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Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Research Support

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This contract focuses on providing early-career researchers, specifically graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, to engage in hands-on experimentation, coding, laboratory work, and internships at government facilities. The initiative is aligned with workforce development goals, aiming to enhance skills and practical experience in scientific and technical fields. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the NAICS code 611430, associated with educational services. Issued by a Department of Defense entity, the contract was posted in March 2026, with a response deadline set for the end of April 2027. Although specific details about the location of work and points of contact are not provided, the emphasis is clearly on supporting the professional growth of early-career researchers through direct involvement in government-led projects and research activities. This effort supports both talent development and operational objectives within the defense sector.

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Provides hands-on research experience to early-career scientists via DoD internships and coding projects.

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Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-apg DurhamView Agency

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611430 - Professional and Management Development TrainingView NAICS

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NC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-apg Durham
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Provide early-career researchers (graduate students or postdocs) to support hands-on experimentation, coding, lab work, and internships at government facilities as part of workforce development goals.

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