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NSF offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
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$2,000,000–$3,000,000
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16 days
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NSF offers this federal opportunity for work related to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. Organizations serving National should verify the requirements below before committing proposal time.
A specific statement of funder intent has not yet been editorially reviewed. Use the official description and program priorities as the controlling source.
Projects should demonstrate a direct, substantive connection to Science and Technology and other Research and Development, Science, Research. This is directional guidance, not an eligibility determination.
Review criteria have not yet been captured. Do not assume general best practices replace the scoring criteria in the official notice.
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.
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Requirements captured
Official deadline
September 8, 2026
Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.
Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.
Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.
Complete compliance review and collect attachments.
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HHS-NIH11
Related by Research.
HHS-NIH11
Related by Research.
HHS-ACF-OFA
Related by Research.
HHS-NIH11
Related by Research.
HHS-NIH11
Related by Research.
HHS-NIH11
Related by Research.
Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 8, 2026, with 16 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/23/2026.
U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program Grant lists $2,000,000–$3,000,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $53,000,000. NSF expects to make approximately 20 awards, although the final number may vary.
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.
No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.
Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from September 8, 2026 using the preparation plan above.
