September 11, 2024
Dear Colleagues:
A strategic focus of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is fostering the growth of a globally competitive and diverse research workforce. NSF's Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) invites Principal Investigators (PIs) of active awards to submit a supplemental funding request to support the research and training of post-baccalaureate students (post-baccs) who wish to engage in research or who want to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) but have faced barriers to participation in research experiences as an undergraduate student.
For the purposes of this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), a post-bacc is defined as an individual who has a bachelor's degree but is not currently enrolled in another degree program and is not the recipient of a graduate degree. We expect that PIs will provide an intentional, mentored training effort that will develop the trainee's independence and competence as a researcher and provide them the opportunity to acquire the requisite technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills necessary to be competitive for graduate education or entry into the workforce.
NSF recognizes that barriers to participation in research at the undergraduate level persist. There are many students that complete their baccalaureate degree without the opportunity to engage in research experiences necessary to be competitive for graduate programs and other STEM career pathways.
The purpose of this DCL is to provide support for inclusive research training pathways to engage recent graduates in authentic, mentored research experiences.
NSF BIO encourages input and participation from the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and under-served communities.
By expanding the number and diversity of early-career individuals trained in the conduct of research, NSF BIO aims to mitigate the loss of talent that occurs between the attainment of a STEM undergraduate (baccalaureate) degree and entry into a STEM career pathway and, thereby, foster the growth of a competitive STEM workforce representative of the U.S. population.
PBRT supplemental funding requests will be reviewed for funding consideration upon receipt. To receive full funding consideration for FY2025, requests should be submitted by May 19th, 2025. Supplemental funding requests submitted after that date will be considered if funds are available.
NSF BIO will consider supplemental funding requests for up to 12 months of participant support on active BIO-supported awards. Although trainees are expected to do full time research, PIs should consider the individual needs of the participants so that they are able to balance their family or other obligations.
To be eligible, trainees must have received a baccalaureate college degree in a relevant field before the start of the training period, and ideally within four years prior to the start date. Individuals who have a graduate degree or who are accepted into, or already participating in, graduate programs are not eligible. Trainees must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a permanent resident of the United States.
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Address: National Science Foundation Alexandria, VA 22314
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