National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship 

NDSEG supports early-stage graduate students conducting research of interest to the Department of Defense, primarily in STEM fields. Cognitive, neural, and behavioral sciences are also eligible. 

Application Deadline: November 15, 2025 

Eligibility: 

·                  U.S. citizen or U.S. national 

·                  At the time of application, must be within your first two years of starting graduate study and have at least three years remaining 

·                  Must be pursuing research in alignment with one or more specific topics identified in the Department of Defense’s Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) 

Benefits: 

·                  $43,200 annual stipend for three years 

·                  Up to $5,000 to attend the DoD National Fellows Conference in the second year of the fellowship (required) and other professional development opportunities 

·                  Full tuition and fees for three years 

·                  Health insurance contribution of $1,600 

More Information: 

·                  Register here to attend a virtual NDSEG Info Session on September 3 at 9:30 AM. 

·                  Sign up for dedicated help sessions with fellowship writing coaches to ask questions and receive feedback on draft materials. View the full schedule here under Fellowship/Grant Writing opportunities. 

Learn more and apply: https://ndseg.sysplus.com/