2236422
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.
Awardee
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
Houston,
Texas
77005-1827
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
NOT APPLICABLE
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the End Date has been extended from 08/31/27 to 02/29/28 and the total obligations have increased 236% from $2,827,666 to $9,499,932.
William Marsh Rice University was awarded
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program: Supporting STEM Education Research
Project Grant 2236422
worth $9,499,932
from the Division of Graduate Education in September 2022 with work to be completed primarily in Houston Texas United States.
The grant
has a duration of 5 years 5 months and
was awarded through assistance program 47.076 Education and Human Resources.
Status
(Ongoing)
Last Modified 8/21/25
Period of Performance
9/1/22
Start Date
2/29/28
End Date
Funding Split
$9.5M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$9.5M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 2236422
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
2236422
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Private Institution Of Higher Education
Awarding Office
491101 DIVISION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION
Funding Office
491101 DIVISION OF GRADUATE EDUCATION
Awardee UEI
K51LECU1G8N3
Awardee CAGE
0K379
Performance District
TX-07
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
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) | $5,675,520 | 100% |
Modified: 8/21/25