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 graduate students from the lab of Dr. Mary Gardiner at The Ohio State University 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.
This workshop is being held in conjunction with the annual meeting of the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America.
Lunch will be included as part of the workshop registration.
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Alumni Room, Embassy Suites Lincoln
Organizers: Dr. Mary Gardiner, Lucy Guarnieri, and Michelle Pham, The Ohio State University
Advance registration is required, and space is limited. Registrations must be received by April 7. The registration fee is $30. To register, please contact: Michelle Pham (pham.457@buckeyemail.osu.edu).