Science and Engineering Scholarships and Fellowships Blog

The 2010 Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program application is now available online. The application will be opened until December 15, 2009.

SMART has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories.

Eligibility requirements for applicants include:
*Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2010.
*Able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories
*Willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD
*Must be in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (as calculated by the SMART application)
*Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the disciplines listed on the About SMART page

The 2010 Graduate Research Fellowship Program application is now available online.

The GRFP is intended for students pursuing research-focused Master’s and PhD degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Applicants must have completed no more than 12 months of graduate study throughout their entire graduate career, including both Masters and PhD programs. Applicants must be US citizens, US nationals, or permanent resident aliens, and must be proposing to carry out a research-focused Master’s or PhD program in an NSF supported field.

For general information about eligibility requirements and supported fields, please view the 2010 GRFP Program Solicitation.