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NTPS Methods, Procedures, and Research

Read brief descriptions of the methods and procedures used for each round of the NTPS.

For the 2020–21 methods and procedures, go to the 2020-21 NTPS Methods and Procedures page.
For the 2017–18 methods and procedures, go to the 2017-18 NTPS Methods and Procedures page.
For the 2015–16 methods and procedures, go to the 2015-16 NTPS Methods and Procedures page.

To learn more about NTPS methodological research, go to the NTPS research page.