The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT)

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT)

Human Centered Design and Manufacturing of Medical Devices and Implants

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) in Medical Device Manufacturing and Design at Arizona State University prepares master’s and doctoral students through an interdisciplinary approach that integrates engineering, science, and human-centered design to address pressing health challenges and improve patient outcomes.

Eligible NRT trainees receive a $35,900 annual stipend, along with full tuition coverage. Additional benefits include participation in social and professional development activities and the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts, including medical doctors, industry vice presidents, and senior executives.

The NRT program is designed to complement each student’s degree program while advancing their knowledge of human-centered design and the manufacturing of medical devices and implants relevant to health and medicine. Program courses and training components are fully integrated into students’ existing degree plans, ensuring minimal impact on time to graduation.

Through the NRT program, students will have opportunities to:

• Conduct research under the guidance of a faculty advisor
• Learn from experts through specialised NRT courses and seminar series
• Participate in a residency experience at the Mayo Clinic
• Complete an internship with the Mayo Clinic and ASU Health Care Accelerator
• Strengthen professional skills through workshops and a Graduate–Undergraduate Mentorship Program
• Advance innovations with support for patent development and commercialisation