Limited submission for NSF Research Traineeship Program due April 6

  • Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • Internal deadline: Tuesday, April 6
  • Sponsor deadline: Monday, Sept. 6

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 to address any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national priority as noted in the program solicitation.

Please view the full program announcement before preparing your internal application.

Limitation details: An institution may participate in only two proposals. Participation includes serving as a lead organization or non-lead organization on any proposal. Organizations participating only as evaluators on projects are excluded from this limitation.

If you are interested in this program, you must first submit an internal application to limited submissions according to the required instructions. Additionally, please contact the pre-award team in the Office of Research and Graduate Education if you are interested in pursuing this opportunity.