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Next Step Forward is an independent education publication and is not affiliated with the U.S. National Science Foundation.

About

About Next Step Forward

Next Step Forward, the Education and Training Access Portal, is a new, independently operated education publication.

Independence

NSF ETAP is independently operated. It is not affiliated with the U.S. National Science Foundation or with any previous operator of this domain. This site is not a continuation of any earlier service at this domain. It does not accept applications and does not offer user accounts.

What we cover

  • Research and STEM experience for undergraduates
  • Teaching assistantships for graduate students
  • Mentorship and funding for students and researchers
  • Structured STEM mentoring guidance for parents and educators
  • Entrepreneurship for students and researchers

Our context is US-first. International opportunities are labeled by eligibility and location.

Our standards

Read our editorial policy and our opportunity-selection methodology.