Calling all investigators! Are you interested in programmatic reform and providing broad training in skills easily transferable to many types of STEM careers? It’s never too early to begin planning a submission to the NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT). The NRT program aims to promote workforce development in STEM and transformative improvements in graduate education.

Unlike the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) or the Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PRFB), students cannot apply. It’s up to faculty to plan and submit their ideas for supporting students’ educational training and development through catalytic institutional change. Interdisciplinary or convergent research and training emphasizing one of NSF’s 10 Big Ideas are especially encouraged.

The NRT solicitation requires a Letter of Intent which is due between November 25-December 6, 2019. Invited Full Proposals are due February 6, 2020. Be sure and visit this page for a selection of recent awards and the NRT FAQ.