National Science Foundation Launches Pilot Program for Industry-Integrated PhDs
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has initiated a new pilot program designed to provide doctoral students with practical industry experience as an integral part of their PhD studies. This program, named the UIDP Industry-Integrated PhD (I-PhD) Scholars Program, has been allocated $47 million over five years by the NSF. This funding is supplemented by additional investments from participating universities and industry partners. The program aims to support 250 students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields as they embark on their PhD journeys. The I-PhD Scholars Program will provide students with exposure to real-world industry research, which will be incorporated into their dissertations, thereby better preparing them for careers in industry.
