A New Supplemental Funding Opportunity for Skills Training in Advanced Research & Technology (START)
NSF supplemental funding supports two-year colleges in advancing STEM workforce skills through participation in hands-on, industry-relevant research at NSF-funded research centers.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2023 | April 15, 2027 (annual target date for subsequent years)
Funding Amounts: Supplements up to 20% of the original ATE, IUCRC, or ERC award; duration up to 2 years (longer for START Site); budget varies by request.
Summary: Supports two-year colleges with supplemental funding to advance STEM workforce skills through hands-on research at NSF-funded research centers.
Key Information: Only current ATE, IUCRC, or ERC awardees are eligible to apply for supplements.
Description
This supplemental funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the U.S. STEM workforce by enabling two-year institutions of higher education (2-yr IHEs) to participate in advanced, industry-relevant research and technology projects. The program targets students, faculty, and student/faculty teams from 2-yr IHEs, providing them with experiential learning and professional development at NSF-funded Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC), Engineering Research Centers (ERC), or through collaboration with Advanced Technological Education (ATE) awardees. The goal is to foster core competencies, collaborative skills, and exposure to cutting-edge research, ultimately enhancing career pathways and supporting the nation’s innovation ecosystem.
