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NSF Research Traineeship Program (NRT)

NSF NRT — Research Traineeship (Seed)

Supports graduate training programs in United States universities for interdisciplinary research and STEM innovation.

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The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) programme funds graduate training at US institutions of higher education through innovative, evidence-based approaches that prepare students for careers in STEM fields, with particular emphasis on emerging interdisciplinary research areas. Awards are made to universities or colleges that grant graduate degrees in NSF-supported STEM disciplines; the institution ap…

What this grant funds

Innovative graduate training programs at U.S. universities in emerging interdisciplinary STEM research areas, with emphasis on evidence-based approaches to preparing trainees for diverse career paths.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nsf.gov