nsf research traineeship proposal writing workshop (nrt

NSF Research Traineeship(NRT)

CISE Proposal Writing WorkshopSeptember 18, 2020

Daniel DeneckeVinod LohaniJohn Weishampel

NRT Program Directors

NSF Research Traineeship

Encouraging the development of innovative models for

interdisciplinary/convergent STEM graduate training

Key Traineeship Elements

• Interdisciplinary/Convergent Research & Training

• Inclusive Workforce Development

• Institutional transformation

Architecture of an NRT

Interdisciplinary/Convergent Research

ConvergenceTrans-

disciplinaryInter-

disciplinaryCross-

disciplinaryMulti-

disciplinaryIntra-

disciplinary


ConvergenceTrans-

disciplinaryInter-

disciplinaryCross-

disciplinaryMulti-

disciplinaryIntra-

disciplinary

Working with others from different

disciplines, each using their disciplinary

knowledge

Working in one discipline, but

considering the perspective or tools

in another discipline


ConvergenceTrans-

disciplinaryInter-

disciplinaryCross-

disciplinaryMulti-

disciplinaryIntra-

disciplinary

Integrating knowledge and methods

from different disciplines, resulting in a

synthesis of approaches

Research driven by a compelling

problem with deep integration across

disciplines, potentially leading to new

frameworks, paradigms or disciplines

Creating a new approach beyond

disciplinary perspectives


• Open but must address an area of national priority

• FY2021: some areas encouraged

FY2020 Priority Areas

HDR

FW-HTF

WoU

NNA

QL

URoL

Training

PI-shaped training model Comb-shaped training model

Training

• Integrate training and research

• Do not extend time to degree

• Carefully consider the content-area and career-aligned skillsets

• Who is a trainee?

Workforce Development

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

doctoral master's

ED: 4-yr

ED: 2-yr

ED: Precollege

GOVT

BUSINESS/INDUSTRY

NCSES 2016 Survey of Doctorate Recipients


28%

32%

71%

60%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Teaching

Management andsales

Research andDevelopment

Basic or AppliedResearch

NCSES 2016 Survey of Doctorate Recipients


Engage Diverse Cohorts of Students

For FY2020 - Proposers were required to present a TABLE in the proposal with quantitative data showing the recruitment and retention outcomes of participating departments for the five years preceding the submission date, including time-to-degree completion.

Institutional Change

• Align with mission of institution Please note institutional letter requirements

• Expectations of sustainability


How do you know if your NRT model is working?

Evaluation & Assessment are critical project components

• Unbiased evaluator• Include evaluator in the proposal

preparation• Ensure program is benefiting from

feedback (formative and summative assessment)

NSF & NRT Merit Review Criteria

FY2020 NRT-specific criteria• Integration of research & education• Interdisciplinarity/Convergence• Professional development/training • Integrating diversity• Evaluation

NSF criteria• Intellectual merit: research & training/eval• Broader impacts: beyond diversity

NRT Proposal Preparation Tips

Follow the solicitation guidelines

Heed all “musts” and check all checkboxes

• Allow sufficient time for submission by deadline

• Heed institutional and PI and/or co-PI limitations regarding #’s of submissions

• Pay attention to limits and guidelines on:• institutional letter of support and/or

• Required letters of collaboration from other NRT-eligible organizations that appear in the budget and/or

• Other, optional letters of support

• New NSF-wide PAPPG and Biosketch guidelines

NSF Research Traineeship

Questions?

CISE Proposal Writing WorkshopSeptember 18, 2020

Daniel DeneckeVinod LohaniJohn Weishampel

NRT Program Directors

nsf research traineeship proposal writing workshop (nrt

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