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U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

Project Instrument
Version: Draft
Prepared by CBS and NSF

This instrument is filled out by the Principal Investigator (PI), Project Coordinator, and any Co-PI to whom the PI has granted permission.

This instrument can only be submitted to NSF by the PI.

The public reporting burden of this collection of information is estimated to average 30 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering data to answer the questions, and responding to the questions. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB number, nor may it collect individuals’ responses unless the number is displayed. The burden number for this collection is 3145-0263. Send comments regarding this data collection or burden estimate to Suzanne H. Plimpton, Reports Clearance Officer, National Science Foundation, 401 Dulany Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone (703) 292–7556; or send an email to [email protected].
1 Table of Contents
1	Table of Contents	2
2	Survey Preparation Checklist	6
3	Update Trainee List	7
4	International Experiences	16
5	Project Personnel	19
6	Project Goals and Logic Model	25
7	Collaborations	27
8	Products*	40
9	Trainee Preparation	60
10	Recruitment and Retention Strategies	71
11	Outreach Activities	79
12	Project Evaluation and Advisory Committee	82
13	Institutional Impacts	85
14	Changes/Problems	87
15	Final Submission to NSF	89

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1.1 Conventions in this document
The conventions described below are an attempt to render dynamic UI elements and interactive content and behaviors in this static word document.
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Radio Button (select one in the group)
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Checkbox (select any in the group)


Textbox (enter text)
Option 1
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Dropdown box (Select one)
Searchable list of things

A search box that will narrow the results as the user types, e.g., states and countries
Date Picker

When the user selects the control a date picker will appear. They can also enter the date via the keyboard.
Single Add

As the user types a list of matching values will appear in a dropdown list. The user can click on an entry in the list, and it will be added to the textbox in a pill format. If the string of characters is new the user can hit tab/enter and the new value will also turn into a pill.

Multi Add

Same as Single Add but the user will then be able to enter further values. This is an example:

[Button]
A button that performs an action. Added for context around managing lists and final submit
<Information>
Text in angle brackets is inserted by the system and is read-only.
[Read only]
These data are read-only and can only be changed by contacting support.
[Read only after first year]

The data are read-only after the first year. After the first year these data can only be changed by contacting support
[Preloaded]
These data are pre-loaded at the beginning of the reporting period.
[Copied]
These data are copied from the previous year when preparing for a new reporting period.
[Change management]
These data are subject to other rules when they change.
{Skip Ref A-Z}
Indicates that a response to this question affects other questions after it.
{Skip when A-Z}
Indicates that the question should be skipped if the skip reference meets a certain criterion
This is instructional text
Instructions to the respondents


2 Survey Preparation Checklist
✓
Update Trainee List
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Add International Experiences

[Open Trainee Surveys]


3 Update Trainee List
3.1 How do NRT trainees in your program earn their degree?
Mark all that apply.
Required
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Trainees earn their degrees from the NRT multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary program.
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Trainees earn their degrees from traditional single-discipline departments.
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Trainees earn their degrees from multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary programs, centers, or units other than NRT.
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Other (certificates, etc.) {Skip Ref A}
3.1.1.1.1 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if A unchecked}
Limit 5 items
Multi Add
3.2 What is the intended average duration of support for trainees that receive NRT stipends?
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[Change management]
1 Year
1-2 Years
2 Years
More than 2 years


3.3 List of Funded NRT Trainees
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Respondents can enter as many funded trainees as they wish.

    • Trainee 1 [Edit], [Delete], [Left Project], [Move to Unfunded]
    • Trainee 2 [Edit], [Delete], [Left Project], [Move to Unfunded]

[Add Funded Trainee]

3.3.1 Add / Edit an NRT Funded Trainee
Note: Information that your trainees provide will not be available to you.  However, you will have access to a monitoring system that allows you to see the progress of their submissions, i.e., which sections they have successfully completed.
3.3.1.1.1.1 First Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
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[Change management]

3.3.1.1.1.2 Middle Name or Initial
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[Read only]
[Change management]

3.3.1.1.1.3 Last Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

3.3.1.1.1.4 Email Address
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

3.3.1.1.1.5 When did the trainee first enroll in graduate study at this institution?
Required
(mm/yyyy)
[Copied]
[Read only after first year]
Date Picker
3.3.1.1.1.6 When did the trainee first begin receiving NRT funding?
Required
(mm/yyyy)
[Copied]
[Read only after first year]
Date Picker
3.3.1.1.1.7 Did the trainee receive a stipend from the NRT program? (Note: A trainee who received NRT funding for any or all of the current reporting period is an NRT Funded Trainee.)
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}
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Yes
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No
3.3.1.1.1.8 Enter the number of months the trainee was funded by NRT.  If the trainee received NRT funding for a portion of a month, please round up to the nearest whole number.
Required if above is Funded Trainee
{Skip if A is “No”}
1 Month
2 Months
3 Months
4 Months
5 Months
6 Months
7 Months
8 Months
9 Months
10 Months
11 Months
12 Months
3.3.1.1.1.9 Current NRT faculty advisor(s)
Read-only list (entered by the trainee on their instrument)
    • Faculty Advisor 1
    • Faculty Advisor 2
3.3.1.1.1.10 Is the trainee currently an active participant in this NRT project (e.g., still engaged in NRT program activities)?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref B}
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Yes
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No
3.3.1.1.1.11 Date trainee left project
{Skip if B is “Yes”}
(mm/yyyy)
Date picker
3.3.1.1.1.12 Please describe the current situation that best describes this NRT trainee.
Select one.
Required
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Has not yet graduated but is pursuing a Ph.D. at your institution
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Has not yet graduated but is pursuing a master’s degree at your institution
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Has graduated from your institution with a Ph.D. {Skip Ref C} 

3.3.1.1.2 Enter month/year of Ph.D. graduation
(mm/yyyy)
{Skip if C is unchecked}

Date picker
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Has graduated from your institution with a master’s degree {Skip Ref D}

3.3.1.1.3 Enter month/year of master’s degree graduation
(mm/yyyy)
{Skip if D is unchecked}

Date picker
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Has left your institution without earning a degree {Skip Ref E}

3.3.1.1.4 Enter month/year departed institution
(mm/yyyy)
{Skip if E is unchecked}

Date picker

3.4 List of Non-Funded-NRT Trainees
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Respondents can enter as many non-funded trainees as they wish.

    • Trainee 1 [Edit], [Delete], [Left Project], [Move to Funded]
    • Trainee 2 [Edit], [Delete], [Left Project], [Move to Funded]

[Add Unfunded Trainee]
3.4.1 Add / Edit a Non-NRT Funded Trainee
Note: Information that your trainees provide will not be available to you.  However, you will have access to a monitoring system that allows you to see the progress of their submissions, i.e., which sections they have successfully completed.
3.4.1.1.1.1 First Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
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[Read only]
[Change management]

3.4.1.1.1.2 Middle Initial or Name
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

3.4.1.1.1.3 Last Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

3.4.1.1.1.4 Email Address
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]


3.4.1.1.1.5 When did the trainee first enroll in graduate study at this institution?
gRequired
(mm/yyyy)
[Copied]
[Read only after first year]
Date picker
3.4.1.1.1.6 When did the trainee first begin participating in the NRT project?
Required
(mm/yyyy)
[Copied]
[Read only after first year]
Date picker
3.4.1.1.1.7 Has the trainee been engaged in NRT activities, research, education, or training?
Select one.
Required
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Yes
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No
3.4.1.1.1.8 Current NRT faculty advisor(s)
Read-only list (entered by the trainee on their instrument)
    • Faculty Advisor 1
    • Faculty Advisor 2
3.4.1.1.1.9 Please indicate – to the best of your knowledge – the sources of support the trainee received.
Mark all that apply.
Required
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Fellowship, scholarship
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Dissertation grant
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Teaching, research, or other assistantship
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Traineeship
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Internship, clinical residency
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Employer reimbursement/assistance
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Foreign (non-U.S.) support
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Personal sources: This may include loans, personal savings, personal earnings (aside from sources listed above), partner’s or family’s earnings or savings. 
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Unknown
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Other {Skip Ref A}
3.4.1.1.1.10 If other type, please specify:
{Skip if A is unchecked}
Limit 100 characters

3.4.1.1.1.11 Is the trainee currently an active participant in this NRT project (e.g., still engaged in NRT program activities)?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref B}
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Yes
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No
3.4.1.1.1.12 Date trainee left project
{Skip if B is “Yes”}
(mm/yyyy)
Date picker
3.4.1.1.1.13 Please describe the current situation that best describes this non-NRT funded trainee.
Select one.
Required
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Has not yet graduated but is pursuing a Ph.D. at your institution
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Has not yet graduated but is pursuing a master’s degree at your institution
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Has graduated from your institution with a Ph.D. {Skip Ref C}

3.4.1.1.1.14 Enter month/year of Ph.D. graduation
{Skip if C is unchecked}
(mm/yyyy)

Date picker
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Has graduated from your institution with a master’s degree {Skip Ref D}

3.4.1.1.1.15 Enter month/year of master’s degree graduation
{Skip if D is unchecked}
(mm/yyyy)

Date picker
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Has left your institution without earning a degree {Skip Ref E}

3.4.1.1.1.16 Enter month/year departed institution
{Skip if E is unchecked}
(mm/yyyy)

Date picker



4 International Experiences 
4.1.1 Did your NRT project involve any international experiences?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}
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Yes
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No

{Skip if A is “No” - Begin}
4.1.2 Please enter an International Experience for each country trainees visited
Respondents can enter as many International Experiences as they wish.

    • International Experience 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • International Experience 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add International Experience]

{Skip A End}
4.1.2.1 Add International Experience
4.1.2.1.1 Country
Select one. 
Required
Searchable list of all countries
4.1.2.1.2 Estimated start date
Required 
(mm/yyyy)
Date picker
4.1.2.1.3 Estimated end date
Required 
(mm/yyyy)
Date picker 
4.1.2.1.4 Trainees involved:
Mark all that apply.  Selection is made from trainees participating in the current award.
Required
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Trainee 1
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Trainee 2
4.1.2.1.5 Which of the following international actions or work in this country involved trainees?
Mark all that apply.
Required
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Trainees attended conferences/workshops.
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Trainees undertook coursework/training.
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Trainees worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in industrial settings.
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Trainees worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in academic settings.
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Trainees worked, conducted research/field work, or interned in other settings (e.g., national laboratories, nongovernmental organizations).
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Other international actions/work. {Skip Ref A}
4.1.2.1.6 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if A unchecked}
Limit 5 items
Multi Add



Project Personnel
The following items are collected for project personnel for the purposes of initiating accounts to access their individual surveys and/or project survey. Note that Project Coordinator information is for the purpose of accessing the Project Survey Only, they do not complete an individual survey: First Name; Middle Initial or Name; Last Name; Email Address; Phone; Phone Extension (if applicable).
4.2 Coordinator(s)
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Respondents can enter as many Coordinators as they wish.
    • Coordinator 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Coordinator 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Project Coordinator]
4.2.1 Add / Edit a Project Coordinator
4.2.1.1 First Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.2.1.2 Middle Initial or Name
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.2.1.3 Last Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.2.1.4 Email Address
Required
Limit 200 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]


4.3 Evaluator(s)
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Respondents can enter as many Evaluators as they wish.
    • Evaluator 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Evaluator 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Evaluator]
4.3.1 Add / Edit Evaluator
4.3.1.1 First Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.3.1.2 Middle Initial or Name
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.3.1.3 Last Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.3.1.4 Email Address
Required
Limit 200 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.3.1.5 Is this individual considered an internal or external evaluator for the program?
Select one.
Required
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Internal
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External
4.3.1.6 Institution Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
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4.3.1.7 Department at Institution
Limit 200 characters
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4.3.1.8 Institution’s City
Required
Limit 200 characters
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4.3.1.9 Institution’s State
Required
[Copied]
Searchable dropdown containing all states
4.3.1.10 ZIP Code
Required
Limit 5 characters
[Copied]

4.3.1.11 Phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Required
Limit 10 characters
[Copied]

4.3.1.12 Extension
Limit 5 characters
[Copied]


4.4 CO-PIs and Faculty Participants
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Respondents can enter as many CO-PIs and Faculty Participants as they wish.

    • CO-PI 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Faculty Participant 1 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add CO-PI or Faculty Participant]


4.4.1 Add / Edit Co-PI or Faculty Participant
4.4.1.1 First Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.4.1.2 Middle Initial or Name
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.4.1.3 Last Name
Required
Limit 50 characters
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.4.1.4 Email Address
Required
Limit 200 characters 
[Copied]
[Read only]
[Change management]

4.4.1.5 Role in Project:
Select one.
Required
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Co-PI
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Faculty Participant


5 Project Goals and Logic Model
Please briefly describe the major goals and objectives (both overall and current reporting period) for interdisciplinary research, education, and training efforts.  In addition, include a brief description of the education and training model adopted by your project, and upload your logic model.

5.1 Describe the overall project goals and objectives.
Required
Limit 1000 characters
[Copied]

5.2 Describe the project goals and objectives for the current reporting period.
Required
Limit 1000 characters

5.3 Upload logic model (PDF):
Required
[Copied]

 [Upload]
5.4 Please indicate the estimated size of the graduate student population benefitting from your project. This population includes both NRT funded and non-NRT- funded trainees as well as other graduate students that may participate in some of the NRT activities.
Required



6 Collaborations
6.1 Were there active collaborations outside of your university through your NRT project?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}
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Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}

Examples of collaborations include other academic institutions (including NRT partners), industrial or corporate partners, government agencies and laboratories, and nonprofit organizations.  If you are in doubt about whether to include information on a specific relationship between your NRT project and another organization, please include the information.
6.2 Collaborations
At least one collaboration required if ‘Yes’
    • Collaboration 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Collaboration 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Collaboration]

{End Skip A}

6.2.1 Add / Edit Collaboration
6.2.1.1 Briefly describe this collaboration
Limit 1000 characters
[Copied]

6.2.1.2 Accomplishments and outcomes: Please describe all key accomplishments or outcomes (not activities) of this collaboration.
Limit 1000 characters

6.2.1.3 Academic partners
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    • Academic Partnership 1 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Academic Partner]
6.2.1.4 Government partners
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    • Government Partnership 1 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Government Partner]
6.2.1.5 Corporate or industry partners
[Copied]
    • Corporate Partnership 1 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Corporate Partner]
6.2.1.6 Other partners
[Copied]
    • Other Partnership 1 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Other Partner]
6.2.2 Add / Edit Academic Partner
6.2.2.1 Institution/Organization name
Limit 200 characters
[Copied]

6.2.2.2 Type of academic partner
Mark all that apply.
Required
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Ph.D.-granting institution
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Non-Ph.D.-granting institution
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Minority-serving institution
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K–12 institution
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Foreign-based institution
6.2.2.3 Activities
Mark all that apply.
Required
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Facilities: NRT trainees use the partner’s facilities for project activities.
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Collaborative Research/Teaching: The partner’s students and/or personnel work with NRT project staff on collaborative research/teaching.
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Personnel Exchange: NRT trainees and/or partner’s students or personnel use each other’s facilities or work at each other’s sites on an ad hoc or as-needed basis.
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Internships: NRT trainees work in the partner’s facilities specifically as interns.
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Financial Arrangement: the arrangement with the partner involves exchange of funds. {Skip Ref A}
6.2.2.4 Funding arrangement
{Skip if A is unchecked}
Mark all that apply.
Required
[Copied]

Subaward to partner
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NRT project provides subaward to the partner for the purposes of providing NRT traineeship stipends to trainees. 
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NRT project provides subaward to the partner for the purposes of providing services or support to NRT trainees.

Partner provides funding
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The partner provides funding to the NRT project specifically for NRT trainees in any way (e.g., internships, travel, training).
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The partner provides funding to the NRT project for research, curriculum, or other project activities but not directly for trainees.

Other
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Other {Skip Ref B}

6.2.2.4.1.1 Please specify:
{Skip if B is unchecked}


6.2.3 Add / Edit Government Partner
6.2.3.1 Organization name
Limit 200 characters
[Copied]

6.2.3.2 Type of government agency
Please select the one you feel is the best option.
Required
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U.S. Federal agency or department
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U.S. Federal laboratory or research facility
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Foreign institution or foreign government/agency {Skip Ref A}
6.2.3.3 If foreign, please indicate country:
[Copied]
{Skip if A is unchecked}
Searchable dropdown containing all countries
6.2.3.4 Activities
Mark all that apply.
Required
[Copied]
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Facilities: NRT trainees use the partner’s facilities for project activities.
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Collaborative Research/Teaching: The partner’s students and/or personnel work with NRT project staff on collaborative research/teaching.
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Personnel Exchange: NRT trainees and/or partner’s students or personnel use each other’s facilities or work at each other’s sites on an ad hoc or as-needed basis.
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Internships: NRT trainees work in a partner’s facilities specifically as interns.
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Financial Arrangement: the arrangement with the partner involves exchange of funds. {Skip Ref B}
6.2.3.5 Funding arrangement
{Skip if B is unchecked}
Mark all that apply.
Required
[Copied]

Subaward to collaborator/partner

NRT project provides subaward to partner for the purposes of providing NRT traineeship stipends to trainees. 
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NRT project provides subaward to partner for the purposes of providing services or support to NRT trainees.

Partner Provides Funding

The partner provides funding to the NRT project specifically for NRT trainees in any way (e.g., internships, travel, training).
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The partner provides funding to the NRT project for research, curriculum, or other project activities but not directly for trainees.

Other

Other {Skip Ref C}
6.2.3.6 If other, please specify:
{Skip if C is unchecked}


6.2.4 Add / Edit Corporate or Industrial Partner
6.2.4.1 Business name
[Copied]
Limit 200 characters

6.2.4.2 Corporate headquarters
[Copied]
Select one.
Required
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U.S.-based company
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Foreign-based company
6.2.4.3 Please select the sector that best describes the business of your corporate partner
Select one.
Required
[Copied]
Goods Producing
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Construction
Manufacturing
Mining
Service-Providing
Educational services
Financial activity services
Health care and social assistance services
Information services
Leisure and hospitality services
Professional and business services 
Public administration
Utilities
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Federal government
State and local government
Other services
6.2.4.4 Activities
Mark all that apply.
Required
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Facilities: NRT trainees use the partner’s facilities for project activities.
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Collaborative Research/Teaching: The partner’s students and/or personnel work with NRT project staff on collaborative research/teaching.
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Personnel Exchange: NRT trainees and/or partner’s students or personnel use each other’s facilities or work at each other’s sites on an ad hoc or as-needed basis.
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Internships: NRT trainees work in a partner’s facilities specifically as interns.
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Financial Arrangement: the arrangement with the partner involves exchange of funds. {Skip Ref A}
6.2.4.5 Funding arrangement
{Skip if A is unchecked}
Mark all that apply.
Required
[Copied]

Subaward to partner

NRT project provides subaward to the partner for the purposes of providing NRT traineeship stipends to trainees. 

NRT project provides subaward to the partner for the purposes of providing services or support to NRT trainees.

Partner Provides Funding

The partner provides funding to the NRT project specifically for NRT trainees in any way (e.g., internships, travel, training).

The partner provides funding to the NRT project for research, curriculum, or other project activities but not directly for trainees.

Other

Other {Skip ref B}
6.2.4.6 If other, please specify:
{Skip if B is unchecked}


6.2.5 Add / Edit Other Partner
6.2.5.1 Organization name
Limit 200 characters
[Copied]

6.2.5.2 Activities
Mark all that apply.
Required
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Facilities: NRT trainees use the partner’s facilities for project activities.
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Collaborative Research/Teaching: The partner’s students and/or personnel work with NRT project staff on collaborative research/teaching.

Personnel Exchange: NRT trainees and/or partner’s students or personnel use each other’s facilities or work at each other’s sites on an ad hoc or as-needed basis.

Internships: NRT trainees work in the partner’s facilities specifically as interns.

 Financial Arrangement: the arrangement with the partner involves exchange of funds. {Skip Ref A}
6.2.5.3 Funding arrangement
{Skip if A is unchecked}
Mark all that apply.
Required
[Copied]

Subaward to partner

NRT project provides subaward to the partner for the purposes of providing NRT traineeship stipends to trainees. 

NRT project provides subaward to the partner for the purposes of providing services or support to NRT trainees.

Partner Provides Funding

The partner provides funding to the NRT project specifically for NRT trainees in any way (e.g., internships, travel, training).

The partner provides funding to the NRT project for research, curriculum, or other project activities but not directly for trainees.

Other
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Other {Skip Ref B}

6.2.5.4 If other, please specify:
{Skip if B is unchecked}



7 Accomplishments and Impacts
Note: For the final system, there will be short, generalized examples included.
7.1 Do you have any accomplishments and impacts to report?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
7.2 Please describe any accomplishments and impacts that:
    • Demonstrate how your NRT project has been effective in attaining the interdisciplinary research goals you originally set out to achieve.
    • Illustrate exceptional added value to the trainees’ educational experiences.
    • Involved either a single trainee or a group of trainees and was made possible through the participation of trainees in your NRT project.

If appropriate, include evidence from the evaluation that supports these outcomes.

While we do not limit the number of responses that you can enter, we expect to see 1-3 Accomplishments and Impacts in a typical reporting period.

Respondents can enter as many Accomplishments and Impacts as they wish.
    • Accomplishment and Impact 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Accomplishment and Impact 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Accomplishment and Impact]

{Skip A End}
7.3 Add Accomplishment and Impact
7.3.1 Accomplishment and Impact
Required
Limit 1000 characters

7.3.2 Aspects
Mark all that apply.
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This accomplishment / impact has been effective in attaining the interdisciplinary research goals you originally set out to achieve
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This accomplishment / impact illustrates exceptional added value to the trainees’ educational experiences

This accomplishment / impact involved either a single trainee or a group of trainees and was made possible through the participation of trainees in your NRT project
7.3.3 If this accomplishment / impact resulted from one or more international experiences, please indicate those that are applicable.
Mark all that apply.
List is generated from the list of international experiences in the current reporting period

International experience 1

International experience 2

8 Products*

Only products published or completed during the reporting period should be included; planned or in-press products should be reported in a subsequent report, after publication.  Enter all products into the reporting system; do not upload as a pdf file.  Published journal or conference papers are to be deposited in the NSF Public Access Repository (NSF-PAR). Products should be included for both NRT funded and non-NRT funded trainees. All products resulting from the project should acknowledge federal support.
8.1 Journal or Juried Conference Paper
8.1.1.1.1 Did your NRT project publish any Journal or Juried Conference Papers?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.1.1.1.2 List of Journal or Juried Conference Papers
    • Journal or Juried Conference Paper 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Journal or Juried Conference Paper 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Journal or Juried Conference Paper 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Journal or Juried Conference Paper]

{End Skip A}

8.1.2 Add Journal or Juried Conference Paper
8.1.2.1.1 Publication status
Select one.
Required
[Copied]
Published
Accepted
Awaiting publication
Submitted
Under review
Other
8.1.2.1.2 Citation
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.1.2.1.3 Title
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.1.2.1.4 Abstract
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.1.2.1.5 Author(s)
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.1.2.1.6 Publication date
mm/dd/yyyy
Date Picker
8.1.2.1.7 NSF PAR ID

8.1.2.1.8 Journal Name

8.1.2.1.9 Volume

8.1.2.1.10 Issue

8.1.2.1.11 Page range or eLocation ID

8.1.2.1.12 ISSN

8.1.2.1.13 Publisher


8.2 Book
8.2.1.1.1 Did your NRT project publish any Books?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.2.1.1.2 List of Books
    • Book 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Book 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Book 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Book]

{End Skip A}
8.2.2 Add Book
8.2.2.1.1 Publication status
Select one.
Required
Published
Accepted
Awaiting publication
Submitted
Under review
Other
8.2.2.1.2 Author(s)
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.2.2.1.3 Title
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.2.2.1.4 Book Edition

8.2.2.1.5 Book Volume

8.2.2.1.6 Book Publisher

8.2.2.1.7 Publication Location

8.2.2.1.8 Year
yyyy
Date Picker
8.2.2.1.9 Publication Identifier

8.2.2.1.10 Acknowledgement of Federal Support
Select one.
Required

Yes

No
8.2.2.1.11 Peer Reviewed
Select one.

Yes

No

8.3 Book Chapter
8.3.1.1.1 Did your NRT project publish any Book Chapters?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.3.1.1.2 List of Book Chapters
    • Book Chapter 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Book Chapter 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Book Chapter 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Book Chapter]

{End Skip A}
8.3.2 Add Book Chapter
8.3.2.1.1 Publication status
Select one.
Required
Published
Accepted
Awaiting publication
Submitted
Under review
Other
8.3.2.1.2 Chapter Title
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.3.2.1.3 First Page Number or eLocation ID
Limit 1000 characters

8.3.2.1.4 Author(s)
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.3.2.1.5 Book Title
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.3.2.1.6 Book Edition

8.3.2.1.7 Book Volume

8.3.2.1.8 Book Publisher

8.3.2.1.9 Publication Location

8.3.2.1.10 Year
yyyy
Date Picker
8.3.2.1.11 Publication Identifier

8.3.2.1.12 Publication Identifier Type
Select one.
DOI
ISBN
ISSN
Other
8.3.2.1.13 Acknowledgement of Federal Support
Select one.
Required

Yes

No
8.3.2.1.14 Peer Reviewed
Select one.

Yes

No

8.4 Invention
8.4.1.1.1 Did your NRT project create any Inventions?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.4.1.1.2 List of Inventions
    • Invention 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Invention 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Invention 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Invention]

{End Skip A}

8.4.2 Add Invention
8.4.2.1.1 Invention Title
Required

8.4.2.1.2 Invention Description
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.4.2.1.3 Inventors
Required
Limit 1000 characters


8.5 License
8.5.1.1.1 Did your NRT project develop any Licenses?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.5.1.1.2 List of Licenses
    • License 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • License 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • License 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add License]

{End Skip A}

8.5.2 Add License
8.5.2.1.1 License Status
Select one.
Required
Licensed
Pending
None
8.5.2.1.2 License Title
Required

8.5.2.1.3 Application Date
Required
mm/dd/yyyy
Date Picker
8.5.2.1.4 Date Issued
mm/dd/yyyy
Date Picker
8.5.2.1.5 License Assignees
Limit 1000 characters


8.6 Other Conference Presentation / Paper
8.6.1.1.1 Did your NRT project complete or publish any Other Conference Presentations / Papers?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.6.1.1.2 List of Other Conference Presentations / Papers
    • Other Conference Presentation / Paper 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Other Conference Presentation / Paper 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Other Conference Presentation / Paper 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Other Conference Presentation / Paper]

{End Skip A}
8.6.2 Add Other Conference Presentation/Paper
8.6.2.1.1 Publication status
Select one.
Required
Published
Accepted
Awaiting publication
Submitted
Under review
Other
8.6.2.1.2 Paper Title
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.6.2.1.3 Conference Name
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.6.2.1.4 Conference Location

8.6.2.1.5 Year
yyyy
Date Picker
8.6.2.1.6 Author(s)
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.6.2.1.7 Acknowledgement of Federal Support
Select one.
Required

Yes

No

8.7 Other Product
8.7.1.1.1 Did your NRT project develop any Other Products?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.7.1.1.2 List of Other Products
    • Other Product 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Other Product 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Other Product 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Other Product]

{End Skip A}
8.7.2 Add Other Product
8.7.2.1.1 Product Type
Select one.
Required
Databases
Physical Collections
Audio or Visual Products
Software or Netware
Models
Education aids or Curricula
Instruments or Equipment
Data and Research Materials (e.g. Cell Lines, DNA Probes, Animal Models)
Evaluation Instruments
Survey Instruments
Protocols
Other {Skip Ref A}
8.7.2.1.2 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if A unchecked}

8.7.2.1.3 Describe the product and how it is being shared:
Required
Limit 1000 characters


8.8 Other Publication
8.8.1.1.1 Did your NRT project publish any Other Publications?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.8.1.1.2 List of Other Publication
    • Other Publication 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Other Publication 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Other Publication 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Other Publication]

{End Skip A}


8.8.2 Add Other Publication
8.8.2.1.1 Publication status
Select one.
Required
Published
Accepted
Awaiting publication
Submitted
Under review
Other
8.8.2.1.2 Title
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.8.2.1.3 Description
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.8.2.1.4 Year
yyyy
Date Picker
8.8.2.1.5 Author(s)
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.8.2.1.6 Acknowledgement of Federal Support
Select one.
Required

Yes

No


8.9 Patent Application
8.9.1.1.1 Did your NRT project develop any Patent Applications?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.9.1.1.2 List of Patent Applications
    • Patent Application 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Patent Application 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Patent Application 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Patent Application]

{End Skip A}


8.9.2 Add Patent
8.9.2.1.1 Publication status
Select one.
Required
Submitted
Pending
Granted
8.9.2.1.2 Patent Abstract
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.9.2.1.3 Patent Title
Required

8.9.2.1.4 Patent Number

8.9.2.1.5 Country
Select one. 
Required
Searchable list of all countries
8.9.2.1.6 Application Date
Required
mm/dd/yyyy
Date Picker
8.9.2.1.7 Date Issued
mm/dd/yyyy
Date Picker


8.10 Technology and Technique
8.10.1.1.1 Did your NRT project develop any Technologies or Techniques?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.10.1.1.2 List of Technologies or Techniques
    • Technology and Technique 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Technology and Technique 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Technology and Technique 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Technology and Technique]


8.10.2 Add Technology and Technique
8.10.2.1.1 Description
Required
Limit 1000 characters


8.11 Thesis / Dissertation
8.11.1.1.1 Did your NRT project trainees complete any Theses / Dissertations?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.11.1.1.2 List of Theses / Dissertations
    • Thesis / Dissertation 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Thesis / Dissertation 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Thesis / Dissertation 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Thesis / Dissertation]

{End Skip A}


8.11.2 Add Thesis/Dissertation
8.11.2.1.1 Title
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.11.2.1.2 Author(s)
Required
Limit 1000 characters

8.11.2.1.3 Institution
Required

8.11.2.1.4 Year
Required
yyyy
Date Picker
8.11.2.1.5 Acknowledgement of Federal Support
Select one.
Required

Yes

No

8.12 Website or Other Internet Site
8.12.1.1.1 Did your NRT project create any Websites or Other Internet Sites?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}
8.12.1.1.2 List of Websites or Other Internet Sites
    • Website or Other Internet Site 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Website or Other Internet Site 2 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Website or Other Internet Site 3 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Website or Other Internet Site]

{End Skip A}


8.12.2 Add Website
8.12.2.1.1 Title

8.12.2.1.2 URL
Required

8.12.2.1.3 Description of the website
Limit 1000 characters


9 Trainee Preparation
9.1 Trainee Preparation in Interdisciplinary/Convergence Research
9.1.1.1.1 Did you provide Trainees with preparation in Interdisciplinary / Convergence Research?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” - Begin}
9.1.1.1.2 Briefly describe the practices for preparing NRT trainees to conduct collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.  If both M.S. and Ph.D. students are involved, please describe the shared and unique elements for each group.  While we do not limit the number of responses that you can enter, we expect to see 1-3 promising practices in a typical reporting period.

At least one response is required.
Respondents can enter as many Practices as they wish.
    • Practice 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Practice 2 [Edit], [Delete]
[Add Practice and Measure]

{End Skip A}
9.1.1.1.3 Add Practice
9.1.1.1.3.1 Practice
Required
Limit 1000 characters

9.2 Trainee Preparation for STEM Careers
9.2.1.1.1 Did you provide Trainees with preparation for STEM Careers?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” - Begin}
9.2.1.1.2 Mark the components that apply to the majority of NRT trainees involved in your project.
Mark all that apply.
Required

Trainees received training or instruction (e.g., courses, workshops) in effective teaching practices and student mentoring.

Trainees developed and presented course and/or curriculum materials.

Trainees served as mentors to others (e.g., graduate students, undergraduates, laboratory technicians).

Trainees received training/mentoring in grant proposal preparation.

Trainees authored/coauthored and submitted grant proposals.

Trainees received training/instruction on the interaction between academic research and industrial technical requirements.

Trainees received training/instruction for applying their research to address public policy concerns or issues.

Trainees had internships (off-campus, research, educational, and/or work experiences) in nonacademic settings (e.g., industry, government).

Trainees had professional interactions other than internships with nonacademic employers (e.g., industry, government) in order to learn about career opportunities and requirements.

Trainees communicated, worked, or collaborated with scientists of other nationalities.

Other preparation for careers in academia. {Skip Ref B}

9.2.1.1.3 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if B unchecked}
Limit 5 items

Multi Add

Other preparation for nonacademic careers (e.g., industry, government) {Skip Ref C}

9.2.1.1.4 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if C unchecked}
Limit 5 items

Multi Add 

{End Skip A}
9.2.1.1.5 What career sectors were trainees exposed to during their training?
Mark all that apply. 
Required


Government

Industry/Business

Academia/Research

Academia/Teaching

Other Education

Other {Skip Ref A}

9.2.1.1.6 If other, please specify:
{Skip if A unchecked}
Limit 5 items
Multi Add

9.3 Trainee Preparation in Professional Skills
9.3.1.1.1 Did you provide Trainees with preparation in Professional Skills?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” - Begin}
9.3.1.1.2 Briefly describe the formal training activities (e.g., coursework, workshop, professional speaker) for preparing NRT trainees to effectively communicate scientific endeavors to general audiences.  Describe the rubrics/instruments for measuring proficiency and progress in communication skills, as well as opportunities for trainees to receive regular, structured feedback on their communication skills.  If both M.S. and Ph.D. students are involved, please describe the shared and unique professional development and training elements for each group.  While we do not limit the number of responses that you can enter, we expect to see 1-3 formal training activities in a typical reporting period.

At least one response is required.
Respondents can enter as many Training Activities as they wish.
    • Training Activity 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Training Activity 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Training Activity]

{End Skip A}
9.3.1.1.3  Please describe the components of the adopted traineeship model that have been developed and implemented for broad, transferrable professional skill development (not content area courses).  If both M.S. and Ph.D. students are involved, please describe the shared and unique professional development and training elements for each group. For training in communications.  Describe the rubrics/instruments for measuring proficiency and progress in communication skills, as well as opportunities for trainees to receive regular, structured feedback on their communication skills.

    • Activity 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Activity 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Professional Skill Development Activity]

{Skip A End}
9.3.1.1.4 Do you have any professional skill development activities to report?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is “No” Begin}

9.3.1.1.4.1 Activity description:
Limit 2000 characters

9.3.1.1.4.2 What was the target audience of this activity? 
Mark all that apply. 
Required 

Trainees

Faculty 
9.3.1.1.4.3 Was this activity required or optional for NRT faculty? 
Select one.
Required

Required 

Optional 
9.3.1.1.4.4 Was this activity required or optional for NRT trainees? 
Select one.
Required

Required 

Optional 
9.3.1.1.4.5 What was the focus of this professional development activity?
Mark all that apply. 
Required 

Trainee preparation in interdisciplinary/convergence research 

Trainee preparation in professional skills 

Trainee preparation for STEM careers 

Faculty Professional Development 

Other {Skip Ref A}
9.3.1.1.4.5.1 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if A unchecked}
Limit 5 items
Multi Add
9.3.1.1.4.6 What specific skills were addressed in this activity? 
Mark all that apply. 
Required 

Project Management

Leadership 

Teaching

Entrepreneurship

Conflict Resolution

Mentorship

Communication

Teamwork

Ethics

Other {Skip Ref B}
9.3.1.1.4.6.1 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if B unchecked}
Limit 5 items
Multi Add
9.3.1.1.4.7 Describe method of delivery (e.g., single day workshop, course,  virtual or in person, monthly seminar etc.): 
Limit 100 characters 


9.3.1.1.5 Describe length and frequency of activity (e.g., weekly course Fall 2021 for total of 12 hours):
Limit 100 characters 

9.3.1.1.6 What stakeholders were served by this activity?
Mark all that apply. 
Required

NRT Funded Trainees {Skip Ref C}

Non-NRT Funded Trainees {Skip Ref D}

Non-trainee graduate students {Skip Ref E}

Faculty {Skip Ref F}

Other {Skip Ref G}
9.3.1.1.7 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if G unchecked}
Limit 5 items
Multi Add
9.3.1.1.8 Approximate total number of participants:
Required
Integer

9.3.1.1.9 Number of NRT-funded trainees:
{Skip if C unchecked}
Positive Integer

9.3.1.1.10 Number of non-NRT funded trainees:
{Skip if D unchecked}
Positive Integer

9.3.1.1.11 Number of non-trainee graduate students:
{Skip if E unchecked}
Positive Integer

9.3.1.1.12 Number of faculty:
{Skip if F unchecked}
Positive Integer



9.3.1.1.13 
Strategies for Recruitment and Retention One purpose of NRT is to create a program strategy and a plan for recruiting, mentoring, retaining, and graduating U.S. graduate students that includes efforts aimed at members of groups underrepresented in science and engineering.  With these goals in mind, please respond to the following questions.
10 Recruitment and Retention Strategies
10.1 Do you have an overall active plan with a specific set of goals and timelines for the recruitment and retention of trainees, including specifics for broadening participation of all Americans in science and engineering?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No
10.1.1 If no, please explain:
{Skip if A is “Yes”}
Limit 1000 characters


10.2 Recruitment
10.2.1 Please describe your activities to recruit U.S. graduate students. This should be a narrative-style response; no tables or charts are needed or expected. 
Required
Limit 1000 characters

10.2.2 Which of the following practices are you using to recruit trainees in general?
Mark all that apply.
Required

Relationships with NSF programs that can provide an undergraduate pool of potential NRT trainees (e.g., REUs).

Relationships with faculty and programs at other academic institutions.

New opportunities for research/education/training developed by faculty.

Use of recruiting resources on your campus (e.g., career service office, graduate studies office).

Collaboration with other NRT projects on recruitment.

Use of professional meetings, conferences, and associations to communicate with, reach out to, and market to potential NRT trainees.



Bridge programs for entering graduate students.

Other {Skip ref A}
10.2.2.1 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if A unchecked}
Limit 5 items
Multi Add
10.2.3 Do you have any promising strategies and/or results for recruiting qualified trainees to your NRT project?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is No - Begin}
10.2.4 Which of the following recruiting practices employed by your NRT project do you consider are the most promising or effective for recruiting qualified trainees?
Mark all that apply.
Required

Relationships with other NSF programs (e.g., NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates)

Use of resources on your campus (e.g., academic advancement programs, offices for student support, or student groups).

Interaction with professional associations, or other external organizations or groups. 

Mentoring or advising arrangements that pair trainees with faculty or graduate students on campus.

Other {Skip ref I}
10.2.5 Please describe promising strategies and results for recruiting qualified trainees to your NRT project. This should be a narrative-style response; no tables or charts are needed or expected.  While we do not limit the number of responses you can enter, we expect to see 1-3 strategies and their results in a typical reporting period.

At least one response is required.
Respondents can enter as many Recruitment Strategies and Results as they wish.
    • Recruitment strategy and result 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Recruitment strategy and result 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Recruitment Strategy and Result]

{Skip A End}

10.2.6 Add Recruitment Strategy and Result
10.2.6.1 Strategy:
Required
Limit 1000 characters

10.2.6.2 Result:
Required
Limit 1000 characters


10.3 Retention
10.3.1 Please describe your activities to retain U.S. graduate students. This should be a narrative-style response; no tables or charts are needed or expected. 
Required
Limit 1000 characters

10.3.2 Do you have any promising strategies and/or results for retaining qualified trainees in your NRT project?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No

{Skip if A is No - Begin}
10.3.3 Please describe the promising strategies and results for retaining qualified trainees in your NRT project. This should be a narrative-style response, no tables or charts are needed or expected.  While we do not limit the number of responses you can enter, we expect to see 1-3 strategies and their results in a typical reporting period.

Respondents can enter as many Retention Strategies and Results as they wish.
    • Retention Strategy and Result 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Retention Strategy and Result 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Retention Strategy and Result]

{Skip A End}

10.3.4 Add Retention Strategy and Result
10.3.4.1 Strategy:
Required
Limit 1000 characters

10.3.4.2 Result:
Required
Limit 1000 characters



11 Outreach Activities
Please report any outreach activities involving your NRT project.  Outreach activities include your NRT project, NRT faculty, and/or NRT trainees being featured in the media (e.g., TV, radio, magazine articles) or talks, presentations, or workshops given to school groups, civic groups, non‑scientifically-based professional groups, members of the government, or the general public.
11.1.1 Do you have any Outreach Activities to report?
Select one.
Required
{Skip Ref A}

Yes

No
11.1.2 List of Outreach Activities
{Skip if A is “No”}
Respondents can enter as many Outreach Activities as they wish.

    • Outreach Activity 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Outreach Activity 2 [Edit], [Delete]

[Add Outreach Activity]

11.1.2.1 Add Outreach Activity
11.1.2.1.1 Please provide a short title for this activity.
Required
Limit 50 characters

11.1.2.1.1.1 Please provide the name of the media outlet or organization for which the outreach was done.
Required
Limit 50 characters

11.1.2.1.1.2 Date of the activity
Required
(mm/yyyy)
Date picker
11.1.2.1.1.3 Type of activity
Required
Museum
Media
K-12
Undergraduate
Government
Informal Science
Other {Skip ref A}
11.1.2.1.1.4 If Other, please specify:
{Skip if A is not Other}
Limit 5 items
Multi Add
11.1.2.1.1.5 Briefly describe this activity.
Required
Limit 1000 characters


12 Project Evaluation and Advisory Committee

12.1 Advisory Committee
12.1.1 Describe the advisory committee’s methods and activities.
Required
Limit 1000 characters

12.1.2 Describe the interactions with the advisory committee and how the advisory activities and associated outcomes/findings have informed the project. This section should be completed in collaboration with the evaluator.
Required
Limit 1000 characters

12.1.3 Upload Supporting Document, e.g. Advisory Committee Report (PDF):

 [Upload]

12.2 Project Evaluation
12.2.1 Describe the evaluation’s methods and activities.
Required
Limit 1000 characters

12.2.2 Describe the evaluation findings and how the evaluation and associated outcomes/findings have informed the project. This section should be completed in collaboration with the evaluator.
Required
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12.2.3 What do you plan to do during the next reporting period? Report evaluator, advisory board, and any other relevant recommendations that came out of your project during the current reporting period and how you plan to use that information to improve the training model and/or project. This section should be completed in collaboration with the evaluator.
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12.2.4 Have the results been disseminated? 
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Yes
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No
12.2.5 Please describe how the project results, including the outcomes of any training, have been disseminated.
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{Skip if A is “No”}

12.2.6 Upload Supporting Document, e.g. Full Evaluation or Executive Summary (PDF):

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13 Institutional Impacts
13.1 Please indicate any changes and/or impacts that have occurred in your institution as a result of your NRT project.
Mark all that apply.
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The institution(s) involved in your NRT project has/have been successful in obtaining large-scale Federal grants (e.g., Science and Technology Centers, Engineering Research Centers, Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers).
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Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses have been developed for NRT trainees and associates.
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Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses are being delivered to NRT trainees and associates.
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Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses that have been developed for NRT are being delivered to non-NRT students.
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Interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary courses that have been developed for NRT have been institutionalized in the course offerings on the NRT campus
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New certificate or degree programs have been developed and are available on the NRT campus(es).
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Department curriculum or policy changes took place to emphasize or require interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary preparation for all graduate students.
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Institutional changes that support and encourage team multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary course development and teaching have occurred.
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Institutional changes that support and encourage team-based graduate student learning and assessment have occurred.
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Institutional changes that support and encourage graduate students to gain laboratory and research experiences across disciplines have occurred.
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Institutional changes incorporating improved recruitment and retention policies and practices based on NRT have occurred.
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Other institutional actions/work. {Skip Ref A}
13.1.1 If Other, please specify:
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13.2 Please describe a demonstrable change (if any) in institutional practice or policy that has occurred due to NRT. Include any improvements to recruitment and retention policies and practices.
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14 Changes/Problems
14.1 Did your NRT project encounter any changes or problems?
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Yes
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No

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14.2 Please identify and describe the key changes/problems (e.g., programmatic, institutional) you have encountered in the process of implementing your NRT project, including barriers to institutionalizing effective training elements. For each change/problem identified, briefly describe how your project has responded.

At least one response is required.
Respondents can enter as many Changes/Problems as they wish.
    • Change/Problem 1 [Edit], [Delete]
    • Change/Problem 2 [Edit], [Delete]

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14.2.1 Add Change/Problem
14.2.1.1 Change/Problem
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14.2.1.2 Response
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15 Final Submission to NSF

Final Data are ready to submit.

This section provides the link for PIs to submit their completed surveys. Final submission is possible once the required sections for your award are completed and trainees have completed their portion of the NRT survey. 

You have chosen to notify NSF that your data are final.  Are you sure you are ready to finalize the data for the current reporting period?  After submission, the NRT Data Reporting System will revert to a read-only version of your data.  You will be able to view your final results but not update them.

To submit your final data, click on Send Final Submission below.   Click on Cancel to return to the Main Menu without submitting your data.  Note: If you click Cancel, your data will be saved, and you will still be able to report or revise your data.  If you are confident that you have finished reporting your data, respond to the burden question below and click Send Final Submission.
15.1 Approximately how many person hours were required to prepare data and complete the NRT online survey?
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I certify that all of the information that I entered in the annual report is correct to the best of my knowledge.

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