MIT OpenCourseWareApplying to Fellowships
MIT OpenCourseWare
Read the solicitation 0:00
Read the entire fellowship solicitation, not just the short prompt. Make a checklist of required materials and the questions each one asks. Use the newest NSF GRFP or other current version, since requirements can change.
Shape your statement 5:33
A personal statement should show academic merit, professional goals, and fit with the funder’s values. Use specific, measurable examples from research, awards, teamwork, and communication. Do not simply repeat your resume.
Plan the proposal 9:02
A strong research proposal shows importance, uniqueness, and independence. Frame the work with background, method, and impact. Then set a timeline, because personal statements, research statements, and recommendation letters all take time.
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