GRFP project change possible?

[allisonkermit]

Hi all,

So I applied to the GRFP at the same time as applying to PhD programs. Since I've previously completed a master's, this was my last possible time to apply. I applied with a specific project in mind, but I'm now considering a different program, and if I decide to go with this other program I would not be able to do the project I applied for. If I get the GRFP (and I'm very aware that I probably won't), is it possible to change the research project? It would be in the same broad field, but on different organisms with a different focus. If anyone knows the answer to this I'd really appreciate it since I haven't found anything on this on their website.

Thanks so much!

Allison

[eklavya]

pardon me for my ignorance, but what is GRFP?

changing projects isn't unheard of, if it is in relatively same field. but without knowing more details, it is really difficult to say anything.

[Eigen]

I'm assuming this is the NSF GRFP?

If so, the project your propose doesn't have to be the one you follow. They fund based on solid proposals, but they fund you, not your project.

[allisonkermit]

Yup, I'm talking about the NSF GRFP - sorry about that. It's a fellowship for new graduate students that provides funding for 3 years. Thanks Elgen - that's really good to know!

[illini2015]

Hi all,

So I applied to the GRFP at the same time as applying to PhD programs. Since I've previously completed a master's, this was my last possible time to apply. I applied with a specific project in mind, but I'm now considering a different program, and if I decide to go with this other program I would not be able to do the project I applied for. If I get the GRFP (and I'm very aware that I probably won't), is it possible to change the research project? It would be in the same broad field, but on different organisms with a different focus. If anyone knows the answer to this I'd really appreciate it since I haven't found anything on this on their website.

Thanks so much!

Allison

Maybe you applied for an exemption, but I thought you would be ineligible to apply for the NSF GRFP if you've enrolled in graduate school for 1 year or over 24 credits?

http://www.nsfgrfp.org/how_to_apply/eligibility_guide

Certainly hope you didn't waste your time applying...

[allisonkermit]

Hi again - nope I was eligible - I was enrolled in a professional master's program that only takes a year and a half, and applied for the GRFP 1 year in. Trust me I checked the qualifications over and over again, lol! Thanks though.

Maybe you applied for an exemption, but I thought you would be ineligible to apply for the NSF GRFP if you've enrolled in graduate school for 1 year or over 24 credits?

http://www.nsfgrfp.o...igibility_guide

Certainly hope you didn't waste your time applying...