Limited Submission: NSF NRT (NSF Research Traineeship)
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.
Eligibility
Proposals are requested that address any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national priority, as noted above.
The NRT program addresses workforce development, emphasizing broad participation, and institutional capacity building needs in graduate education. The program encourages proposals that involve strategic collaborations with the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, national laboratories, field stations, teaching and learning centers, informal science centers, and academic partners. NRT especially welcomes proposals that include partnership with NSF Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) and leverage INCLUDES project efforts to develop STEM talent from all sectors and groups in our society (https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/big_ideas/includes.jsp). Collaborations between NRT proposals and existing NSF INCLUDES projects should strengthen both NRT and INCLUDES projects.
As a limited program NSF allows each institution to submit only two (2) proposals. For SIUE nominees the full application is due to NSF on November 14, 2024 (the deadline was changed this year)
Award Description
- 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.
- Anticipated Funding Amount: $55,000,000
- Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.
Timeline for the SIUE Internal Competition Submission (updated for 2024)
- Letter of Intent due in Kuali Build for the NSF Research Traineeship by 4:30pm on September 10, 2024.
- If an internal competition is needed, pre-submission materials for the NSF Research Traineeship by 4:30pm on September 19, 2024.
- Notification of selection to submit full proposal to NSF by the September 27, 2024.
Selection Criteria for the SIUE Internal Competition
In order to coordinate the selection of SIUE's two institutional proposals, the Office of Research and Projects asks interested faculty members to do the following. In the event only two faculty indicate interest no internal review process will occur.
By 4:30pm on September 19, 2024, pre-submission materials due in Kuali Build for the NSF Research Traineeship.
- Narrative of 3-5 pages (following the NSF guidelines).
- Subsections include: research and contribution; broader impact and intellectual merit; methods and work plan; competencies, skills and access; final product and dissemination.
- Budget Justification outlining initial estimated budget amounts and fund use
- 2-page, single-spaced curriculum vitae with the following sections containing information most pertinent to your proposed project: Current and Past Positions; Education; Awards and Honors; Publications; Other Relevant Professional Activities and Accomplishments
*These must be submitted in a single pdf in the order indicated on the application form.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans. Faculty with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (618) 650-2333.
Internal submissions will be reviewed by an ad hoc committee of experts. Only two successful SIUE internal applicants will be invited to prepare and submit full proposals to the NSF.
Timeline for Full Submission to NSF
The two successful nominees will work with the SIUE Office of Research and Projects to:
- Create a proposal in Kuali Research on September 30, 2024.
- Revise and prepare materials for the external grant submission to NSF. The applicant will revise materials according to the internal reviewers' suggestions.
- Applicants will work with ORP staff to successfully route the complete proposal in Kuali Research by October 31, 2024.
- NSF deadline for full submission to agency (only for SIUE-nominated applicants) is by 5:00pm on November 14, 2024. Proposal is fully routed through Kuali Research and submitted in Research.gov with the assistance of the SIUE Office of Research and Projects.
Other Resources
For further information or questions regarding the competition, please contact siueresearch@siue.edu.
