The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program aims to enhance the skills and competencies of graduate students in STEM fields through innovative training models that address interdisciplinary research areas and workforce needs. Eligible applicants include accredited two- and four-year institutions of higher education in the U.S., with proposals encouraged from minority-serving and emerging research institutions. To apply, institutions must submit proposals on behalf of their faculty members, ensuring that any involvement of international branch campuses is justified.
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The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers. The program is dedicated to effective training of STEM graduate students in high priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas, through a comprehensive traineeship model that is innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs. Proposals are requested that address any interdisciplinary or convergent research...
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
-Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.
*Who May Serve as PI:
Track 1 and Track 2: The PI must be on the faculty of the submitting institution.
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