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NSF names record number of graduate fellows, rebounding from 2025 dip: Distribution by field is also closer to the norm than last year's class.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Mervis, Jeffrey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF) announcement of a record number of graduate fellowship recipients for 2025, rebounding from a notably smaller class in 2024. The 2,599 fellows represent a 42% increase from last year and reflect a more traditional distribution across fields, with engineering leading at 35%, followed by biology at 19%, and a rise in computing and information science awards. The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program provides recipients with a $37,000 annual stipend for three years and $16,000 annually to their institutions for tuition and educational costs. The program remains a portable scholarship, distinct from typical institution-tied funding, and NSF is exploring partnerships with high-tech companies to support future fellows. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192985673
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