More than 20 Colorado State University students were recently recognized by the National Science Foundation for their achievements in the Graduate Research Fellowship Program. This program is considered one of the top STEM fellowship programs in the country, and among those recognized were seven current CSU students and one alumnus who were awarded fellowships.

The five-year fellowship provides three years of financial support, including a $37,000 annual stipend and a $12,000 cost-of-education allowance to the institution. Since 2016, the NSF has granted 59 Graduate Research Fellowships to CSU students. Additionally, 12 students and three alumni received honorable mentions through the NSF Graduate Research Honorable Mentions program.

Colleen Webb, the vice provost for graduate affairs and dean, expressed pride in all CSU students who applied for this esteemed award. The recognition of multiple CSU graduate students with this award highlights their significant contribution to excellence in university research. The CSU Graduate School, Office for Scholarship and Fellowship Advising, and Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry played essential roles in this process.