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Updates
The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship annual meeting highlights 10 years of building the STEM workforce
November 19, 2024
The U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship celebrates 10 years of impact
October 14, 2024
Investing in the quantum workforce: Two unique NRTs support a new generation of quantum technology leaders
October 7, 2024
NRT PI recognized for receiving MacArthur Foundation 2024 'Genius' grant
October 1, 2024
NSF Research Traineeship announces new awards celebrating 10 years of preparing today's graduate students for tomorrow's STEM careers
September 27, 2024
Q&A: Approaches to broadening participation in STEM graduate education
September 1, 2024
NRT Informational Webinars
August 21, 2024
New program solicitation: NSF Research Traineeship (NRT)
August 19, 2024
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Overview:
Empowering a new generation of STEM innovators
Discoveries in science and technology will shape our collective future. From harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence to combating climate change, STEM researchers are uncovering solutions to the most critical scientific and societal challenges.
The U.S. National Science Foundation's Research Traineeship Program is empowering a new generation of scientists with the tools to pioneer needed innovation.
By transforming the STEM graduate education experience — blending cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research training with comprehensive, inclusive professional development — the program prepares future scientists to make discoveries of national and global significance.
Credit: Navajo Technical University
NRT by the numbers
Number of projects awarded
(202 Awards)
States with funded NRT projects, including the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 20 EPSCoR* jurisdictions
US Institutions with NRT funding, including 39 non-R1 institutions and 23 Minority Serving Institutions, including 6 HBCUs
Trainees prepared through NRT funding
*Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research
Research themes:
From the implications of artificial intelligence to fighting climate change in the Arctic, NSF's research traineeships are driving research on national and global priorities.
Impact and innovation:
NSF has invested more than $400 million in research traineeships to give trainees the tools and knowledge to become innovative, high-impact leaders.
Meet the researchers:
From the lab to the field, learn how research trainees and principal investigators are driving cutting-edge research through innovative STEM graduate education.