Opportunity Information: Apply for 2008 MSE 01
Apply for 2008 MSE 01
- The Department of Commerce in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2008 Measurement, Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 25, 2008 and posted on Jan 25, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by The deadlines vary by program within the 2008 Measurement, Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs, so the Full Announcement must be consulted for specific details.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Hospitals foreign governments organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments and international organizations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2008 Measurement, Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs (Funding Opportunity Number: 2008 MSE 01) is a Department of Commerce funding opportunity that supports research and development work tied to measurement science, engineering, and standards. It is structured as a collection of related program areas housed across multiple NIST research units, with awards intended to advance the scientific and technical foundations that underpin U.S. innovation, industrial competitiveness, and reliable measurement and testing infrastructure. The opportunity falls under CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards) and is offered as discretionary funding.
Funding is available through two primary award mechanisms: grants and cooperative agreements. In practice, that means some projects may be supported in a more traditional grant format, while others may involve closer Federal involvement typical of cooperative agreements, depending on the specific program and project needs described in the full announcement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated in the opportunity summary, which generally lowers the barrier to participation for applicants that may not have non-Federal funds available to meet a match.
The opportunity is not a single-topic solicitation; instead, it spans ten major NIST program groupings, each aligned with a particular laboratory or center and its mission. These include: (1) the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL), focused broadly on measurement and standards issues that support electronics, electrical systems, and related technologies; (2) the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL), oriented toward measurement, performance, and process technologies relevant to manufacturing; (3) the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL), which addresses chemical measurements, reference data, and related technical infrastructure; (4) the Physics Laboratory, supporting physics-based measurement science and standards; (5) the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL), centered on materials measurements, characterization, and performance; (6) the Building Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program, targeting building-related research and technical needs; (7) the Fire Research Program, supporting fire science, measurement, and related research; (8) the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Program, covering information technology measurement, testing, and related research priorities; (9) the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), which supports work associated with neutron-based measurement and research capabilities; and (10) the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST), focusing on nanoscale measurement and science. The specific research topics, expected outputs, and any program-specific requirements are not detailed in the summary text provided and are instead contained in the full announcement for each program area.
Eligibility is intentionally broad and includes many common research-performing and innovation-oriented organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and various units of government such as state governments, county governments, and city or township governments. The listing also includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations. The announcement notes that additional eligibility clarifications may exist in a dedicated eligibility text field, and it also references categories such as hospitals, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations in the eligibility information, indicating that applicants should rely on the full announcement language for definitive inclusion or exclusion and any conditions that may apply to non-U.S. entities.
Timing is program-dependent. The opportunity was posted on January 25, 2008, and deadlines vary by program within the overall MSE umbrella, meaning applicants have to consult the full announcement to find the correct due date for the specific laboratory program they intend to apply to. The archive date is February 1, 2009, indicating when the opportunity was no longer active in its posted form, but for historical and compliance purposes the controlling dates and requirements would still be those published in the full announcement and any amendments issued during the open period.
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Chris Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718. This contact is specifically positioned to help applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically, which suggests that the detailed program descriptions, application instructions, and deadlines are essential for preparing a compliant submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 2008 Measurement, Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs (2008 MSE 01)
What is this funding opportunity?
The 2008 Measurement, Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs (Funding Opportunity Number: 2008 MSE 01) is a Department of Commerce funding opportunity that supports research and development related to measurement science, engineering, and standards. It is organized across multiple NIST research units and is intended to strengthen the scientific and technical foundations that support U.S. innovation, industrial competitiveness, and reliable measurement and testing infrastructure.
Which federal program and CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.609, titled Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
Is this funding discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity is offered as discretionary funding.
What types of awards are available?
Funding is available through two award mechanisms: grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement under this opportunity?
The summary indicates that some projects may be supported through a traditional grant, while others may use a cooperative agreement structure that involves closer Federal involvement. Which mechanism applies depends on the specific program and project needs described in the full announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the opportunity summary.
Is this a single-topic solicitation?
No. This is an umbrella opportunity spanning multiple NIST program areas rather than a single research topic.
How is the opportunity organized across NIST?
The opportunity spans ten major NIST program groupings aligned with particular laboratories or centers. Applicants are expected to consult the full announcement for the specific program area they intend to apply under.
What are the ten NIST program groupings included in this opportunity?
The ten program groupings listed in the summary are:
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL)
- Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL)
- Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL)
- Physics Laboratory
- Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL)
- Building Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program
- Fire Research Program
- Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Program
- NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR)
- Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST)
What kinds of topics does the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL) cover?
EEEL is described as focusing broadly on measurement and standards issues that support electronics, electrical systems, and related technologies. Specific research topics are contained in the full announcement.
What kinds of topics does the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) cover?
MEL is described as oriented toward measurement, performance, and process technologies relevant to manufacturing. Specific research topics are contained in the full announcement.
What kinds of topics does the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) cover?
CSTL is described as addressing chemical measurements, reference data, and related technical infrastructure. Specific research topics are contained in the full announcement.
What kinds of topics does the Physics Laboratory cover?
The Physics Laboratory is described as supporting physics-based measurement science and standards. Specific research topics are contained in the full announcement.
What kinds of topics does the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL) cover?
MSEL is described as centered on materials measurements, characterization, and performance. Specific research topics are contained in the full announcement.
What does the Building Research Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program target?
It targets building-related research and technical needs. Specific research topics and requirements are contained in the full announcement.
What does the Fire Research Program support?
It supports fire science, measurement, and related research. Specific research topics and requirements are contained in the full announcement.
What does the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Program cover?
It covers information technology measurement, testing, and related research priorities. Specific research topics and requirements are contained in the full announcement.
What does the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) support?
NCNR supports work associated with neutron-based measurement and research capabilities. Specific research topics and requirements are contained in the full announcement.
What does the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) focus on?
CNST focuses on nanoscale measurement and science. Specific research topics and requirements are contained in the full announcement.
Where can I find the specific research topics, expected outputs, and program-specific requirements?
The summary notes that specific topics, expected outputs, and program-specific requirements are not detailed in the summary text and are contained in the full announcement for each program area.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and various units of government (state, county, and city or township governments). Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations are also included.
Are nonprofits eligible even if they are not 501(c)(3) organizations?
Yes. The eligibility list explicitly includes nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes small businesses and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
Are government entities eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes state governments, county governments, and city or township governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other Native American tribal organizations.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
The eligibility information references categories such as foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations. The summary indicates that applicants should rely on the full announcement language for definitive inclusion or exclusion and any conditions that may apply to non-U.S. entities.
Are hospitals eligible to apply?
Hospitals are referenced within the eligibility information described in the summary. The summary advises relying on the full announcement for definitive eligibility determination and any applicable conditions.
Could there be additional eligibility restrictions or clarifications?
Yes. The announcement notes that additional eligibility clarifications may exist in a dedicated eligibility text field, so applicants should consult the full announcement for the controlling eligibility language.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 25, 2008.
What are the application deadlines?
Deadlines vary by program within the overall MSE umbrella. Applicants need to consult the full announcement to identify the correct due date for the specific laboratory program area they plan to apply to.
What does the archive date mean for this opportunity?
The archive date is February 1, 2009, which indicates when the opportunity was no longer active in its posted form. For historical and compliance purposes, the controlling dates and requirements would be those published in the full announcement and any amendments issued during the open period.
Who should I contact if I cannot access the full announcement electronically?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Chris Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.
What kind of help is the listed contact expected to provide?
The contact is specifically positioned to help applicants who cannot access the announcement electronically, which implies assistance with obtaining the full announcement that contains detailed program descriptions, application instructions, and deadlines.
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