long preparation program, in which individuals selected for the Fellowship will receive mentored support in identifying a graduate program, finding a research mentor, and applying to graduate programs; during this year, the individuals will also have opportunities to form a network with one another and with faculty advisors;
• For those who enroll in an accredited doctoral degree-granting program at an institution of higher education having a campus located in the United States, its territories or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, an annual stipend of $37,000 for three years out of five; and
• Cost-of-education allowance of $16,000 per year for the three years noted above to the institution of higher education.
Eligibility:
CSGrad4US Fellowship applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
• 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 no later than Fall 2025;
• Have not been enrolled in any degree-granting program after January 1, 2023;
• Have graduated with a bachelor’s degree before December 31, 2022;
• Have demonstrated CISE core competency;
• Never enrolled in and have no pending application for a doctoral degree-granting program for a CISE discipline at the time of the application; and
• Have never previously accepted a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
Learn more and apply here.