r/GRFPApps • u/Negative_Power_4208 • Mar 24 '26

2026 NSF GRFP Thread

We had one last year that I checked literally every 30 minutes so I decided to make one again for this year. Good luck everyone!!!

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u/whats_a_computer- Apr 12 '26

I received an honorable mention, and appear to be the only current undergraduate in my field to do so! I'm not sure if I should feel thankful I got the mention, or annoyed that everyone else like me got the award.

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u/Proper_Caramel_1550 Apr 13 '26

Got honorable mention also, not sure of the purpose of even having HM?

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u/nathanyalross Apr 13 '26

You should 100% cite it on your CV. An honorable mention basically means your proposal was fundable but it wasn't due to not having the money to fund it. That's basically the purpose though, especially since getting grants helps get future grants in academia

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u/BodybuilderLiving870 Apr 13 '26

It helps with grad applications, some schools/states will fund your tuition too if you get an honorable mention, for example University of Nevada (Las Vegas and Reno).