The National Science Foundation (NSF) is piloting a new PhD training model designed to provide students with both academic and industry experience. The initiative targets fields eligible for NSF funding, including chemistry, engineering, and basic life sciences research that does not focus on direct disease treatment. The program aims to better prepare graduates for diverse career paths while addressing workforce gaps in both sectors.
The National Science Foundation has announced a pilot program to test a new PhD training model that combines traditional academic research with hands on industry experience. This initiative, set to launch in select institutions, will allow doctoral students to split their time between university labs and private sector research environments.
The program is open to students in NSF funded disciplines, including chemistry, engineering, and basic life sciences. Notably, it excludes research directly tied to disease treatment, which typically falls under the National Institutes of Health funding scope. The NSF aims to evaluate whether this dual track approach can produce graduates better equipped for careers in both academia and industry.
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