Conflict between NSF GRFP and future postdoc funding?

[tinsgurl]

I will be applying for the 2012-2013 application cycle for the NSF GRFP, but I am concerned about the impact on future post doctoral funding. I know that certain training grants reduce the number of total years of funding, I wondered if this fellowship had similar limitations. For background, I am a first year in a Biochem PhD program.

[snowblossom2]

I will be applying for the 2012-2013 application cycle for the NSF GRFP, but I am concerned about the impact on future post doctoral funding. I know that certain training grants reduce the number of total years of funding, I wondered if this fellowship had similar limitations. For background, I am a first year in a Biochem PhD program.

I would not worry about that at all. If anything, an NSF GRFP could help bc it shows you can get federal funding. But pre-dissertation funding, and post-doc funding are two completely different things. Post-docs will most likely be based on your output while in grad school (e.g. publications, etc)

[Robin G. Walker]

I agree with snowblossom2. The GRFP is a mark of excellence that will enhance your CV for many years to come. Further, it shows that you have the drive to secure external funding for your research. That's a transferable skill that is likely to help you secure a competitive postdoc position and can be reported as NSF funding if you later apply for an Early CAREER Development grant.

[Usmivka]

Depends on how fast you are. See the program solicitation (http://www.nsfgrfp.org/), GRFP tenure cannot be concurrent with another federal fellowship, including postdoc grants. You must either complete the fellowship (3 years funded plus 2 years reserve) or terminate it prior to accepting another federal funding opportunity. Mostly this is a problem for people who want two grad fellowships, not a grad followed sequentially by a postdoc.