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NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program Grant Solicitation for STEM Graduate Training

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for its Research Traineeship (NRT) program to advance graduate STEM training: - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Eligible Applicants: - Accredited U.S. institutions of higher education (master's and doctoral programs) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or services; this is a research grant for innovative, evidence-based graduate training in STEM - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must address interdisciplinary or convergent research themes of national priority - Emphasis on workforce development, broad participation, and institutional capacity building - Strategic collaborations encouraged with private sector, NGOs, government agencies, national labs, field stations, teaching/learning centers, informal science centers, and academic partners - Proposals linked to existing NSF initiatives (e.g., INCLUDES, REU, LSAMP, S-STEM, STEM Ed OPRF) are especially welcomed - Eligibility limited to U.S. institutions; justification required for activities at international branch campuses - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a grant opportunity for academic research

Description

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals to develop skills, knowledge, and competencies for graduate students in STEM research-based master's and doctoral programs. It focuses on training in high priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas through an innovative, evidence-based traineeship model aligned with workforce and research needs. The program emphasizes workforce development, broad participation, and institutional capacity building in graduate education. Proposals involving strategic collaborations with private sector, NGOs, government agencies, national laboratories, and academic partners are encouraged, especially those collaborating with existing NSF initiatives.

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