Q: What is the purpose of NEEC?
A:  NEEC provides research funding for relevant research at academic institutions and  provides opportunities for students to participate in hands-on research during the academic year to develop their technical skills. 

Q:  What kind of student is NEEC seeking to reach?
A:  Students with the best opportunities to succeed are pursuing an accredited technical degree and have a strong interest in working for a Navy Lab or center.

Q:  What kinds of degrees are desired by Navy labs?
A:  NEEC is for US students Bachelor, Master or PhD degrees from a variety of accredited science or engineering programs.  New employees also get on-the-job training in technical fields that align to their disciplines and level of education.

Q:  How can academic institutions participate in NEEC?
A:  To start, research professors should review all the topics under the yearly NEEC BAA (posted in late summer to grants .gov).   Interested proposers may submit full technical and cost proposal in response to any of the topics areas identified in the BAA.  Interested proposers may submit proposals under more than one topic of interest and there is no limit to the number of technical proposals a single interested proposer may submit.

Q:  How can students participate in NEEC?
A:  If interested, please go see your academic advisor or professor about potentially getting involved in NEEC and solving challenging Navy problems.

Q:  Does NEEC provide opportunities for non-US citizens?
A:   For students, no.  A major tenet for NEEC is to hire graduating engineers and scientists that are able to obtain a security clearance only available to US citizens.  Research faculty submitting proposals do not have to be U.S. citizens.

Q:  Will the Navy provide formal training and education after I become an employee?
A:  Yes!  Employees are encouraged continue training and formal education through Navy programs that provide funding for books and tuition.