NSF - National Science Foundation NRT Reporting System Support - MRAS

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), through its Directorate for STEM Education, is seeking support for the administration of its Research Traineeship (NRT) program's Reporting System (NRTR). The NRTR is a critical web-based platform that facilitates the collection and analysis of data related to NSF-funded projects under the NRT program. This initiative supports NSF's mission to advance science and engineering by ensuring effective training for graduate students in STEM fields. The goal is to develop innovative educational models that prepare students for diverse careers in STEM, addressing both current and future workforce needs.

The work requested involves comprehensive management of the NRTR system, which includes maintaining survey instruments, monitoring data collection processes, and providing technical support to users. The system collects detailed information about project activities, impacts, collaborations, and demographics from various respondents such as Principal Investigators and faculty members. This annual data collection process helps NSF staff access valuable insights into funded projects' outcomes and effectiveness within interdisciplinary or convergent research areas.

Additional responsibilities include enhancing system functionalities, leading document clearance activities related to surveys, generating reports aligned with federal regulations, and ensuring data integrity throughout the reporting cycle. By leveraging this robust reporting infrastructure hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), NSF aims to streamline information gathering processes while facilitating timely analysis of project performance across its programs.