The National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) at the University of Missouri gives you the opportunity to work at the forefront of materials research and data science. Work in any materials-relevant STEM Ph.D. program with any advisor.

This program will give you:

• Cutting-edge materials research opportunities and facilities
• Formal creativity training
• A graduate certificate in data science and analytics you earn alongside your Ph.D.

U.S. domestic trainees will compete for prestigious NRT fellowships that include a generous stipend, tuition and fee waivers, medical insurance, and travel funds applied during your second year in the program.