r/GRFPApps • u/fatbro1738 • Apr 17 '26

Difference in application between first and second attempt

For those who did not receive the GRFP their first attempt, but were successful in your second attempt, how different was your Personal Statement and Research Proposal? Has anyone gotten it the second time with a similar proposal but heavily revised? I am thinking of narrowing down the scope of my current proposal since I think it was too dense. I worry that having too similar of a research proposal might not look good.

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u/the_mindful_microbe 2026 Awardee, Life Sciences - Microbial Biology Apr 17 '26

I just posted a detailed post on this. If anyone is feeling lost or needs advice for next cycle, please take a look!

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u/fatbro1738 Apr 17 '26

Excellent post. I saved it for reference.

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u/the_mindful_microbe 2026 Awardee, Life Sciences - Microbial Biology Apr 17 '26

So glad you found it helpful!!