Student Funding Source
International Research Fellowship Program (IRFP)
The objective of the International Research Fellowship Program (IRFP) is to introduce (biological and behavioral) scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to international collaborative research opportunities, thereby furthering their research capacitgy and global perspective and forging long-term relationships with scientists, engineers, technologists abroad. These awards are available in any field of science and engineering research and education supported by NSF.
* U.S. Citizen or permanent residents as application submission
* have been awarded a doctoral degree within two years of the application date or expect to receive the doctoral degree by the award date.
* desire to conduct scientific research at appropriate academic, government or non-profit research institutions, located outside of the United States.
* Applicants who are permanent residents of the U.S. may not request a host site in their native country.
* Appropriate host sites are foreign science or engineering centers in all geographical regions. Appropriate establishments include institutions of higher education, industrial research institutions/laboratories, government research institutes/ laboratories/ centers,and non-profit research organizations.
* NOTE * Unlike other NSF proposals, this application is submitted directly by the individual researcher and NOT the University.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
* IRFP Application (submitted electronically using FastLane)
This application consists of: (1) cover page; (2) Project summary (1-page); (3) detailed project description (4) References Cited
(5) Applicant's Biographical Sketch (6) Biographical Sketch; (7) Host Scientists's Invitation; (8) NSF Budget and Budget Breakdown; (9) Timeline of Project (10) Two Letters of Reference 11)Basic information such as name, address, etc 12) Foreign language skills 13)Additional Support material -PLEASE SEE MOST RECENT APPLICATION FOR UPDATED LIST OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
