The GLEAM fellowship supports PhD candidates conducting original research in advanced manufacturing, sensing and robotics, smart manufacturing data integration, and biomanufacturing. Fellows receive full financial support, mentorship, career development, and engagement opportunities. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary training at the interface of engineering, manufacturing, biology, and medicine, preparing graduates for academic or industry careers.
Applicants must be NSF GRFP Honorable Mentions within the last three years, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, enrolling full-time in the designated program, and not current NSF employees. Prior GRFP or EGFP fellowship recipients are ineligible.