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NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program 2018

PostedNovember 3, 2017
To:Chairs and Administrators, Departments in the Biological, Physical & Social Sciences; Associate Deans for Research, School/College Research Administrators
From:Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Education
Date:November 03, 2017
Subject:NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Program 2018 NSF 18-507

Deadline

Deadline for Internal Review:November 22, 2017

Project Description

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program is designed to encourage the development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative models for STEM graduate education training. The 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 research areas, through the use of a comprehensive traineeship model that is innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs. For FY2018, proposals are requested in any interdisciplinary research theme of national priority, with special emphasis on two high priority areas: (1) Harnessing the Data Revolution (HDR) and (2) Innovations at the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water Systems (INFEWS). HDR is expected to continue as a priority research area for FY2019 and FY2020 competitions, along with a new priority area to be announced in 2018.

The NRT program addresses workforce development, emphasizing broad participation, and institutional capacity building needs in graduate education. 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 are encouraged. NRT especially welcomes proposals that will pair well with the efforts of NSF INCLUDES to develop STEM talent from all sectors and groups in our society (https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/nsfincludes/index.jsp). Collaborations are encouraged between NRT proposals and existing NSF INCLUDES projects, provided the collaboration strengthens both projects.

Amount per Award: Total Budget of $3 mil
Duration of Award: 5 Years
Number of Awards: 10-12

Eligibility

UW–Madison may participate in two proposals.  Participation includes serving as a lead organization, non-lead organization, or subawardee on any proposal.

An individual may serve as Lead Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on only one proposal submitted to the NRT program per annual competition.

Website

The following link contains additional information on the program and specific application instructions:
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18507/nsf18507.htm

Internal Competition Application Instructions

Applications for Internal Review

To submit your application, follow this link: https://inic-uwmadison.fluidreview.com/

Please include the following information:

  • The name and contact information for the Principal Investigator (PI)
  • List of internal and external participants and affiliations
  • Proposed Research Theme
  • 2 – 3 Page Description of the proposed project addressing the intent of the NSF NRT Program Solicitation.

Sponsor Deadlines

Letters of Intent are due to NSF by December 06, 2017. Applications are due to NSF by February 06, 2018.

Questions?

Contact grants@research.wisc.edu.