White paper submissions sought for NSF Research Traineeship Program

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is soliciting white papers for the National Science Foundation’s Research Traineeship Program. The primary goals of the NSF program are to 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 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 include partnership with NSF Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) and leverage INCLUDES project efforts to develop STEM talent from all sectors and groups in our society.

Anticipated Funding Amount:
NRT Track 1 Awards (14-16 awards each year) are expected to be up to five (5) years in duration with a total budget of up to $3,000,000.
NRT Track 2 Awards (4-6 awards each year) are expected to be up to five (5) years in duration with a total budget of up to $2,000,000.

More information about the program and submission process. Submissions are due by March 31, 2023.