GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $3M, one-time grant
One-time submission, due September 8, 2026
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
NSF NRT is highly competitive with a limited number of awards issued annually nationwide.
Exact acceptance rates are not listed in the source, but NSF grants at this funding level are known to be selective. Only institutions with strong research infrastructure and faculty are typically competitive.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm your institution's eligibility and identify faculty leads — 1-2 weeks
Develop a graduate traineeship program concept and team — 4-8 weeks
Prepare and submit the full application via grants.gov — 4-6 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
This is a one-time submission opportunity with a deadline of September 8, 2026, so institutions have time to build a strong proposal rather than rush.
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