All applicants are expected to use NSF's FastLane Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) process: FastLane   (http://www.fastlane.nsf.gov).   With Internet access and a supported World Wide Web browser, an applicant can submit an application electronically using this secure process. With information provided by the applicant, references may submit a Reference Report Form via FastLane; reference reports may also be submitted via postal mail. Security is provided to ensure that both applications and Reference Report Forms can be accessed only by authorized persons.

To access the NSF FastLane GRFP process, click on the FastLane link above. You will see instructions on how to use the FastLane GRFP process. Applicants should carefully review all information on the FastLane GRFP process for detailed instructions that may not be included elsewhere.

For questions concerning the FastLane GRFP process, please contact the FastLane Graduate Research Fellowship support staff by:

    electronic mail:  felapp@nsf.gov
             or phone:  1-800-673-6188

For individuals who do not have access to the Internet and NSF's FastLane system, application forms may be retrieved using the following methods.

    1.  NSF Web Site: http://www.nsf.gov/grfp Via the Internet, you can download the application forms as either a PDF printable blank form or a Microsoft Word 97 (or newer version) on-line form. To view the PDF forms you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, which is a free product and can be downloaded at this site. If your browser does not automatically launch the Microsoft Word 97 on-line form, a message will appear to prompt you to save the Word file to a local disk drive.

    2.  Information via E-Mail: You can have the Guidelines for Submission of Applications and application forms sent to you via electronic mail. Each application form is available in two versions: a PDF printable blank form and a Microsoft Word 97 (or newer version) on-line form.

Send an electronic mail message to:  getpub@nsf.gov

Leave the subject line blank. In the body of the message enter:

    get  nsf01146.htm (for Guidelines for Submission of Applications)
    get  nsf01146.pdf (for Guidelines for Submission of Applications)
    get  fmgfkit.pdf (for the PDF Application Forms Kit)
    get  fmgfkit.doc (for the Word 97 Application Forms Kit)

c. Printed application forms may be obtained by direct request from:

    NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
    Oak Ridge Associated Universities
    P.O. Box 3010, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-3010

        or telephone (865) 241-4300
        or fax (865) 241-4513
        or Internet electronic mail to: nsfgrfp@orau.gov  

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