NSF GRFP Tips and Advice Thread

[dxt78]

Hello,

This is my first year applying for the NSF and I didn't get anything. :cry:

I plan on reapplying for next year, and was wondering if we could share our advice and experiences here.

I am really confused on how to address "broader impacts". Most of my rating sheets came back saying that my plans to tie research and education were unclear, not specific, etc. In particular, do you know where we could find some successful NSF GRFP proposals/personal statements/ previous research experience essays?

Thanks!