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CMOS+X NSF Research Traineeship (NRT)
Welcome to the CMOS+X NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Community at RIT
The CMOS+X National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Traineeship (NRT) program at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is an innovative, convergent graduate research training program designed to prepare the next generation of experts in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) + X technologies. This program integrates semiconductor research with emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, optoelectronics, photonics, nanoelectronics, quantum computing, and advanced packaging.
Addressing the domestic semiconductor talent shortage—a critical national science and technology priority—this NSF-funded program will engage at least 170 graduate students, including 20 funded Ph.D. candidates with an NSF scholarship. Through cutting-edge research in micro/nano engineering and integrated circuit chip development, participants will contribute to advancements in modern semiconductor materials and devices for integrated circuits while gaining valuable hands-on experiences in areas such as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), integrated photonics, analog and digital integrated circuits, chip design, and chip packaging.
$34K
NRT Fellowships
4
Research Tracks
170+
Students
CMOS+X Research Tracks
- Track 1: Semiconductor Material Innovations
- Track 2: Semiconductor Micro- and Nanoelectronics
- Track 3: Semiconductor Optoelectronics and Photonics
- Track 4: Integrated Circuits, Systems, and Packaging
Participants will benefit from the NSF graduate research fellowship opportunities. CMOS+X trainees will be well-equipped for careers in semiconductor process integration, electronics and photonics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, integrated circuits, microelectromechanical systems, and chip design, helping to bridge the national skills gap in semiconductor technology.