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 Track 1 Awards (12-14 awards each year) are expected
to be up to five years in duration with a total budget up to $3,000,000.

Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: 2. An
eligible IHE may participate in only two (2) proposals per NRT competition as
lead or collaborative non-lead.