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NC State’s GCSP is a combined curricular and extracurricular program inspired by the National Academy of Engineering. The program is designed as a call to action that prepares students to devise societal solutions. There are five Core Competencies that serve as the program’s framework for engaging undergraduate engineering scholars in problem-solving for the Grand Challenges.

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Apply for Fall 2026 GCSP by August 1st, 2026, 11:59PM!

Are you interested in solving one of the Grand Challenges of engineering? This GCSP program is available to ALL undergraduate engineering students.

Current Scholars Apply for Fall 2026 REU by August 1st, 2026, 11:59 PM

Are you an active scholar who has an established research mentor and research topic, interested in receiving a paid stipend for your research experience for undergraduates (REU)? Please note that this is a competitive opportunity and funding is not guaranteed!!

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GCSP Spring 2026 Symposium

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GCSP 2025 Annual Meeting Recap

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For any additional questions or concerns, email grandchallenges@ncsu.edu and follow us on our LinkedIn page!