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

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for its Research Traineeship (NRT) program to advance graduate training in STEM fields. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Program Focus: - Supports development of innovative, evidence-based traineeship models for graduate students - Emphasizes interdisciplinary or convergent research, workforce development, broad participation, and institutional capacity building - Collaboration Requirements: - Encourages partnerships with private sector, NGOs, government agencies, national labs, field stations, teaching/learning centers, informal science centers, and academic partners - Proposals may connect with NSF initiatives such as INCLUDES, REU, LSAMP, S-STEM, and STEM Ed OPRF - Eligibility: - Open to U.S. institutions of higher education (including community colleges) - Special instructions for international branch campuses - Funding: - Estimated total funding: $53,000,000 - Individual awards: $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for research and training services, not product procurement

Description

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals to develop graduate students' skills in STEM careers through innovative, evidence-based traineeship models in high priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas. The program emphasizes workforce development, broad participation, and institutional capacity building in graduate education. It encourages strategic collaborations with private sector, NGOs, government agencies, national laboratories, and academic partners. Proposals involving collaborations with existing NSF initiatives and minority serving institutions are especially welcomed.

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