2235205
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) - The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is a highly competitive, federal fellowship program. GRFP helps ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States.
The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of financial support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM and STEM education.
This award supports the NSF graduate fellows pursuing graduate education at this GRFP institution. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of financial support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM and STEM education.
This award supports the NSF graduate fellows pursuing graduate education at this GRFP institution. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.
Funding Goals
THE GOAL OF "GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM" IS IDENTIFIED IN THE AWARD DESCRIPTION FIELD
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Blacksburg,
Virginia
24060-3359
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 223% from $1,246,384 to $4,022,733.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University was awarded
NSF GRFP: Supporting STEM Graduate Research Excellence
Project Grant 2235205
worth $4,022,733
from the Division of Graduate Education in September 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Blacksburg Virginia United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years and
was awarded through assistance program 47.076 Education and Human Resources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/12/25
Period of Performance
9/1/22
Start Date
8/31/27
End Date
Funding Split
$4.0M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.0M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 2235205
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2235205
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Public/State Controlled Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
491101 DIVISION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION
Funding Office
491101 DIVISION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION
Awardee UEI
QDE5UHE5XD16
Awardee CAGE
4B976
Performance District
VA-09
Senators
Mark Warner
Timothy Kaine
Timothy Kaine
Budget Funding
| Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEM Education, National Science Foundation (049-0106) | General science and basic research | Grants, subsidies, and contributions (41.0) | $2,498,014 | 100% |
Modified: 8/12/25