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STEM Internships and Fellowships for Recent Graduates

Are you a recent graduate looking for a STEM research internship or fellowship to take you beyond entry-level understanding and provide you with elements that are essential to a successful professional career?

ORISE offers challenging research opportunities to help prepare recent graduates for a career in STEM while providing them with laboratory knowledge to use in pursuit of an advanced degree. Recent bachelor’s and master’s degree graduates are in a position to gain invaluable research experience in a variety of STEM-related disciplines.

Graduates intent on remaining within the academic community may find that a research experience provides the laboratory experience needed before moving on to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate.

Current Research Opportunities for Recent Graduates

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Internship and Fellowship Programs Managed by ORISE

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Finding an internship or fellowship means polishing your resume and networking with your peers and professionals to learn about opportunities in the STEM disciplines that offer hands-on experience. For decades, ORISE has helped STEM professionals along their career paths, and our experts have provided tips and resources below to help you reach the next step in your career.

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Professional Development Resources

ORISE provides various resources to address the career planning and professional development needs of all research and non-research participants. Check out our professional development resources to enhance your internship or fellowship experience and prepare for the next step in your career.

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Meet some of the ORISE participants who are advancing scientific research and discovery

ORISE administers STEM education programs on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies. The diversity of these programs enables individuals—whether undergraduate, graduate, postdoc, or recent graduate—to conduct collaborative research with national laboratories or at one of DOE's federal agency partners. Learn about how their research experiences have advanced their academic and professional careers.

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About Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP) Program

The  Graduate Research Fellowship Program  (GRFP) recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.

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GRFP allows for:

• Applicants  to apply to the GRFP through an online application available in the application module. Applicants can complete, review, and check the status of their application through this module. The annual application period typically opens in late July each year and closes in mid-October .
• Reference Writers  to submit letters of reference for the Applicants through the Reference Letter Submission (RLS) module in Research.gov. Reference letters must be submitted to NSF by the deadline in October.
• Reviewers  to read a selection of applications and evaluate them based on NSF’s merit review criteria of Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts. Review panels are conducted virtually in January.
• GRFP Fellows  to manage their Fellowship Status and report the progress of their graduate studies via an annual activity report submitted online. Fellowships are awarded in early April;  new Fellows must accept their award and declare their Fellowship Status by the deadline published in the Fellowship Offer letter. Current Fellows must submit their Annual Activity Report and declare their Fellowship Status by the published deadline.
• GRFP Officials  to manage the activities of Fellows at their organization. Officials approve change requests in Fellowship Status and field of study as well as organization transfers through the GRFP Officials module. Officials are required to submit Completion and Program Expense Reports for  current Fellows  at their organizations in the Fall. Officials certify progress and submit Grants Roster Reports for  all Fellows  at their institutions in the Spring.

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Nationally Competitive Graduate Fellowships

Fellowships below are just a few of the many options that exist – this is NOT an exhaustive list. Please make sure to search the databases listed on the previous page for even more funding options.

The majority of fellowships have deadlines from October – January and require institutional nomination/assistance.

LEGEND: (M) = Master’s (D) = Doctoral/PhD candidates;  Awards open to most programs unless designated “STEM”

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Medical research fellowship program.

The  Medical Research Fellowship Program  (MRFP) at the George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) provides international medical graduates with the opportunity to enhance their research and clinical skills, preparing them to be strong candidates when applying for U.S. residency programs in the United States. Since the MRFP launched in 2012,  86% of research fellows have successfully matched into U.S. residency positions after completion of the program.

We are now accepting applications for the next program that begins in May 2024! Please refer to the information below for more details.

The goals of the program include providing opportunities for research fellows to:

• Develop a rich and longstanding relationship with a GW faculty member
• Create a network of professional contacts for future support in international medicine
• Develop critical thinking, analytical, and practical inquiry skills utilizing the latest approaches in U.S. healthcare and medical research
• Build a foundation for utilizing evidence-based medicine
• Increase skills in critical appraisal, research design, and understanding of the entire medical research process
• Publish articles or abstracts in peer-reviewed journals and present research posters or papers at conferences
• Gain first-hand knowledge of the U.S. healthcare delivery and medical education system
• Develop personal and group leadership skills necessary for advancement in clinical practice and research
• Develop strategies for communicating clinical research and medical information in spoken and written English
• Gain broad public speaking and presentation experience and participate in at least one professional conference in field of interest

Research : Research fellows attend weekly critical appraisal sessions to increase their knowledge of research methods, analyze the latest in medical publications, and publish letters to the editor. Research fellows also participate in individual and group research projects alongside their faculty mentor aiming to present at a national conference and publish in a peer-reviewed journal.

Clinical observation : Research fellows actively and successfully participate as members of a clinical team. While direct, hands-on patient contact is not permitted, the research fellow engages with the team in all other clinical activities. 

One-on-one mentorship : Each research fellow is matched with a GW faculty mentor in their specialty of choice. Research fellows join the faculty mentor and are integrated into the clinical team, which includes faculty, residents, and students. The faculty mentor provides counseling and guidance through weekly meetings.

U.S. residency application preparation : Research fellows are supported by IMP staff and the Program Medical Director who provide residency preparation interviews and review of curriculum vitae and personal statements. Research fellows can obtain detailed and personalized letters of recommendation from GW faculty members when appropriate. 

Professional development : Research fellows attend regular clinical department grand rounds, conferences, and lectures with their team of faculty, residents, and students. Research fellows are key members of the team and fully participate in department activities. 

Application Process

Research fellows can participate in the program for a duration of 6 months or 12 months and the recommended start date is in May. Earlier or later start dates are also considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applicants should submit the following required documents to the Office of International Medicine Programs (IMP) at  [email protected] :

• Headshot photograph
• Curriculum vitae 
• Personal statement (1 page)
• Medical school degree
• Medical school transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE Step 1 and 2 score reports (if available)

Contact [email protected]  with any questions or to request additional information about the program fees.

Google PhD fellowship program

Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology. Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.

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Application status, how to apply, research areas of focus, review criteria, award recipients.

Applications are currently closed.

Update on 2024 Announcement : Decisions for the 2024 application cycle, originally planned for July 2024, will now be announced via email in August 2024. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience as we work to finalize decisions.

• Launch March 27, 2024
• Deadline May 8, 2024
• Awardees Notified By Aug. 31, 2024

The details of each Fellowship vary by region. Please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements and application instructions.

PhD students must be nominated by their university. Applications should be submitted by an official representative of the university during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Australia and New Zealand

Canada and the United States

PhD students in Japan, Korea and Taiwan must be nominated by their university. After the university's nomination is completed, either an official representative of the university or the nominated students can submit applications during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

India and Southeast Asia

PhD students apply directly during the application window. Please see the FAQ for more information.

Latin America

The 2024 application cycle is postponed. Please check back in 2025 for details on future application cycles.

Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the fields listed below. Note that region-specific research areas will be listed in application forms during the application window.

Algorithms and Theory

Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing

Health and Bioscience

Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization

Machine Intelligence

Machine Perception

Natural Language Processing

Quantum Computing

Security, Privacy and Abuse Prevention

Software Engineering

Software Systems

Speech Processing

Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential. Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field. Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

In Canada and the United States, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

What does the Google PhD Fellowship include?

Students receive named Fellowships which include a monetary award. The funds are given directly to the university to be distributed to cover the student’s expenses and stipend as appropriate. In addition, the student will be matched with a Google Research Mentor. There is no employee relationship between the student and Google as a result of receiving the fellowship. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If students wish to apply for a job at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• US $12K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor
• 1 year Fellowship
• AUD $15K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Up to 2 year Fellowship (effective from 2024 for new recipients)
• Full tuition and fees (enrollment fees, health insurance, books) plus a stipend to be used for living expenses, travel and personal equipment
• US $10K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Yearly bursary towards stipend / salary, health care, social benefits, tuition and fees, conference travel and personal computing equipment. The bursary varies by country.

Early-stage PhD students

• Up to 4 year Fellowship
• US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Late-stage PhD students

• US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• US $15K per year to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Southeast Asia

• US $10K per year for up to 3 years (or up to graduation, whichever is earlier) to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel

Is my university eligible for the PhD Fellowship Program?

Africa, Australia/New Zealand , Canada, East Asia, Europe and the United States : universities must be an accredited research institution that awards research degrees to PhD students in computer science (or an adjacent field).

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open to universities/institutes in India, Latin America (excluding Cuba), and in eligible Southeast Asian countries/regions (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam).

Restrictions : All award payments and recipients will be reviewed for compliance with relevant US and international laws, regulations and policies. Google reserves the right to withhold funding that may violate laws, regulations or our policies.

What are the eligibility requirements for students?

All regions

• Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
• Past awardees from the PhD Fellowship program are not eligible to apply again.
• Grant of the Fellowship does not mean admission to a PhD program. The awardee must separately apply and be accepted to a PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) at an eligible institution.
• Grant of the Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institution where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

Nominated students in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Canada and the United States, East Asia and Europe.

Universities should only nominate students that meet the following requirements:

• Africa: Incoming PhD students are eligible to apply, but the Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program in computer science (or an adjacent field) within the academic award year of the Fellowship award, or the award shall be forfeited.
• Australia and New Zealand : early-stage students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).
• Canada and the United States : students who have completed graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins.
• East Asia: students who have completed most of graduate coursework in their PhD by the academic award year when the Fellowship begins. Students should have sufficient time for research projects after receiving a fellowship.
• Europe: Students enrolled at any stage of their PhD are eligible to apply.

Direct applicant students in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia

• Latin America : incoming or early stage-students enrolled in the first or second year of their PhD (no requirement for completion of graduate coursework by the academic award year).

What should be included in an application? What language should the application be in?

All application materials should be submitted in English.

For each student nomination, the university will be asked to submit the following material in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file:

• Student CV with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (1-page) resume/CV of the student's primary PhD program advisor
• Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor's degree to date
• Research proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee''s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: What impact would receiving this Fellowship have on your education? Describe any circumstances affecting your need for a Fellowship and what educational goals this Fellowship will enable you to accomplish.
• Transcripts of current and previous academic records
• 1-2 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)

Canada, East Asia, the United States

• Cover sheet signed by the Department Chair confirming the student passes eligibility requirements. (See FAQ "What are the eligibility requirements for students?")
• Short (1-page) CV of the student's primary advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the nominee's work (at least one from the thesis advisor)
• Research / dissertation proposal (maximum 3 pages, excluding references)
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Student essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. (A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family?)

Students will need the following documents in a single, flat (not portfolio) PDF file in order to complete an application (in English only):

• Student applicant’s resume with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (one-page) resume/CV of the student applicant's primary PhD program advisor
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant's work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests.
• Applicant's essay response (350-word limit) to: What are your long-term goals for your pathway in computing research, and how would receiving the Google PhD Fellowship help you progress toward those goals in the short-term?

How do I apply for the PhD Fellowship Program? Who should submit the applications? Can students apply directly for a Fellowship?

Check the eligibility and application requirements in your region before applying. Submission forms are available on this page when the application period begins.

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia: students may apply directly during the application period.

Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and the United States : students cannot apply directly to the program; they must be nominated by an eligible university during the application period.

How many students may each university nominate?

India, Latin America and Southeast Asia : applications are open directly to students with no limit to the number of students that can apply from a university.

Australia and New Zealand : universities may nominate up to two eligible students.

Canada and the United States : Universities may nominate up to four eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage additional nominees who self-identify as a woman, Black / African descent, Hispanic / Latino / Latinx, Indigenous, and/or a person with a disability.

Africa, East Asia and Europe : Universities may nominate up to three eligible students. We encourage nominating students with diverse backgrounds especially those from historically marginalized groups in the field of computing. If more than two students are nominated then we strongly encourage the additional nominee who self-identifies as a woman.

*Applications are evaluated on merit. Please see FAQ for details on how applications are evaluated.

How are applications evaluated?

In Canada and the United State, East Asia and Latin America, essay responses are evaluated in addition to application materials to determine an overall recommendation.

A nominee's status as a member of a historically marginalized group is not considered in the selection of award recipients.

Research should align with Google AI Principles .

Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

How are Google PhD Fellowships given?

Any monetary awards will be paid directly to the Fellow's university for distribution. No overhead should be assessed against them.

What are the intellectual property implications of a Google PhD Fellowship?

Fellowship recipients are not subject to intellectual property restrictions unless they complete an internship at Google. If that is the case, they are subject to the same intellectual property restrictions as any other Google intern.

Will the Fellowship recipients become employees of Google?

No, Fellowship recipients do not become employees of Google due to receiving the award. The award does not preclude future eligibility for internships or employment opportunities at Google, nor does it increase the chances of obtaining them. If they are interested in working at Google, they are welcome to apply for jobs and go through the same hiring process as any other person.

Can Fellowship recipients also be considered for other Google scholarships?

Yes, Fellowship recipients are eligible for these scholarships .

After award notification, when do the Google PhD Fellowships begin?

After Google PhD Fellowship recipients are notified, the Fellowship is effective starting the following school year.

What is the program application time period?

Applications for the 2024 program will open in March 2024 and close in May 2024 for all regions. Refer to the main Google PhD Fellowship Program page for each region’s application details.

A global awards announcement will be made in September on the Google Research Blog publicly announcing all award recipients.

How can I ask additional questions?

Due to the volume of emails we receive, we may not be able to respond to questions where the answer is available on the website. If your question has not been answered by a FAQ, email:

Africa: [email protected]

Australia and New Zealand: [email protected]

Canada and the United States: [email protected]

East Asia: [email protected]

Europe: [email protected]

India: [email protected]

Latin America: [email protected]

Southeast Asia: [email protected]

See past PhD Fellowship recipients.

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UChicagoGRAD offers extensive resources to guide our graduate students and postdocs through the competitive fellowship application process.

All postdocs, graduate, and professional school students can reserve advising appointments to identify relevant fellowships or receive advice about applying to specific fellowships. In addition, graduate students and postdocs can submit draft fellowship materials for written feedback. For more information about both services, see below.

Submit a draft for written feedback .

Annie Janusch is the writing consultant on the fellowships team. She works with students from all disciplines to provide feedback on proposals and project narratives, as well as research, personal, and diversity statements. She enjoys helping students frame their project’s contributions for generalist readers and develop detailed, feasible research plans.

We are available to review drafts of fellowship application materials including research statements, personal statements, diversity statements, and statements of purpose. No appointment is necessary.

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Kevin Doherty is Director of Fellowships  and Writing in UChicagoGRAD. Kevin advises students in all disciplines for all fellowships, and loves helping students learn about the world of fellowships for the first time. He is also the coordinating official for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program and the official Fulbright Program Advisor for all graduate students and graduate alumni of the university.

Maggie Kurkoski is the Assistant Director of Fellowships at UChicagoGRAD. She comes to UChicago from Princeton University, where she is pursuing a doctorate in Roman Art & Archaeology. As part of the Fellowships Team, Maggie helps doctoral students find the fellowships that mesh with their research. She prefers to work collaboratively in advising sessions, brainstorming ways to make each application as compelling as possible.

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Graduate Research Fellowship Program

The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the quality, vitality, and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. A goal of the program is to broaden participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM.. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.

As the oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the GRFP has a long history of selecting recipients who achieve high levels of success in their future academic and professional careers. The reputation of the GRFP follows recipients and often helps them become life-long leaders that contribute significantly to both scientific innovation and teaching. Past fellows include numerous Nobel Prize winners, former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu, Google founder, Sergey Brin and  Freakonomics  co-author, Steven Levitt.

Fellows share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected. Fellowships provide the student with a three-year annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $16,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), as well as access to opportunities for professional development available to NSF-supported graduate students. Fellowships may only be used for an eligible graduate degree program at an academic institution accredited in, and having a campus located in, the US, its territories, possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

NSF Fellows are anticipated to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering. These individuals are crucial to maintaining and advancing the nation’s technological infrastructure and national security as well as contributing to the economic well-being of society at large.

So that the nation can build fully upon the strength and creativity of a diverse society, the Foundation welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Women, under-represented minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The fellowship is competitive, and those planning to apply should devote a sincere effort to their application. See the  Applicants  section for more information.

The Graduate Research Fellowship Program History

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is the country’s oldest fellowship program that directly supports graduate students in various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields. In March 1951,  Alan T. Waterman , the chief scientist at the Office of Naval Research, was appointed by President Truman to become the first Director of the National Science Foundation.  Waterman defined the Foundation’s policy role as “one of advocating a research support program, improving government-university relations, and compiling reliable information on scientific research and manpower.” In 1951, Congress appropriated only $151,000 for the agency to start administrative operations. GRFP was established as the first program in the foundation’s history, to encourage individuals to pursue graduate education in science. In developing the program, graduate school was targeted as the academic level most likely to quickly produce scientists and engineers who could contribute to scientific accomplishments and innovation in the U.S.

Since 1952, NSF has funded over 70,000 Graduate Research Fellowships out of more than 500,000 applicants.  Currently, 42 Fellows have gone on to become Nobel laureates, and more than 450 have become members of the National Academy of Sciences.  In addition, the Graduate Research Fellowship Program has a high rate of doctorate degree completion, with more than 70 percent of students completing their doctorates within 11 years.

Learn more  about the history of the National Science Foundation.

National Science Board Members, July 1951.

(left to right) First Row: Dr. John W. Davis, Dr. Sophie B. Aberle, Dr. Detlev W. Bronk, Dr. James B. Conant, Dr. Alan T. Waterman, Dr. Gerty T. Cori, The Rev. Patrick H. Yancey

Standing Row: Dr. Marston Morse, Dr. E.C. Stakman, Dr. Chester I. Barnard, Dr. Paul M. Gross, Dr. Frederick A. Middlebush, Dr. Joseph C. Morris, Dr. James A. Reyniers, Dr. O.W. Hyman, Dr. Lee A. DuBridge, Dr. Robert F. Loeb, Dr. Robert P. Barnes, Dr. George D. Humphrey, Dr. A.A. Potter, Mr. Charles Dollard.

Credit:  NSF Collection

http://www.nsf.gov/about/history/overview-50.jsp

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Stanford GSB Research Fellows Program

The Stanford GSB Research Fellows Program is a two-year, fully-funded predoctoral program that provides a diverse set of fellows with the opportunity to gain research experience and preparation for doctoral studies in business or related fields.

We believe that the keys to strengthening and diversifying the pool of PhD students — and eventually, the faculty pipeline — are the close mentoring relationships and practical research experience that this fellowship provides.

Explore Academic Research Hands-On

Our faculty conduct research on a wide variety of cutting-edge topics. You will get hands-on research experience working with faculty on their research projects.

This fellowship program offers two tracks that allow you to either gain exposure and experience across multiple projects and fields, or work more closely with specific faculty members, over the course of two years.

Rotate between projects with different faculty each quarter based on project availability and your interest.

Dedicated Track

Provide dedicated research support to specific faculty members for the duration of the program.

Decide If a PhD Program Is Right for You

We have designed this program for individuals who are preparing for or considering applying to a PhD program to help inform their decisions about doctoral studies. Fellows are fully immersed in the research environment and receive exposure to our fields of study :

• Operations, Information & Technology
• Organizational Behavior
• Political Economics

Because of our strong belief in the value of diversity in the pursuit of our educational and research missions, we particularly encourage applications from those whose backgrounds and life experiences would bring additional dimensions to their field.

Fiona Sequeira

“As an RF, I’ve forged close relationships with world-renowned faculty through hands-on mentorship and collaboration, contributed value to cutting-edge research projects, honed my data skills, taken useful classes and attended seminars in my field of interest, and learned to think critically and creatively as a rigorous researcher along the way. In addition to exposure to inspiring faculty, I’ve learned from the fantastic Stanford PhD students and my fellow RFs in a supportive and exciting research community. Overall, the program was instrumental to my success in gaining admission to top graduate schools, and I am heading into my PhD program well-equipped to thrive as I pursue my own original research.”

Naasey Kanko Arthur

“Being a [Research Fellow] at the GSB has been a rewarding experience. I have appreciated working on research at different stages and learning the various ways professors approach their research. One of the most valuable aspects of the experience has been building long-term relationships with faculty. I feel more confident that I want to pursue a research career and feel better equipped to do so.”

Sarah McDonald

“The GSB Research Fellows program has been instrumental in my PhD admission success. In the program, I was surrounded by academically-driven peers who were sources of support and motivation. Furthermore, I was fortunate to be mentored by many world-class faculty, equipping me with the necessary skills to excel in a PhD program.”

Find Mentorship & Community

Our program has a tradition of collaboration where faculty, PhD students, and research fellows work alongside each other and are invested in each others’ success. Co-located in cubicle spaces alongside PhD students, you will be guided by renowned faculty mentors who will support your professional growth and be immersed in the supportive community of PhD students.

As members of Pathways to Research and Predoctoral Careers , we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive research environment where scholars from diverse backgrounds and life experiences can thrive.

Leveling Up: Enabling More Students to See Themselves as PhDs

Diversifying the pool of phd students will require systemic change, fixing economics’ gender problem, prepare for your future.

We provide a unique opportunity to gain training and education that are valuable for admission to a doctoral program and foundational to a long-term career in academic research. As non-degree students, fellows have access to the wide array of resources and facilities at Stanford University.

You will develop close relationships with faculty, who will guide you as you participate actively in the research process, develop skills, and select courses to round out your transcript. You may also request recommendation letters from the faculty with whom you work.

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There are a number of prestigious fellowships opportunities available year-round. Check the list below and click the associated links for more information about how to apply!

STEM AWARDS

Churchill Scholarship

Provides funding for a one-year Master’s degree in a STEM field at the University of Cambridge.

Ford Foundation Fellowship Program (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering & Medicine)

The goal of this fellowship is to increase ethnic and racial diversity in higher education. Applicants must plan to pursue a PhD and are committed to a career in research and teaching at the college or university level.

Hertz Foundation Fellowship

Provides funding for PhD students in the physical, biological, and engineering sciences. Applicants should focus their proposals on work that will understand and solve major, near-term problems facing society.

NIH IRTA (Intramural Research Training Award)

Provides advanced training and research experiences in a variety of disciplines related to biomedical research.

NIH Oxford/Cambridge Biomedical Research

Provides full funding to complete an accelerated, individualized doctoral training program for outstanding STEM students committed to biomedical research careers.

NIH Oxford/Cambridge MD/PhD

An award for students to conduct research in the NIH intramural research program combined with a dual-degree completed at a U.S. medical school and at Oxford or Cambridge University.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Provides fellowships to students early in their graduate school careers who have demonstrated a strong potential for significant research achievements in STEM fields.

GRADUATE STUDY (DOMESTIC)

AAUW Fellowships and Grants (Women only)

American Association of University Women offers a variety of grants for women pursuing graduate degrees.

Knight-Hennessy Scholarship

A full scholarship to complete any graduate or professional degree at Stanford University. The goal of the scholarship is to equip the next generation of global leaders to address the complex challenges of today’s world.

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Legacy Award of Victims of Pan Am Flight 103

The award provides financial support for one year of graduate study in areas related to national security and terrorism prevention.

Marshall-Motley Scholarship from NAACP

Provides a full scholarship to law school for students who want to be civil rights attorneys in the South to advocate for Black communities seeking racial justice and equity.

PD Soros Fellowship for New Americans

A fellowship for immigrants or the children of immigrants to pursue graduate study in any field in the United States.

Truman Scholarship

Scholarship for graduate school for those planning a public service career in any field.

International Affairs / Foreign Service Awards

FAIT (Foreign Affairs Information Technology) Fellowship

A fellowship to fund a two-year master’s degree in an IT-related field for students who want a career in the Foreign Service as an Information Management Specialist. This two-year award includes two paid summer internships (one in Washington DC and one abroad). Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups in Foreign Service careers are encouraged.

Payne International Development Fellowship

This fellowship is offered to outstanding graduate students who are preparing for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups in international development careers are encouraged.

Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship

A two-year graduate fellowship to pursue a master’s degree in a relevant field and complete the entry requirements for the Foreign Service.

Rangel International Affairs Fellowship

A two-year graduate fellowship to pursue a master’s degree in a relevant field and complete the entry requirements for the Foreign Service. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups in international development careers are encouraged.

GRADUATE STUDY / RESEARCH (INTERNATIONAL)

Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program

Provides one year of funding in Germany to cover two months of intensive German language study, one semester of classes in any academic field at a German university or school, and a three-month internship in your field.

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Offers full funding for one year in more than 150 countries around the world. Applicants can study for a master’s degree, conduct independent research, or work in an English language classroom as a Teaching Assistant.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Provides full funding for a graduate degree in any field at the University of Cambridge.

German Chancellor Fellowship (Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation)

Provides funding for recent graduates to carry out a self-designed project in Germany in any field. German language proficiency is not required, although German language classes are provided during the grant period.

Kanders Churchill Scholarship

Provides funding for a one-year Master’s degree in Science Policy at the University of Cambridge. Applicants should have majored in a STEM field as undergraduates.

Marshall Scholarship

Provides funding for one or two years of graduate study in any field at a university in the United Kingdom.

Mitchell Scholarship

Provides funding to complete one year of graduate study in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

Rhodes Scholarship

Provides full funding for a postgraduate degree in any field at the University of Oxford.

Rotary Global Grants

Global Grants fund one to four years of international graduate study in areas related to: peacebuilding and conflict resolution; disease prevention and treatment; water and sanitation; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; community economic development.

Schwarzman Scholarship

Funding to pursue a master’s degree in Global Studies at Tsinghua University, in Beijing, China. The goal of the scholarship is to equip future leaders to develop their understanding of China and to enact global change. Chinese language proficiency is not required, although Chinese language classes are required during the grant period.

Yenching Academy

Provides funding to pursue a one-year master’s degree in China Studies from Peking University. Applicants from diverse fields come together to study ancient, modern, and contemporary China in an English-taught program.

Watanabe Study Abroad Scholarship

Research awards (domestic).

James Gaither Junior Fellows Program

Provides funding for one year of intensive research and writing under the guidance of a senior scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Scoville Peace Fellowship

Funding to spend 6-9 months in Washington DC working at an agency or organization committed to peace and security issues.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / SERVICE (DOMESTIC)

Americorps volunteers serve directly with non-profit organizations across the U.S. to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges.

City Year volunteers work with educational non-profit organizations to help students and schools across the U.S. to succeed.

CORO Fellowship

Provides funding for one year participating with a cohort of like-minded recent graduates who are committed to positive social change and active leadership.

Emerson National Hunger Fellowship

Fellows spend five months learning about hunger and poverty issues in a community-based placement and then spend six months in Washington DC working with a government agency focused on national anti-hunger and anti-poverty policy.

FAO Schwarz Fellowship

A two-year paid internship for recent graduates interested in enacting social change. Make a difference working for a high-impact non-profit organization.

NYC Urban Fellows

Funds a nine-month placement in NYC to learn about local government and public service. Opportunities combine work in mayoral offices and city agencies with volunteer service agencies and a seminar series.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT / SERVICE (INTERNATIONAL)

AIF Clinton Fellowship for Service in India

Provides funding for a 10-month immersive volunteer service experience. Recipients work on sustainable development projects in education, livelihoods, and public health.

JET Program (Japan Exchange and Teaching)

Participants work throughout Japan as Assistant Language Teachers in public and private schools.

Peace Corps

Peace Corps offers volunteers a two-year, immersive experience living in a host country and working on a wide range of projects.

Princeton-in-Africa

Provides funding for an opportunity to work in the field of development on the African continent for 12-months. Placements are made in up to 36 African countries.

Princeton-in-Asia

Provides funding for year-long placements in various organizations throughout 20 countries in Asia. Placements include teaching English at all grade levels and working with international and local nonprofit organizations that focus on global issues.

Princeton-in-Latin America

Provides funding for a year-long placement with nonprofit, public service, humanitarian, and government organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Graduate College

Graduate college post-comprehensive research fellowship, on this page, minimum requirements, application, additional information.

This fellowship program provides an opportunity for advanced Ph.D. students to benefit from protected and supported time to pursue their scholarly research activities. The fellowship is intended to recognize students with distinguished academic achievement during their early graduate training. These achievements should be evident from a combination of outstanding academic performance in coursework, as well as early scholarly research activities. Students who have held teaching assistantships in the previous two semesters will have priority.

The Graduate College provides recipients with a $11,000 stipend. The fellowship includes a tuition scholarship for up to two credit hours, 50 percent of the mandatory fees, and a contribution towards their health and dental insurance. Students will be responsible for the remainder of their mandatory and course fees as well as any additional required credit hours.

Recipients may also be considered for Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowships; however, the awards cannot occur in consecutive semesters. There must be a minimum of one semester between fellowships.  Departments may nominate (in rank order) up to four students who passed their comprehensive exams between March 1, 2024, and August 31, 2024.

Please consult the Office of Student Financial Aid regarding how this award may affect financial aid packages.

Typically fellowships cannot be used in combination with any other source of support (e.g., fellowship/scholarship, grant, graduate assistantships, or employment outside the University of Iowa) since the fellowships are meant to provide protected time for the student to advance their studies. Failure to report additional employment can be considered in future applications/nominations/continued Graduate College funding for both the student and the department. For more information or to ask for a possible one-time exception, contact the Graduate College.

Because this is a post-comprehensive fellowship, a student may be nominated only once. The number of fellowships is limited and awards are highly competitive.

• Successful dissertation completion by a department's previous fellowship recipients and by its general Ph.D. student cohort will be heavily weighted in award decisions. Departments/programs will become ineligible if students do not complete in a timely manner.
• Nominees must have successfully completed the comprehensive examination (see above for dates of eligibility).
• Typically fellowships cannot be used in combination with any other source of support (e.g., fellowship/scholarship, grant, graduate assistantships, or employment outside the University of Iowa) since the fellowships are meant to provide protected time for the student to advance their studies. Failure to report additional employment can be considered in future applications/nominations/continued Graduate College funding for both the student and the department.

Online nominations must include the following items as separate PDF files:

Student materials (single spaced, 12 pt. type, 1" margins)

• A brief paragraph (250 words or less) which should highlight how the nominee has performed with distinction since undertaking graduate study at the University.
• A one-page research outline and plan of study (4,000 characters or less) written to be in lay language (to be understood by the public). It should address the significance and purpose of the research and how this opportunity will impact the nominee's subsequent research plans. Do not include references.
• A one-page C.V. of the nominee's educational and professional experience, honors and awards, and publications.
• Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

Two letters of support

• One letter from the nominee's advisor (planned dissertation director) addressing a) a defined plan for close mentorship of the student during this semester and b) the student’s readiness to undertake the research plan.
• One letter from the Director of Graduate Studies to describe and assess the student’s level of distinction when compared with their peer cohort. If more than one student is being nominated, this letter must also include a rank ordering of the candidates.

Nominations must be submitted online at   https://workflow.uiowa.edu/form/post-comp-research-award   by the department or program, with all materials prepared as PDF documents. Students must submit their part of the application materials to their department at least two weeks prior to the Graduate College deadline. Students should check with their department as soon as possible for departmental deadlines as well as to inform them that they intend to apply. Applications submitted by the student (and not someone in the department such as the DGS , DEO or grad coordinator) will be voided and not considered.

The deadline for submissions for Spring 2024 awards is Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5pm. Submissions will be accepted in Workflow beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please note, you will receive a blank page if you click on the Workflow submission link before the form is officially open .

Please direct any questions to Jennifer Crawford ( [email protected] ; 319-335-3493) or [email protected] .

Fellowship Programs

The Division of Research has a long tradition of training post-graduate fellows. Our fellows work directly with our research scientists and with Kaiser Permanente physicians and clinical operations leaders to develop and implement innovative research studies. DOR fellows:

• Access rich data resources and disease registries, including a robust longitudinal electronic medical record system
• Conduct rigorous population-based, epidemiologic, and health services research
• Develop science research and writing skills for presentations and publications
• Are mentored by experienced research scientists

Kaiser Permanente is an integrated delivery system with a diverse membership in 8 regions across the U.S. In the Northern California region, Kaiser Permanente has a network of 21 hospitals and 269 medical offices and more than 9,580 physicians who provide care to more than 4.6 million members.

The Division of Research is part of Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Based in Pleasanton, we are currently home to 66 faculty-level research scientists and staff scientists, 11 research fellows, and nearly 640 employees. Our work has significantly influenced many research areas, including disease prevention, patient engagement, chronic illness management, clinical trials, clinical effectiveness, the role of genes and the environment in health, inpatient care, predictive modeling, program evaluation, health informatics, and delivery science.

We currently have 7 types of fellowship opportunities:

• The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) Delivery Science Fellowship
• The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) Informatics Fellowship
• Women’s and Children’s Health Fellowship Division of Research
• Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH)
• T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Mental Health Services Research
• Urological Epidemiology Research Career Development Program
• Translational Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

To find current post-doctoral research positions, visit www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org

The TPMG Delivery Science Fellowship program is a 2-year, post-doctoral research fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research in Pleasanton. Fellows work on the cutting edge of delivery science, partnering directly with Division of Research scientists, Kaiser Permanente physicians, and clinical operations leaders to learn how to develop and implement innovative research and quality improvement projects for patient care.

Fellows have the unique opportunity to develop delivery science research and writing skills for presentations and publications while being mentored by experienced scientists in one of the nation’s leading integrated delivery systems.

The TPMG Informatics Fellowship Track is a 1- to 2-year, full-time fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research in Pleasanton embedded within the KP DOR Delivery Science Fellowship. The focus on clinical informatics, the application of informatics, data science, and health information technology to care delivery, is exceptionally well aligned with frontiers of innovation in the health care ecosystem. The program goals for the Delivery Science Informatics Fellow will be to address critical clinical, health care delivery, and/or operational priority areas specifically by leveraging a broad set of existing and emerging informatics tools. These tools may include the electronic health record, data science and machine learning, clinical decision support, telemedicine, and/or user interface design, among others.

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BIRCWH is a career development program (K12) for women’s health research. Through financial support, targeted mentorship, and educational programs, we are supporting the next generation of scholars. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the BIRCWH program is a collaborative effort of the University of California, San Francisco and the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, based in Pleasanton. Focus areas include reproductive health across the lifespan, women’s cancers, infectious diseases, social determinants of health, metabolism and bone health, environmental health, and mental health, addiction, and cognition.

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The Mental Health Research Network T32 Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a National Institute of Mental Health-supported, two-year fellowship program. Aspiring independent researchers are trained broadly in health systems/health services research with a focus on mental health conditions and services, as well as suicide prevention. Areas of particular interest and training are in clinical interventions, healthcare service delivery, big data, implementation science, comorbidities, health equity, and health policy.

The overall goal of the program is to support fellows in the transition to becoming independent mental health services researchers able to pursue NIMH-funding to support research within health system settings. Fellows work locally alongside a primary mentor at Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, Pleasanton, CA or the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, MI.

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Nsf 24-597: u.s. national science foundation research traineeship program, program solicitation, document information, document history.

• Posted: August 16, 2024
• Replaces: NSF 21-536

Program Solicitation NSF 24-597

Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization's local time):

     November 14, 2024

     September 08, 2025

     September 8, Annually Thereafter

Important Information And Revision Notes

Proposals may be submitted under two tracks (i.e., Track 1 and Track 2). All projects should include a focus on STEM graduate students in research-based PhD and/or master's degree programs. Track 1 proposals may request a total budget up to $3 million for projects up to five years in duration; Track 2 proposals may request a total budget up to $2 million for projects up to five years in duration; NSF requires that Track 2 proposals focus on programs from institutions not classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1). For R1 and other institution of higher education (IHE) classifications, please refer to Carnegie Basic Classifications: https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/carnegie-classification/classification-methodology/basic-classification/ . Other requirements for Track 1 and Track 2 are identical.

The NRT Program accepts proposals in any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national importance and encourages specific priority research areas that change periodically. All interdisciplinary or convergent research themes should align with NSF or other national STEM research priority areas and have high potential to develop novel, innovative practices in graduate education. Proposers should describe the importance of the NRT project's thematic focus to the Nation and the particular need to train students for a variety of careers in that thematic area.

The minimum trainee stipend amount has been increased from $34,000 to $37,000 for a 12-month appointment.

Proposals for planning grants are encouraged but not required to facilitate collaborative trans-disciplinary and training activities in anticipation of submission of Track 2 proposals. Please refer to Section II.F for additional information.

Important Information

Please note restrictions on institutional eligibility. The number of NRT proposal submissions allowed per institution for Tracks 1 and 2 combined remains limited to two (2) submissions total. All Track 1 and/or Track 2 NRT proposals will be counted toward this total limit of two proposals per institution. Planning proposals, described in Section II, Program Description, are excluded from this limitation. The number of NRT proposal submissions per PI or co-PI remains limited to one submission total across all Tracks.

Any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation should be submitted in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. The NSF PAPPG is regularly revised and it is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets the requirements specified in this solicitation and the applicable version of the PAPPG. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

Summary Of Program Requirements

General information.

Program Title:

U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

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.

Broadening Participation In STEM

NSF recognizes the unique lived experiences of individuals from communities that are underrepresented and/or under-served in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the barriers to inclusion and access to STEM education and careers. NSF highly encourages the leadership, partnership, and contributions in all NSF opportunities of individuals who are members of such communities supported by NSF. This includes leading and designing STEM research and education proposals for funding; serving as peer reviewers, advisory committee members, and/or committee of visitor members; and serving as NSF leadership, program, and/or administrative staff. NSF also highly encourages demographically diverse institutions of higher education (IHEs) to lead, partner, and contribute to NSF opportunities on behalf of their research and education communities. NSF expects that all individuals, including those who are members of groups that are underrepresented and/or under-served in STEM, are treated equitably and inclusively in the Foundation's proposal and award process.

NSF encourages IHEs that enroll, educate, graduate, and employ individuals who are members of groups underrepresented and/or under-served in STEM education programs and careers to lead, partner, and contribute to NSF opportunities, including leading and designing STEM research and education proposals for funding. Such IHEs include, but may not be limited to, community colleges and two-year institutions, mission-based institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), women's colleges, and institutions that primarily serve persons with disabilities, as well as institutions defined by enrollment such as Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs).

"Broadening participation in STEM" is the comprehensive phrase used by NSF to refer to the Foundation's goal of increasing the representation and diversity of individuals, organizations, and geographic regions that contribute to STEM teaching, research, and innovation. To broaden participation in STEM, it is necessary to address issues of equity, inclusion, and access in STEM education, training, and careers. Whereas all NSF programs might support broadening participation components, some programs primarily focus on supporting broadening participation research and projects. Examples can be found on the NSF Broadening Participation in STEM website.

Cognizant Program Officer(s):

Please note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.

• Daniel Denecke, telephone: (703) 292-8072, email: [email protected]
• Kathleen Ehm, telephone: (703) 292-5032, email: [email protected]
• Karen McNeal, telephone: (703) 292-2138, email: [email protected]
• Damon L. Tull, telephone: (703) 292-8151, email: [email protected]
• Elizabeth A. Webber, telephone: (703) 292-4316, email: [email protected]
• 47.041 --- Engineering
• 47.049 --- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
• 47.050 --- Geosciences
• 47.070 --- Computer and Information Science and Engineering
• 47.074 --- Biological Sciences
• 47.075 --- Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences
• 47.076 --- STEM Education
• 47.079 --- Office of International Science and Engineering
• 47.083 --- Office of Integrative Activities (OIA)
• 47.084 --- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

Award Information

Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant

Estimated Number of Awards: 18 to 20

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.

NRT Track 2 Awards (4-6 awards each year) are expected to be up to five years in duration with a total budget up to $2,000,000.

NRT Track 2 Planning Grants (3-4 awards per year), are expected to be up to $100,000 per year (including indirect costs) and for up to two years in duration.

Anticipated Funding Amount: $53,000,000

Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

Eligibility Information

Who May Submit Proposals:

Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

Who May Serve as PI:

Track 1 and Track 2: The PI must be on the faculty of the submitting institution.

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. All Track 1 and/or Track 2 NRT proposals will be counted toward this total limit of two proposals per institution. Participation includes serving as a lead institution or a non-lead institution (i.e., as part of a separately submitted collaborative proposal or as a sub-recipient) on any proposal . Organizations participating only as evaluators on projects are excluded from this limitation. Planning proposals, described in Section II, Program Description, are also excluded from this limitation. Proposals that exceed the organizational eligibility limit will be returned without review regardless of whether the institution on such a proposal serves as lead or non-lead collaborative institution. Potential PIs are advised to contact their institutional office of research regarding processes used to select proposals for submission.

Limit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI: 1

An individual may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on only one (1) proposal submitted to the NRT program per annual competition. Proposals that exceed the PI/co-PI eligibility limit (beyond the first submission based on timestamp), will be returned without review regardless of the individual's role (PI or co-PI) in the returned proposal.

Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions

A. proposal preparation instructions.

• Letters of Intent: Not required
• Preliminary Proposal Submission: Not required
• Full Proposals submitted via Research.gov: NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) guidelines apply. The complete text of the PAPPG is available electronically on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg .
• Full Proposals submitted via Grants.gov: NSF Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for the Preparation and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.gov guidelines apply (Note: The NSF Grants.gov Application Guide is available on the Grants.gov website and on the NSF website at:  https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=grantsgovguide ).

B. Budgetary Information

C. due dates, proposal review information criteria.

Merit Review Criteria:

National Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review criteria apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

Award Administration Information

Award Conditions:

Additional award conditions apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

Reporting Requirements:

Additional reporting requirements apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

I. Introduction

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduate education is poised to undergo major transformations. There are multiple drivers for such change including: (i) recent major national reports on the state of STEM graduate education 1 ; (ii) the accelerating pace of science and engineering discoveries and technological innovations, (iii) national STEM workforce and demographic trends; (iv) the growing globalization of science and engineering; (v) the potential to align graduate education practices and models with an increasing understanding of how people learn; and (vi) calls for new models for graduate education at the national and international levels leveraging the high impact educational practices that enhance student engagement and increase student success. In addition, there is increasing recognition that addressing the grand challenges in science and engineering requires interdisciplinary and convergent approaches, as well as broader professional training that is not characteristic of most graduate programs. 2 These realities and the increasing calls for new approaches to STEM graduate education represent an extraordinary opportunity. Accordingly, this NRT solicitation encourages proposals to test, develop, and implement innovative and effective STEM graduate education models, promote interdisciplinary and broad professional training of graduate students, broaden participation in the STEM workforce, and foster fundamental research advances in support of national priorities.

1 The Path Forward: The Future of Graduate Education , Commission on the Future of Graduate Education in the United States, 2010; Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences, American Chemical Society, 2012; Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group Report , National Institutes of Health, 2012; Understanding PhD Career Pathways for Program Improvement , Council of Graduate Schools, 2014; Revisiting the STEM Workforce: A Companion to Science and Engineering Indicators 2014 , National Science Board, 2015; Professional Development: Shaping Effective Programs for STEM Graduate Students , Council of Graduate Schools, 2017; Graduate STEM Education for the 21 st Century , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2018; The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEM , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2019; Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Opening Doors , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 202; " PhD training is no longer fit for purpose — it needs reform now", Editorial, Nature, 613:414, 2023 .

2 Convergence: Facilitating Trans-disciplinary Integration of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Beyond , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2014; Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2015; Kuh, G.D., High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them and Why They Matter , Report from the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2008.

II. Program Description

A. Focus and Goals

The NRT Program is dedicated to shaping and supporting highly effective training of STEM graduate students in high priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas through the use of comprehensive traineeship models that are innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs. The goals of the program are to:

• Catalyze and advance cutting-edge interdisciplinary or convergent research in high priority areas;
• Increase the capacity of U.S. graduate programs to produce diverse cohorts of interdisciplinary STEM professionals with technical and transferable professional skills for a range of research and research-related careers within and outside academia; and
• Develop innovative approaches and knowledge that will promote transformative improvements in graduate education.

Creation of sustainable programmatic capacity at institutions is an expected outcome. Consequently, all proposals should describe mechanisms to institutionalize effective training elements after award expiration and provide appropriate documentation of institutional support for such efforts (see Full Proposal Content, section 8a).

B. NRT Traineeship and Trainees

NRT traineeships are dedicated to the comprehensive development of graduate students as versatile STEM professionals for a range of research and research-related careers within and outside academia. Accordingly, proposals should focus on and demonstrate strong commitment to technical and professional training of STEM graduate students that emphasizes research training and extends beyond into other aspects of students' professional development. Specifically, NRT projects are expected to develop trainees' technical skills broadly, including facility and/or familiarity with the techniques, languages, and cultures of fields integral to the interdisciplinary or convergent research theme; foster the development of transferable professional skills; and provide trainees with mentoring and vocational counseling from professionals who have the backgrounds, experience, and skills to advise trainees on how to prepare for a variety of STEM career pathways.

NRT is intended to benefit a population of STEM graduate students including and beyond those students who receive an NRT stipend. An NRT trainee is thus defined as a STEM graduate student who is accepted into an institution's NRT program and completes the required NRT elements (e.g., courses, workshops, projects, and other training activities specific to the NRT experience) set by the program regardless of whether they receive an NRT stipend or are funded by other sources. To further maximize the number of students benefiting from NRT activities, selected NRT program elements (for example, professional development opportunities) should be made available to other STEM graduate students who are not NRT trainees.

NRT trainees must be master's and/or doctoral STEM students in a research-based degree program that requires a thesis or dissertation. If an NRT proposal from an institution includes both master's and doctoral students, the proposal should identify any differences in NRT program requirements, as well as mechanisms to foster the development of a collective NRT graduate student community. NRT stipends and support for customary costs of education (tuition and required fees) are limited to U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents. However, international students can participate as non-stipend-supported NRT trainees or as non-trainees.

C. Key Features of NRT Projects

NRT projects demonstrate comprehensive approaches to graduate training and should include the following key features that are central to the NRT Program:

• Development of innovative and potentially transformative interdisciplinary approaches to STEM graduate education;
• Facilitation and advancement of novel, potentially transformative interdisciplinary or convergent research in areas of high priority to the nation;
• Comprehensive training of STEM graduate students, including the development of technical and professional skills for both research and research-related careers within and outside academia;
• Extension of NRT program elements to non-stipend-supported NRT trainees and to non-trainees to benefit a larger population of STEM graduate students across an institution;
• Dissemination of insights gained and results from NRT training approaches;
• Incorporation of evidence-based strategies to broaden participation of students from diverse backgrounds; and
• Implementation of robust program assessment and evaluation that is central to the traineeship and routinely informs and improves practice.

D. Priority Research Areas

The NRT Program accepts proposals in any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national importance and encourages specific priority research areas that change periodically. All interdisciplinary or convergent research themes should align with NSF or other national STEM research priority areas, for example as indicated in the NSF Strategic Plan and NSF Annual Budget Request to Congress , and have high potential to develop novel, innovative practices in graduate education. Proposers should describe the importance of the NRT project's thematic focus to the nation and the particular need to train students for a variety of careers in that thematic area.

All proposals, regardless of research area, must clearly describe an overarching interdisciplinary or convergent research focus and outline how the research theme will foster high-return, interdisciplinary synergies. Proposals should also describe how the training and research elements will be integrated and justify the need for bold and innovative approaches to train graduate students in the thematic area. In keeping with the broader goals of the NRT program, proposals should demonstrate significant impact on the design and testing of new curricula and career-focused training approaches specific to the research focus area. Proposals should also discuss the project's potential to have impact beyond the institution, including the possible broad adoption of approaches, curricula, and instructional material within the relevant disciplines.

E. Program Tracks

Proposals may be submitted under two tracks (i.e., Track 1 and Track 2).

Track 1 proposals may request a total budget of up to $3 million (up to five years in duration) for projects with a focus on STEM graduate students in research-based PhD and/or master's degree programs. All Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members and that award a research-based master's degree and/or a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation are eligible to apply to Track 1.

Track 2 proposals may request a total budget of up to $2 million (up to five years in duration) for projects with a focus on STEM graduate students in research-based PhD and/or master's degree programs. Eligibility to submit to Track 2 is limited to non-R1 Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members, that award a research-based master's degree and/or a research-based doctoral degree in STEM disciplines supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Such institutions include Master's Colleges and Universities that award fewer than 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees per year, Doctoral/Professional Universities (D/PU) that award fewer than 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees per year, and Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2, as defined in the Carnegie classification of higher education institutions). Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1) are not eligible for Track 2 consideration.

Aside from these eligibility requirements, other requirements for Track 1 and Track 2 are identical.

F. Track 2 Planning Proposals

In addition to the tracks described above, the NRT program encourages submission of planning proposals to facilitate collaborative trans-disciplinary and training activities in anticipation of submission of Track 2 proposals.

To be eligible for submission of a planning proposal or receipt of a planning award, the submitting institution must be eligible to submit a proposal in response to this program solicitation. Track 2 planning proposals may be submitted outside the deadline dates specified in the solicitation by following the process outlined below.

Before preparing and submitting a planning proposal, the PI must contact an NRT Program Officer to provide a concept outline of the project and to discuss the types of activities for which funding would be requested in the proposal. If approved, the NRT Program Officer will invite submission of the planning proposal by email. The email confirming approval to submit a planning proposal must be uploaded in the Program Officer Concurrence Email section of Research.gov .

Additional guidance on the preparation and submission of planning proposals is contained in Chapter II.F of the PAPPG.

Pending availability of funds, the NRT program anticipates funding approximately 3-4 planning grants per year.

III. Award Information

Estimated Number of Awards: 8 to 20

NRT Track 1 Awards (14-16 awards each year) are expected to be up to five (5) years in duration with a total budget 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 up to $2,000,000.

IV. Eligibility Information

Additional Eligibility Info:

Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Track 1: All Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members and that award a research-based master's degree and/or a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Track 2 and Track 2 Planning Grants: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members that award a research-based master's degree and/or a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation including: Master's Colleges and Universities and D/PU Doctoral/Professional Universities that award fewer than 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees and Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2, as defined in the Carnegie classification of higher education institutions). Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1) are not eligible for Track 2 consideration. Track 1 and Track 2: The NRT program encourages proposals from designated Minority Serving Institutions and Emerging Research Institutions .

V. Proposal Preparation And Submission Instructions

Full Proposal Preparation Instructions : Proposers may opt to submit proposals in response to this Program Solicitation via Research.gov or Grants.gov.

• Full Proposals submitted via Research.gov: Proposals submitted in response to this program solicitation should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the general guidelines contained in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The complete text of the PAPPG is available electronically on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg . Paper copies of the PAPPG may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-8134 or by e-mail from [email protected] . The Prepare New Proposal setup will prompt you for the program solicitation number.
• Full proposals submitted via Grants.gov: Proposals submitted in response to this program solicitation via Grants.gov should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for the Preparation and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.gov . The complete text of the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide is available on the Grants.gov website and on the NSF website at: ( https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=grantsgovguide ). To obtain copies of the Application Guide and Application Forms Package, click on the Apply tab on the Grants.gov site, then click on the Apply Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and Application Instructions link and enter the funding opportunity number, (the program solicitation number without the NSF prefix) and press the Download Package button. Paper copies of the Grants.gov Application Guide also may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-8134 or by e-mail from [email protected] .

In determining which method to utilize in the electronic preparation and submission of the proposal, please note the following:

Collaborative Proposals. All collaborative proposals submitted as separate submissions from multiple organizations must be submitted via Research.gov. PAPPG Chapter II.E.3 provides additional information on collaborative proposals.

See PAPPG Chapter II.D.2 for guidance on the required sections of a full research proposal submitted to NSF. Please note that the proposal preparation instructions provided in this program solicitation may deviate from the PAPPG instructions.

The following instructions supplement or deviate from the guidance in the PAPPG. Proposals that are missing required sections and/or exceed the 20-page limit for the Project Description will be returned without review.

Project Title: Provide a short informative title that begins with the prefix "NRT:".

1. Cover Sheet: If international activities are proposed, whether or not they will be funded via the NRT award, the international activities box should be checked and the individual countries listed. For planning purposes, use March 1 as the award start date for FY2025 and subsequent competitions.

2. Project Summary : The Project Summary must include the following labeled sections: Overview, Intellectual Merit, and Broader Impacts. Overview: Provide a summary description, in a section labeled Overview, that addresses the research area and theme, the training plan, and the research-education integration. The project summary Overview must include the expected number of NRT trainees who will receive an NRT stipend, the number of additional NRT trainees who will not receive an NRT stipend, and the estimated grand total number of graduate students that will participate in project-funded activities. The number should be disaggregated to make clear the estimated number of master's students, doctoral students, or both that the program will serve. The summary should be written in a manner that will be informative to STEM professionals working in the same or related fields and understandable to a scientifically literate lay reader. Keywords: The last line of the Overview section must also include 5-10 keywords that describe the project's scientific/engineering research and/or education focus area(s). This information is intended to assist in identifying reviewers with the knowledge and expertise needed to review the proposal. Indicate as a keyword the Track (Track 1 or Track 2) for which the proposal should be considered. Keywords should be prefaced with "Keywords" followed by a colon and each keyword set should be separated by semicolons. For example, they might appear as, Keywords: sustainability; nanotechnology; water resources; renewable energy; equity; Track1.

3. Project Description (20-page limit): The Project Description must contain only Sections 3a through 3l as described below, with the provided headings used in the order listed. The Project Description cannot exceed 20 pages, including tables and illustrations. The relative attention given in the proposal narrative to the research and training elements should reflect the principal goal of the NRT program: highly effective training of STEM graduate students in an interdisciplinary or convergent research area through a comprehensive traineeship approach that comprises elements that are innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs.

3a. List of Core Participants : Specify, in tabular form, up to 10 core participants, including the PI, co-PIs, other faculty and senior/key personnel, lead evaluator, and external collaborators. The core participants must be designated as Senior/Key personnel in the proposal and must provide the Senior/Key Personnel Documents required by the PAPPG. Provide each individual's name, project role, departmental and/or institutional/organizational affiliation, and discipline(s). The lead evaluator must be one of the 10 core participants. Proposals that include more than 10 core participants will be returned without review.

3b. Theme, Vision, and Goals : Describe the overarching research theme, vision, and goals of the proposed NRT with a focus on implementing new approaches to training STEM graduate students in the targeted interdisciplinary or convergent (see Convergence Research at NSF ) research area, through a comprehensive traineeship. Identify the potential of the NRT project to provide added value to the current degree programs and methods of graduate training at the institution(s). Emphasize the graduate training needs in the project's thematic research field, both at the host institution(s) and nationally. In addition, describe the need for professionals with master's and/or doctoral degrees in the project's thematic research area. Articulate how the proposed NRT project will foster interdisciplinary synergisms emerging from ongoing research activities and/or via NRT-funded initiatives. Describe how the proposed NRT complements and builds on other ongoing or prior institutional efforts to improve STEM graduate education, including discussion of lessons learned from any other prior or currently active NRTs at the institution. Proposers should describe how the NRT project would benefit STEM graduate students beyond NRT trainees and how training innovations from the program will be communicated broadly beyond the institution. Address implications of the proposed NRT project for broadening participation in STEM programs and STEM careers to students from underrepresented groups. NRT proposals should reference existing NRT literature and/or programs when appropriate to demonstrate how their proposed project advances the larger NRT program beyond the existing portfolio of graduate STEM educational innovation.

3c. Education and Training : The NRT program focuses on creating innovations in STEM graduate education within a traineeship environment to prepare scientists and engineers of the future. Describe the adopted traineeship model and its components, including the justification and rationale for their inclusion, and how they are integrated with NRT research activities. The approaches should be innovative, evidence-based, aligned with changing workforce and research needs, transferable, and dedicated to developing versatile STEM professionals. Identify what is lacking in the current approaches to STEM graduate education institutionally and nationally and how the NRT will help meet those needs, both within the participating departments and across the institution(s). Projects should be aligned with institutional missions, and proposals should include evidence of that alignment to support the expected outcome of developing sustainable programmatic capacity at an institution.

The proposal should describe the STEM graduate population that will be served. Accordingly, the proposal should specify the anticipated numbers of NRT trainees supported with NRT stipends and NRT trainees not supported with NRT stipends. An estimate of the number of other STEM graduate students expected to take one or more of the NRT project's elements should also be provided. These numbers should distinguish doctoral and master's degree students.

NRT training is expected to span the duration of a student's master's or doctoral program. Thus, proposals should include a timeline of logically phased, progressive training elements over the entire degree program(s). Training should be integrated with degree program requirements so that the anticipated time-to-degree is not extended.

Projects must articulate explicit approaches to provide trainees with training and vocational counseling for both research and research-related careers, within and outside academia; preparation and structured use of individual development plans for trainees is highly recommended.

3d. Required skills and competencies : Projects must provide explicit, formal training in the following:

3d(i). Communication. Improved communication skills are an expected outcome of the NRT program and communication training should include minimum competencies. The communication training should prepare trainees to identify and explain the potential benefits and broader impacts of their research discoveries to a range of stakeholders, including policy makers and the general public.

3d(ii). Teamwork. Improved skills in teamwork, team science, or collaboration is another expected outcome; projects should clarify how these skills will be developed, and their relevance to the proposed interdisciplinary or convergent research.

3d(iii). Ethics. Improved skills in ethical deliberation, ethical decision-making and/or competencies related to research ethics and social responsibility is another expected outcome of the NRT program. Projects should address: how the training will prepare trainees to conduct responsible research in a range of career environments, relevance of the training to the proposed interdisciplinary or convergent research, and how students will develop competencies.

Appropriate rubrics to measure the above skills and mechanisms for regular, structured feedback to trainees should be described in the Performance Assessment/Project Evaluation section (3i, below).

3d(iv). Additional skills. Projects should include plans to provide trainees with other transferable professional skills (e.g., project management, leadership, teaching, entrepreneurship, conflict resolution, mentorship, and outreach) that are relevant to the proposed research projects and potential trainee career paths.

Collaborations with non-academic partners (e.g., industry, national/government laboratories, non-government organizations, government agencies, independent laboratories, and research, education, outreach, and informal science centers) are encouraged to promote the trainees' professional development. Internships and international experiences are encouraged if they provide marked added value, including authentic mentorship by hosts. If internships are included, proposers should describe pre-internship orientation for trainees and hosts, duration, and expected outcomes. Letters of support from internship host organizations are strongly encouraged (see section 7a, below). The NRT program encourages projects that foster development of a global perspective, through experiences abroad and/or activities at the home institution(s).

3e. Major Research Efforts. Describe examples of the novel, potentially transformative research that the NRT will catalyze through interdisciplinary synergies emerging from currently funded activities at the institution(s) and/or via separate NRT-funded interdisciplinary or convergent initiatives. Explain the need for the proposed NRT research and how it would substantially advance, inform, and transform research beyond funded initiatives already underway at the institution(s). NRT funding should be used to complement rather than supplant other research funding. If the institution has prior or currently active NRTs, the novelty and distinction of the research themes and efforts should be clearly explained.

3f. Broader Impacts. The Project Description must contain, as a separate section labeled 'Broader Impacts' within the narrative, a discussion of how both the training components and the major research efforts will contribute more broadly to the achievement of societally relevant outcomes. Such outcomes in the context of NRT include, but are not limited to: development of a diverse, globally competitive STEM workforce; full participation of the broad spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and under-served communities; improved STEM education and educator/faculty development; enhanced infrastructure for research and education; increased partnerships and collaborations (both domestic and international) between academia, industry, and others. Proposers should indicate how the project will impact the training of STEM graduate students beyond the disciplines and institutions described in the proposal, contribute to the development and adoption of evidence-based teaching and learning practices, and advance research on effective models for graduate education.

3g. Recruitment, Mentoring, and Retention. NSF recognizes the unique lived experiences of individuals from communities that are underrepresented and/or under-served in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the barriers to inclusion and access to STEM education and careers that impact some students. Describe plans for increased outreach and engagement to support recruitment, mentoring and retention of trainees representative of the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes members of underrepresented and under-served communities. All NRT projects are encouraged to use the NSF Education and Training Application (ETAP) for recruitment of applicants. ETAP is a free and customizable common application system that connects individuals (such as students and teachers) with NSF-funded education and training opportunities.

3g(i). Demographic Table. All proposals must include a TABLE with quantitative data showing recruitment (enrollment), retention, and graduation outcomes of domestic (i.e., NRT-traineeship eligible) graduate students from all groups, to include underrepresented groups and, separately, for students from other groups (combined) in participating departments for each of the five years preceding the submission date, including time-to-degree completion. Departmental data should be presented separately and should not be aggregated. Tables should include data on students from groups that will be the focus of project broadening participation efforts. Comparisons with national-level data are strongly encouraged. Proposals that do not include the required table will be returned without review.

3g(ii). Broadening Participation Strategy. Proposals should describe in detail: the evidence base for outreach and engagement efforts to support recruiting, mentoring, retention, and broadening participation strategies; the rationale for strategies that will be used to pursue diversity goals; and successes of any existing recruiting or retention programs that will be leveraged through the project. Proposers must explain how their processes for admission to the NRT program and their actions to broaden participation will be coordinated with the admissions policies and procedures of the department(s) and university. Proposers are especially encouraged to establish linkages, as appropriate, with the components of the national network of NSF INCLUDES projects as well as REU, LSAMP, S-STEM and other relevant NSF projects (see https://www.nsf.gov/od/broadeningparticipation/bp_portfolio_dynamic.jsp ).

3h. Organization and Management. Present the plans for the organization and management of the NRT project, including the responsibilities of key personnel and reporting lines. Describe how the leadership team will foster a sense of community among project participants (faculty, trainees, evaluator(s), staff, and collaborators) and convergence among the disciplines through activities and practices. The PI must possess the scientific, teaching, and mentoring expertise and the project management experience necessary to lead and administer the NRT; core teams should represent research expertise in all of the primary fields engaged through the project. Projects should include a NRT Project Coordinator (75%-100%) as a member of the management team. The Project Coordinator should not be a core participant described in the 3a Table. Proposers should identify formal mechanisms for recurring, substantive communication with administrators (e.g., department chairs, college deans, graduate school dean(s), provost(s), and others) about the NRT's progress and any institutional barriers.

If a collaborative project is proposed, describe the role of the non-lead institution(s) and its (their) participating personnel, the organizational structure(s), and the mechanisms for project communication. A collaborative proposal should be submitted only if the partner institution(s) has (have) a significant role and substantially enhance(s) the training program. Collaborative projects involving trainees at more than a single lead institution should describe practices to ensure that trainees at the participating institution(s) are equal partners, with strong mentorship and comparable access to training activities.

3i. Performance Assessment/Project Evaluation. Projects should include plans to evaluate the success of the research and traineeship activities. In particular, the proposal should identify specific competencies and outcomes along with performance measures and an evaluation timetable. Although the focus should be on trainees, the evaluation plan should also assess how the NRT project affects faculty teaching and research, academic programs, and institutional policies regarding interdisciplinary collaboration in STEM graduate education. The assessment plan should describe how and when assessment outcomes including trainee feedback would be shared with project participants, including trainees and institutional administration, and inform the project implementation practices. Proposals should include plans for communicating assessment results both within the NRT community and more broadly through publications and professional meetings. The description of the dissemination of these results should address how the evaluation and project team will work together to produce publications/reports that address the efficacy and/or effectiveness of the educational training approach through the collected evaluation data. Evaluation budgets should include time for the evaluator to work on publications with the project team.

The project team should ensure that the project benefits from an unbiased and external perspective in project assessment/evaluation activities. Project evaluator(s) can be from an internal or external assessment unit or consulting entity. If a project chooses to involve an individual or team from the lead or collaborating institution(s) in the evaluation, then the project must provide justification and explain how bias would be mitigated and managed. This section should also describe project evaluation sustainability plans including the efforts that will be made so that the assessment/evaluation tools that are developed/implemented during the project period are available to the academic community at the participating institution/s beyond the award period. The lead evaluator must be listed as one of the 10 core participants. This requirement does not impact institutional eligibility, as organizations participating solely as project evaluators are excluded from the institutional eligibility limits on numbers of proposals submitted (see Section IV).

3j. Independent Advisory Committee. An independent advisory committee composed of individuals external to the institution(s) is required to provide guidance on a regular basis throughout the project. Describe plans for regular advisory committee meetings to meet regularly and mechanisms for the committee to provide advice to the leadership team based on the evaluator's findings and other formal and informal information obtained from the leadership team, other participants, trainees, and administrators.

3k. Recent Student Training Experiences. Describe the experience of the PI and co-PIs and other senior/key personnel with leading or participating in STEM education and training over the past five years. Describe any overlap and/or complementarity between the training and the proposed NRT program.

3l. Results from Prior NSF Support. The PI and co-PIs who have received NSF funding (including any current funding) from an award with an end date in the past five years must provide information on the prior award, major achievements, and relevance to the proposed NRT project. Individuals who have received more than one prior award must report on the award most closely related to the proposal. A complete bibliographic citation for each publication resulting from an NSF award must be included in either the Results from Prior NSF Support section or in the References Cited section of the proposal.

4. Budget and Allowable Costs : Provide an annual budget for up to five years. The proposed budget for Track 1 proposals can be up to $3,000,000 (maximum). The proposed budget for Track 2 proposals can be up to $2,000,000 (maximum). Proposal budgets for both tracks should be consistent with the costs to develop, offer, administer, and evaluate the program elements (e.g., courses, workshops, internships) and the number of trainees supported. Requests for trainee support and programmatic elements must be commensurate with the goals specified in the proposal.

4a. Trainee Support. Include all trainee support (e.g., stipend, costs of education, travel) as Participant Support Costs in the budget. NRT stipend and education costs are intended for those trainees (i.e., research-based master's and/or doctoral students) whose research is aligned with the project's research theme or focus area(s). Trainees receiving stipend and cost-of-education support (i.e., NRT-stipend-funded trainees) must be full-time students and be United States citizens, nationals, or legal permanent residents. The NSF minimum contribution to NRT stipends is $37,000 per year per NRT-stipend-funded trainee for a 12-month appointment. Stipend-funded trainees are expected to minimally receive the equivalent of one year of $37K stipend support that may be distributed over their traineeship tenure. NRT-stipend-funded trainees cannot be charged tuition or any other required costs of education while they are receiving a NRT stipend. Thus, the budget should include customary costs of education (i.e., tuition and required fees) for NRT-stipend-funded trainees. NSF will provide not less than $16,000 per NRT-stipend-funded trainee for costs of education, so the budget should include at least that amount per trainee. Non-NRT-stipend-funded trainees may be supported to participate in training elements and research and/or travel related to the project. Additional costs for all trainees (NRT-stipend-funded and non-NRT-stipend-funded) to participate in programmatic and training elements should be designated as Travel, Subsistence, or Other Participant Support Costs in the budget.

4b. Faculty/Senior/Key Personnel Salaries. Salary support must be consistent with contributions to the traineeship. Support for postdoctoral fellows is not allowed unless they explicitly have an instructional or other training role.

4c. Other Budget Items. Other budget requests (e.g., non-trainee travel, equipment, and research support) must reflect the training focus of the program, including programmatic elements and non-NRT-stipend-supported trainee support. Projects should budget for an NRT Project Coordinator (75%-100% appointment) and an evaluator. The budget should include funds for the PI, one trainee, the Project Coordinator, and an evaluator to attend an annual NRT meeting in Washington, DC.

5. Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources : Provide a description of the facilities and major instrumentation that are available for training purposes.

6. Senior/Key Personnel Documents : In accordance with the guidance in the PAPPG, the following information must be provided for all individuals designated as Senior/Key Personnel. For this solicitation, up to 10 core participants may be listed as Senior/Key personnel, including the PI, co-PIs, other faculty and senior/key personnel, lead evaluator, and external collaborators. The lead evaluator must be one of the 10 core participants. Proposals that include more than 10 core participants will be returned without review.

• Biographical Sketch
• Current and Pending (Other) Support
• Collaborators & Other Affiliations Information
• Synergistic Activities

7. Special Information and Supplementary Documentation : Some supplementary documents are required (e.g., institutional support letter [maximum two pages], letters of collaboration for certain organizations that appear in the budget, and the Data Management and Sharing Plan), while others are optional (e.g., partner letters of support [maximum one page]). Letters of collaboration have mandatory eligibility language that must be added. Proposals that lack required supplementary documents or that exceed the page limitations described below will be returned without review.

7a. Letters of Collaboration and Support. (i) Institutional Letters of Support: For both Tracks, one letter of support, up to two pages in length and submitted as a Supplementary Document, is required from the appropriate senior university administrator at the lead institution. These support letters should describe institutional support for the traineeship program and how successful programmatic elements and any associated institutional policies and infrastructure will be sustained after award expiration. (ii) Letters of Support (Other): Up to eight other optional letters of support, each no more than one page long, may be provided from partner organizations or institutions, including international entities, that would play a significant collaborative role in the project but do not appear in the budget. (iii) Letters of Collaboration: A letter of collaboration (see the PAPPG for a recommended format) is required from each NRT-eligible partner organization that appears in the budget (e.g., external evaluator, collaborating higher education institution, etc.). Each letter of collaboration must include the following appropriate statement at the conclusion of the letter: "We agree to partner on this NRT project, understanding that serving as a non-lead organization on a proposal will count toward our organizational eligibility limit of two NRT proposals per annual competition." OR "We agree to partner on this NRT project as a sub-recipient" The letters of collaboration should not include endorsements or advocacy for the project.

7b. Data Management and Sharing Plan. The PI should follow the data management requirements and plans for the Directorate, Office, Division, Program, or other NSF unit most closely aligned with the research theme of the NRT traineeship. The Data Management and Sharing Plan should address project data collection associated with both research and educational activities.

No other items or appendices are to be included. Full proposals containing items, other than those required above or by the PAPPG, will not be accepted or will be returned without review.

Cost Sharing:

Inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.

Other Budgetary Limitations:

Other budgetary limitations apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

D. Research.gov/Grants.gov Requirements

For Proposals Submitted Via Research.gov:

To prepare and submit a proposal via Research.gov, see detailed technical instructions available at: https://www.research.gov/research-portal/appmanager/base/desktop?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=research_node_display&_nodePath=/researchGov/Service/Desktop/ProposalPreparationandSubmission.html . For Research.gov user support, call the Research.gov Help Desk at 1-800-381-1532 or e-mail [email protected] . The Research.gov Help Desk answers general technical questions related to the use of the Research.gov system. Specific questions related to this program solicitation should be referred to the NSF program staff contact(s) listed in Section VIII of this funding opportunity.

For Proposals Submitted Via Grants.gov:

Before using Grants.gov for the first time, each organization must register to create an institutional profile. Once registered, the applicant's organization can then apply for any federal grant on the Grants.gov website. Comprehensive information about using Grants.gov is available on the Grants.gov Applicant Resources web page: https://www.grants.gov/applicants . In addition, the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (see link in Section V.A) provides instructions regarding the technical preparation of proposals via Grants.gov. For Grants.gov user support, contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or by email: [email protected] . The Grants.gov Contact Center answers general technical questions related to the use of Grants.gov. Specific questions related to this program solicitation should be referred to the NSF program staff contact(s) listed in Section VIII of this solicitation. Submitting the Proposal: Once all documents have been completed, the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must submit the application to Grants.gov and verify the desired funding opportunity and agency to which the application is submitted. The AOR must then sign and submit the application to Grants.gov. The completed application will be transferred to Research.gov for further processing. The NSF Grants.gov Proposal Processing in Research.gov informational page provides submission guidance to applicants and links to helpful resources including the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide , Grants.gov Proposal Processing in Research.gov how-to guide , and Grants.gov Submitted Proposals Frequently Asked Questions . Grants.gov proposals must pass all NSF pre-check and post-check validations in order to be accepted by Research.gov at NSF. When submitting via Grants.gov, NSF strongly recommends applicants initiate proposal submission at least five business days in advance of a deadline to allow adequate time to address NSF compliance errors and resubmissions by 5:00 p.m. submitting organization's local time on the deadline. Please note that some errors cannot be corrected in Grants.gov. Once a proposal passes pre-checks but fails any post-check, an applicant can only correct and submit the in-progress proposal in Research.gov.

Proposers that submitted via Research.gov may use Research.gov to verify the status of their submission to NSF. For proposers that submitted via Grants.gov, until an application has been received and validated by NSF, the Authorized Organizational Representative may check the status of an application on Grants.gov. After proposers have received an e-mail notification from NSF, Research.gov should be used to check the status of an application.

VI. NSF Proposal Processing And Review Procedures

Proposals received by NSF are assigned to the appropriate NSF program for acknowledgment and, if they meet NSF requirements, for review. All proposals are carefully reviewed by a scientist, engineer, or educator serving as an NSF Program Officer, and usually by three to ten other persons outside NSF either as ad hoc reviewers, panelists, or both, who are experts in the particular fields represented by the proposal. These reviewers are selected by Program Officers charged with oversight of the review process. Proposers are invited to suggest names of persons they believe are especially well qualified to review the proposal and/or persons they would prefer not review the proposal. These suggestions may serve as one source in the reviewer selection process at the Program Officer's discretion. Submission of such names, however, is optional. Care is taken to ensure that reviewers have no conflicts of interest with the proposal. In addition, Program Officers may obtain comments from site visits before recommending final action on proposals. Senior NSF staff further review recommendations for awards. A flowchart that depicts the entire NSF proposal and award process (and associated timeline) is included in PAPPG Exhibit III-1.

A comprehensive description of the Foundation's merit review process is available on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/merit_review/ .

Proposers should also be aware of core strategies that are essential to the fulfillment of NSF's mission, as articulated in Leading the World in Discovery and Innovation, STEM Talent Development and the Delivery of Benefits from Research - NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 - 2026 . These strategies are integrated in the program planning and implementation process, of which proposal review is one part. NSF's mission is particularly well-implemented through the integration of research and education and broadening participation in NSF programs, projects, and activities.

One of the strategic objectives in support of NSF's mission is to foster integration of research and education through the programs, projects, and activities it supports at academic and research institutions. These institutions must recruit, train, and prepare a diverse STEM workforce to advance the frontiers of science and participate in the U.S. technology-based economy. NSF's contribution to the national innovation ecosystem is to provide cutting-edge research under the guidance of the Nation's most creative scientists and engineers. NSF also supports development of a strong science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce by investing in building the knowledge that informs improvements in STEM teaching and learning.

NSF's mission calls for the broadening of opportunities and expanding participation of groups, institutions, and geographic regions that are underrepresented in STEM disciplines, which is essential to the health and vitality of science and engineering. NSF is committed to this principle of diversity and deems it central to the programs, projects, and activities it considers and supports.

A. Merit Review Principles and Criteria

The National Science Foundation strives to invest in a robust and diverse portfolio of projects that creates new knowledge and enables breakthroughs in understanding across all areas of science and engineering research and education. To identify which projects to support, NSF relies on a merit review process that incorporates consideration of both the technical aspects of a proposed project and its potential to contribute more broadly to advancing NSF's mission "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense; and for other purposes." NSF makes every effort to conduct a fair, competitive, transparent merit review process for the selection of projects.

1. Merit Review Principles

These principles are to be given due diligence by PIs and organizations when preparing proposals and managing projects, by reviewers when reading and evaluating proposals, and by NSF program staff when determining whether or not to recommend proposals for funding and while overseeing awards. Given that NSF is the primary federal agency charged with nurturing and supporting excellence in basic research and education, the following three principles apply:

• All NSF projects should be of the highest quality and have the potential to advance, if not transform, the frontiers of knowledge.
• NSF projects, in the aggregate, should contribute more broadly to achieving societal goals. These "Broader Impacts" may be accomplished through the research itself, through activities that are directly related to specific research projects, or through activities that are supported by, but are complementary to, the project. The project activities may be based on previously established and/or innovative methods and approaches, but in either case must be well justified.
• Meaningful assessment and evaluation of NSF funded projects should be based on appropriate metrics, keeping in mind the likely correlation between the effect of broader impacts and the resources provided to implement projects. If the size of the activity is limited, evaluation of that activity in isolation is not likely to be meaningful. Thus, assessing the effectiveness of these activities may best be done at a higher, more aggregated, level than the individual project.

With respect to the third principle, even if assessment of Broader Impacts outcomes for particular projects is done at an aggregated level, PIs are expected to be accountable for carrying out the activities described in the funded project. Thus, individual projects should include clearly stated goals, specific descriptions of the activities that the PI intends to do, and a plan in place to document the outputs of those activities.

These three merit review principles provide the basis for the merit review criteria, as well as a context within which the users of the criteria can better understand their intent.

2. Merit Review Criteria

All NSF proposals are evaluated through use of the two National Science Board approved merit review criteria. In some instances, however, NSF will employ additional criteria as required to highlight the specific objectives of certain programs and activities.

The two merit review criteria are listed below. Both criteria are to be given full consideration during the review and decision-making processes; each criterion is necessary but neither, by itself, is sufficient. Therefore, proposers must fully address both criteria. (PAPPG Chapter II.D.2.d(i). contains additional information for use by proposers in development of the Project Description section of the proposal). Reviewers are strongly encouraged to review the criteria, including PAPPG Chapter II.D.2.d(i), prior to the review of a proposal.

When evaluating NSF proposals, reviewers will be asked to consider what the proposers want to do, why they want to do it, how they plan to do it, how they will know if they succeed, and what benefits could accrue if the project is successful. These issues apply both to the technical aspects of the proposal and the way in which the project may make broader contributions. To that end, reviewers will be asked to evaluate all proposals against two criteria:

• Intellectual Merit: The Intellectual Merit criterion encompasses the potential to advance knowledge; and
• Broader Impacts: The Broader Impacts criterion encompasses the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes.

The following elements should be considered in the review for both criteria:

• Advance knowledge and understanding within its own field or across different fields (Intellectual Merit); and
• Benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes (Broader Impacts)?
• To what extent do the proposed activities suggest and explore creative, original, or potentially transformative concepts?
• Is the plan for carrying out the proposed activities well-reasoned, well-organized, and based on a sound rationale? Does the plan incorporate a mechanism to assess success?
• How well qualified is the individual, team, or organization to conduct the proposed activities?
• Are there adequate resources available to the PI (either at the home organization or through collaborations) to carry out the proposed activities?

Broader impacts may be accomplished through the research itself, through the activities that are directly related to specific research projects, or through activities that are supported by, but are complementary to, the project. NSF values the advancement of scientific knowledge and activities that contribute to achievement of societally relevant outcomes. Such outcomes include, but are not limited to: full participation of women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); improved STEM education and educator development at any level; increased public scientific literacy and public engagement with science and technology; improved well-being of individuals in society; development of a diverse, globally competitive STEM workforce; increased partnerships between academia, industry, and others; improved national security; increased economic competitiveness of the United States; and enhanced infrastructure for research and education.

Proposers are reminded that reviewers will also be asked to review the Data Management and Sharing Plan and the Mentoring Plan, as appropriate.

Additional Solicitation Specific Review Criteria

B. Review and Selection Process

Proposals submitted in response to this program solicitation will be reviewed by Ad hoc Review and/or Panel Review.

Reviewers will be asked to evaluate proposals using two National Science Board approved merit review criteria and, if applicable, additional program specific criteria. A summary rating and accompanying narrative will generally be completed and submitted by each reviewer and/or panel. The Program Officer assigned to manage the proposal's review will consider the advice of reviewers and will formulate a recommendation.

After scientific, technical and programmatic review and consideration of appropriate factors, the NSF Program Officer recommends to the cognizant Division Director whether the proposal should be declined or recommended for award. NSF strives to be able to tell proposers whether their proposals have been declined or recommended for funding within six months. Large or particularly complex proposals or proposals from new recipients may require additional review and processing time. The time interval begins on the deadline or target date, or receipt date, whichever is later. The interval ends when the Division Director acts upon the Program Officer's recommendation.

After programmatic approval has been obtained, the proposals recommended for funding will be forwarded to the Division of Grants and Agreements or the Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support for review of business, financial, and policy implications. After an administrative review has occurred, Grants and Agreements Officers perform the processing and issuance of a grant or other agreement. Proposers are cautioned that only a Grants and Agreements Officer may make commitments, obligations or awards on behalf of NSF or authorize the expenditure of funds. No commitment on the part of NSF should be inferred from technical or budgetary discussions with a NSF Program Officer. A Principal Investigator or organization that makes financial or personnel commitments in the absence of a grant or cooperative agreement signed by the NSF Grants and Agreements Officer does so at their own risk.

Once an award or declination decision has been made, Principal Investigators are provided feedback about their proposals. In all cases, reviews are treated as confidential documents. Verbatim copies of reviews, excluding the names of the reviewers or any reviewer-identifying information, are sent to the Principal Investigator/Project Director by the Program Officer. In addition, the proposer will receive an explanation of the decision to award or decline funding.

VII. Award Administration Information

A. notification of the award.

Notification of the award is made to the submitting organization by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer. Organizations whose proposals are declined will be advised as promptly as possible by the cognizant NSF Program administering the program. Verbatim copies of reviews, not including the identity of the reviewer, will be provided automatically to the Principal Investigator. (See Section VI.B. for additional information on the review process.)

B. Award Conditions

An NSF award consists of: (1) the award notice, which includes any special provisions applicable to the award and any numbered amendments thereto; (2) the budget, which indicates the amounts, by categories of expense, on which NSF has based its support (or otherwise communicates any specific approvals or disapprovals of proposed expenditures); (3) the proposal referenced in the award notice; (4) the applicable award conditions, such as Grant General Conditions (GC-1)*; or Research Terms and Conditions* and (5) any announcement or other NSF issuance that may be incorporated by reference in the award notice. Cooperative agreements also are administered in accordance with NSF Cooperative Agreement Financial and Administrative Terms and Conditions (CA-FATC) and the applicable Programmatic Terms and Conditions. NSF awards are electronically signed by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer and transmitted electronically to the organization via e-mail.

*These documents may be accessed electronically on NSF's Website at https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/award_conditions.jsp?org=NSF . Paper copies may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-8134 or by e-mail from [email protected] .

More comprehensive information on NSF Award Conditions and other important information on the administration of NSF awards is contained in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Chapter VII, available electronically on the NSF Website at https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg .

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Build America, Buy America

As expressed in Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers (86 FR 7475), it is the policy of the executive branch to use terms and conditions of Federal financial assistance awards to maximize, consistent with law, the use of goods, products, and materials produced in, and services offered in, the United States.

Consistent with the requirements of the Build America, Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117-58, Division G, Title IX, Subtitle A, November 15, 2021), no funding made available through this funding opportunity may be obligated for infrastructure projects under an award unless all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States. For additional information, visit NSF's Build America, Buy America web page

Special Award Conditions:

Award recipients should be prepared to contribute to NRT program evaluation, including participation in systematic data collection via NSF monitoring systems, contributions at NSF-sponsored PI meetings, including PI attendance at a one-day virtual orientation meeting during the first year of the project, and periodic cross-award, joint video conferences to share insights, effective practices, and evaluation findings.

C. Reporting Requirements

For all multi-year grants (including both standard and continuing grants), the Principal Investigator must submit an annual project report to the cognizant Program Officer no later than 90 days prior to the end of the current budget period. (Some programs or awards require submission of more frequent project reports). No later than 120 days following expiration of a grant, the PI also is required to submit a final annual project report, and a project outcomes report for the general public.

Failure to provide the required annual or final annual project reports, or the project outcomes report, will delay NSF review and processing of any future funding increments as well as any pending proposals for all identified PIs and co-PIs on a given award. PIs should examine the formats of the required reports in advance to assure availability of required data.

PIs are required to use NSF's electronic project-reporting system, available through Research.gov, for preparation and submission of annual and final annual project reports. Such reports provide information on accomplishments, project participants (individual and organizational), publications, and other specific products and impacts of the project. Submission of the report via Research.gov constitutes certification by the PI that the contents of the report are accurate and complete. The project outcomes report also must be prepared and submitted using Research.gov. This report serves as a brief summary, prepared specifically for the public, of the nature and outcomes of the project. This report will be posted on the NSF website exactly as it is submitted by the PI.

More comprehensive information on NSF Reporting Requirements and other important information on the administration of NSF awards is contained in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Chapter VII, available electronically on the NSF Website at https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg .

PIs will be required to submit annual and final annual project reports that differ from the standard reporting format contained in Research.gov. Instructions for preparing and submitting such reports will be provided to the PI. NRT PIs are required to submit their annual and final annual project reports through a special NRT web-based reporting system that standardizes the collection of information across NRT sites.

VIII. Agency Contacts

Please note that the program contact information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.

General inquiries regarding this program should be made to:

For questions related to the use of NSF systems contact:

• NSF Help Desk: 1-800-381-1532
• Research.gov Help Desk e-mail: [email protected]

For questions relating to Grants.gov contact:

• Grants.gov Contact Center: If the Authorized Organizational Representatives (AOR) has not received a confirmation message from Grants.gov within 48 hours of submission of application, please contact via telephone: 1-800-518-4726; e-mail: [email protected] .

IX. Other Information

The NSF website provides the most comprehensive source of information on NSF Directorates (including contact information), programs and funding opportunities. Use of this website by potential proposers is strongly encouraged. In addition, "NSF Update" is an information-delivery system designed to keep potential proposers and other interested parties apprised of new NSF funding opportunities and publications, important changes in proposal and award policies and procedures, and upcoming NSF Grants Conferences . Subscribers are informed through e-mail or the user's Web browser each time new publications are issued that match their identified interests. "NSF Update" also is available on NSF's website .

Grants.gov provides an additional electronic capability to search for Federal government-wide grant opportunities. NSF funding opportunities may be accessed via this mechanism. Further information on Grants.gov may be obtained at https://www.grants.gov .

About The National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent Federal agency created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 USC 1861-75). The Act states the purpose of the NSF is "to promote the progress of science; [and] to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare by supporting research and education in all fields of science and engineering."

NSF funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It does this through grants and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the US. The Foundation accounts for about one-fourth of Federal support to academic institutions for basic research.

NSF receives approximately 55,000 proposals each year for research, education and training projects, of which approximately 11,000 are funded. In addition, the Foundation receives several thousand applications for graduate and postdoctoral fellowships. The agency operates no laboratories itself but does support National Research Centers, user facilities, certain oceanographic vessels and Arctic and Antarctic research stations. The Foundation also supports cooperative research between universities and industry, US participation in international scientific and engineering efforts, and educational activities at every academic level.

Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities (FASED) provide funding for special assistance or equipment to enable persons with disabilities to work on NSF-supported projects. See the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide Chapter II.F.7 for instructions regarding preparation of these types of proposals.

The National Science Foundation has Telephonic Device for the Deaf (TDD) and Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) capabilities that enable individuals with hearing impairments to communicate with the Foundation about NSF programs, employment or general information. TDD may be accessed at (703) 292-5090 and (800) 281-8749, FIRS at (800) 877-8339.

The National Science Foundation Information Center may be reached at (703) 292-5111.

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Fellowship Programs The Division of Research has a long tradition of training post-graduate fellows. Our fellows work directly with our research scientists and with Kaiser Permanente physicians and clinical operations leaders to develop and implement innovative research studies. ... The Mental Health Research Network T32 Post-Doctoral Fellowship is a National ... Consortium Research Fellows Program The CRFP is a leading fellowship program that recruits, employs, funds, and mentors student and post-doctoral researchers. Through the CRFP, graduate and undergraduate students and post-doctoral Fellows are matched with government agencies that provide applied research experience in support of the U.S. Department of Defense. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships The National Science Foundation offers approximately 900 graduate fellowships each year, including additional awards for women in engineering and computer and information science. Fellowships provide three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in science, mathematics and engineering supported by the NSF. Research Fellowships Category: Post-Graduation Internships Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: James Gaither Junior Fellows Program ... National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Provides up to three years of support for U.S. graduating seniors or graduate students who plan to pursue research-based (M.S. or Ph.D.) degrees ... Individual Fellowships To provide individual research training opportunities (including international) to trainees at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels. F30. Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual Predoctoral NRSA for MD/ PhD and other Dual Degree Fellowships. Individual fellowships for predoctoral training which leads to the combined MD/PhD and other dual ... U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program 1 The Path Forward: The Future of Graduate Education, Commission on the Future of Graduate Education in the United States, 2010; Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences, American Chemical Society, 2012; Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group Report, National Institutes of Health, 2012; Understanding PhD Career Pathways for Program Improvement, Council of Graduate Schools ... Fulbright U.S. Student Program Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers fellowships for U.S. graduating college seniors, graduate students, young professionals and artists to study, conduct research, and/or teach English abroad. In addition, Critical Language Enhancement Awards are available to grantees for study of critical need foreign ... HSE University Russian Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme The Russian Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is part of the HSE University mission to promote the development of Russian academia and research. First, the program serves as a platform to develop national intellectual exchange and university collaboration. Secondly, the program furthers the renewal of academia, bringing dynamism to a community ... Department of Mathematics and Statistics Regetti Computing is sponsoring a Post Doctoral Fellowship (or Doctoral student scholarship) in quantum computer language development. Dr. Joanna Mills Flemming to head a national Collaborative Research Team ... as well as advanced instruction at the graduate and research levels. 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