Limited Submission Opportunity: National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program 2025
OBJECTIVES
The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program supports 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 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.
The NRT Program accepts proposals in any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national importance and encourages specific priority research areas that change periodically. All interdisciplinary or convergent research themes should align with NSF or other national STEM research priority areas and have high potential to develop novel, innovative practices in graduate education. Proposals should describe the importance of the NRT project’s thematic focus to the Nation and the particular need to train students for a variety of careers in that thematic area.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding is distributed by track as follows:
NRT Track 1: up to $3,000,000 for 5 years (12-14 awards each year)
NRT Track 2: up to $2,000,000 for 5 years (4-6 awards each year) – R1 institutions are not eligible for this track, though BU can be a non-lead collaborator.
ELIGIBILITY
BU may forward 2 total applications per competition/year as the lead or non-lead institution.
An individual may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on only one (1) proposal submitted to the NRT program per annual competition.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS
Interested candidates should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by: 6/16/2025
- Short Questions outlined in InfoReady Review
- Letter of recommendation from the appropriate Department Chair, Center Director, or Dean
- 2-page Proposal Summary describing the research area and theme, the training plan, and any proposed partner institutions
- Up-to-date CV of PIPrincipal Investigator View Boston University's policy on...
As necessary, a faculty committee will review internal applications and select institutional nominees. The Office of Research will work together with the nominees to gather supporting materials for applicants to submit by 9/8/2025.
DEADLINES
Internal Materials Due: Monday, June 16, 2025 by 11:59 pm ET
Anticipated Notification Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
External Deadline: Monday, September 8, 2025 by 5:00 pm ET