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National Research Traineeship (NRT) Program is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF). The NRT program supports graduate students and research focused on understanding the ethical implications of AI and creating a diverse AI workforce focused on the ethical use of this technology.
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U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program Status: Waiting for new publication Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports interdisciplinary, evidence-based traineeships that advance ways for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs to pursue a range of STEM careers.
Supports interdisciplinary, evidence-based traineeships that advance ways for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs to pursue a range of STEM careers. 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 theme of national priority, as described in section II. D below.
The NRT program addresses workforce development, emphasizing broad participation, and institutional capacity building needs in graduate education. The program encourages proposals that involve strategic collaborations with the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, national laboratories, field stations, teaching and learning centers, informal science centers, and academic partners.
NRT especially welcomes proposals that reflect collaborations between NRT proposals and existing NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative , Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) , Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) , NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) , and NSF STEM Ed Organizational Postdoctoral Fellowship program (STEM Ed OPRF) projects, provided the collaboration will strengthen both projects.
Researchers at minority serving institutions and emerging research institutions are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Collaborations between NRT proposals and existing NSF INCLUDES projects should strengthen both NRT and INCLUDES projects.
Updates and announcements Innovative traineeships prepare the next generation of STEM leaders in AI, quantum, biotech and more NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Informational Webinar Video Now Available General inquiries may be addressed to: December 17, 2024 - NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) 10th Anniversary Speaker… October 9, 2024 - NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT) Office Hour October 8, 2024 - NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT) Track 2 and Planning… September 10, 2024 - NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT) Webinars September 6, 2024 - NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT) Webinars September 4, 2024 - NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT) Webinars June 4, 2024 - Approaches to Broadening Participation in STEM Graduate Education April 23, 2024 - NSF's New Mentoring Requirements for Graduate Students August 30, 2023 - NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT) Webinars August 24, 2023 - NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT) Webinars Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program This program is part of an NSF Initiative.
National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program Learn about the initiative Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Division of Graduate Education (EDU/DGE) Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Office of Integrative Activities (OD/OIA)
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