Federal Pilot Program Shifts Life Science PhD Training Toward Industry Integration

By Jonathan Wosen · STAT News · 2026-07-29

According to reporting from STAT News, the National Science Foundation is launching a $47 million initiative to embed doctoral students within corporate research environments. Over the next five years, roughly 250 trainees will split their time between academic labs and private s

According to reporting from STAT News, the National Science Foundation is launching a $47 million initiative to embed doctoral students within corporate research environments. Over the next five years, roughly 250 trainees will split their time between academic labs and private s