Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 CNST 01
Apply for 2010 CNST 01
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology Postdoctoral Researcher and Visiting Fellow Measurement Science and Engineering Program" 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 Mar 24, 2010 and posted on Mar 24, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by All applications, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time on Friday, April 30, 2010. Please see Application Submission Information in the Full Announcement/FFO document for more information. Late applications will neither be reviewed nor considered.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This program is open to U.S. institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST), announced a cooperative agreement funding opportunity to create and run a joint Postdoctoral Researcher and Visiting Fellow Measurement Science and Engineering Program. The core idea is to partner with one or more U.S. universities to place researchers on site at CNST in Gaithersburg, Maryland, where they can conduct nanoscale research that supports NIST and CNST priorities. The program is designed to strengthen U.S. capabilities in nanotechnology by focusing on measurement science, fabrication methods, standards, and enabling technologies, while also leveraging CNSTs advanced nanofabrication user facility, the NanoFab.
The opportunity emphasizes both research output and workforce development. On the research side, applicants are expected to collaborate with CNST to advance projects aligned with the CNST mission, meaning work that improves how nanoscale materials and devices are measured, fabricated, characterized, and standardized. The cooperative agreement structure signals that NIST expects substantial involvement and coordination, not a hands-off grant. Awardees would work closely with CNST staff and infrastructure, and the research activities are meant to be consistent with NISTs broader statutory mission (referenced in 15 U.S.C. Sec. 271 et seq.) and CNST program goals.
A central objective is training the next generation of nanotechnologists through funded postdoctoral positions. The program would support recent Ph.D. recipients as Postdoctoral Researchers who perform research at CNST under the mentorship of a CNST Project Leader. Selection is intended to be merit-based, focusing on the candidates ability, their potential to contribute to CNSTs mission, and how well their proposed research fits CNST priorities. This makes the program not just a generic postdoc pipeline, but a targeted talent development mechanism tied to specific measurement and engineering challenges in nanoscale science and technology.
In parallel, the program also supports experienced professionals through Visiting Fellow positions. These are described as visiting senior research roles for practicing scientists and engineers from the public and private sectors who come to CNST to conduct collaborative research with a CNST Project Leader. Like the postdoc component, the Visiting Fellows are expected to be chosen based on demonstrated ability and the relevance of their proposed work to CNSTs mission. This aspect broadens the programs impact by bringing in industry, government, and other external expertise, strengthening cross-sector collaboration and speeding the exchange of practical, application-driven knowledge.
Professional development is built into the program design. CNST intends for Postdoctoral Researchers and Visiting Fellows to have access to opportunities such as travel to relevant workshops and conferences, supporting career growth, external visibility, and alignment with evolving research directions in nanotechnology. Beyond the direct appointments, the opportunity also aims to increase broader participation in CNST research and NanoFab use by U.S. industry, universities, and government scientists. To do that, the program includes support for travel and local expenses for participants who must travel from beyond normal commuting distance to reach CNST in Gaithersburg. This element is meant to reduce barriers for outside researchers to engage with CNST capabilities, whether through collaboration with CNST staff or by using NanoFab resources.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity with the funding instrument listed as a cooperative agreement, categorized under science and technology and other research and development. The CFDA number provided is 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education (with the listing noting "Others" and directing readers to additional eligibility details, but the explicit eligibility statement says U.S. universities). The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2010, with applications due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time on Friday, April 30, 2010; late submissions were not to be reviewed or considered, and the archive date was May 30, 2010.
The sponsoring agency is NIST, and the opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number 2010 CNST 01. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the contact listed was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a NIST Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) cooperative agreement funding opportunity to create and operate a joint Postdoctoral Researcher and Visiting Fellow Measurement Science and Engineering Program. The program is intended to be run in partnership with one or more U.S. universities and places researchers on site at CNST in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
2) Who is offering the award?
The sponsoring agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), through its Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST).
3) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2010 CNST 01.
4) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
5) What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be run?
Based on the opportunity description, NIST expects substantial involvement and coordination rather than a hands-off award. Awardees would work closely with CNST staff, align activities with CNST priorities, and coordinate research and program operations with CNST.
6) What is the overall purpose of the program?
The program aims to strengthen U.S. capabilities in nanotechnology by advancing nanoscale measurement science and engineering, while also developing the workforce through funded postdoctoral appointments and senior Visiting Fellow roles conducted on site at CNST.
7) Where will the research and program activities take place?
Researchers supported through the program are intended to be placed on site at CNST in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
8) What research areas or themes does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes nanoscale research aligned with NIST and CNST priorities, particularly work related to measurement science, fabrication methods, standards, and enabling technologies. It also highlights improving how nanoscale materials and devices are measured, fabricated, characterized, and standardized.
9) What CNST facility is specifically referenced as a key resource?
The CNST NanoFab is specifically referenced. The program is intended to leverage CNST's advanced nanofabrication user facility, the NanoFab.
10) What are the main program components being funded?
The program includes two primary appointment types: (1) Postdoctoral Researchers (recent Ph.D. recipients) and (2) Visiting Fellows (experienced practicing scientists and engineers from public and private sectors). Both groups conduct collaborative research at CNST under mentorship/collaboration with a CNST Project Leader.
11) Who can be supported as a Postdoctoral Researcher under this program?
The description states the program would support recent Ph.D. recipients as Postdoctoral Researchers who perform research at CNST under the mentorship of a CNST Project Leader.
12) How are Postdoctoral Researchers expected to be selected?
Selections are intended to be merit-based, focusing on candidate ability, potential to contribute to CNST's mission, and the fit between the proposed research and CNST priorities.
13) Who can be supported as a Visiting Fellow under this program?
Visiting Fellows are described as visiting senior research roles for practicing scientists and engineers from the public and private sectors who come to CNST to conduct collaborative research with a CNST Project Leader.
14) How are Visiting Fellows expected to be selected?
They are expected to be chosen based on demonstrated ability and the relevance of their proposed work to CNST's mission.
15) What kind of mentorship or collaboration structure is described?
Both Postdoctoral Researchers and Visiting Fellows conduct work with CNST involvement: Postdoctoral Researchers are mentored by a CNST Project Leader, and Visiting Fellows collaborate with a CNST Project Leader.
16) Does the opportunity include professional development activities?
Yes. The program is intended to include professional development opportunities such as travel to relevant workshops and conferences.
17) Is the program also intended to broaden participation in CNST and NanoFab use?
Yes. Beyond direct appointments, the opportunity aims to increase broader participation in CNST research and NanoFab use by U.S. industry, universities, and government scientists.
18) Does the opportunity provide support for travel and local expenses for participants traveling to CNST?
Yes. The program includes support for travel and local expenses for participants who must travel from beyond normal commuting distance to reach CNST in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
19) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
20) What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
21) What is the funding category or focus area listed?
The opportunity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development.
22) Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
23) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education. The listing also notes "Others" and points to additional eligibility details, but the explicit eligibility statement provided says U.S. universities.
24) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on March 24, 2010. Applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time on Friday, April 30, 2010. The archive date was May 30, 2010.
25) What happens if an application is submitted late?
The information provided states that late submissions were not to be reviewed or considered.
26) Is there a legal or statutory mission reference connected to the research?
Yes. The research activities are described as being consistent with NIST's broader statutory mission, referenced as 15 U.S.C. Sec. 271 et seq., and aligned with CNST program goals.
27) Who is the contact person listed for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
28) What is the intended impact of including both postdoctoral and visiting senior researchers?
The postdoctoral component is framed as building the next generation of nanotechnologists through targeted, mission-aligned training. The Visiting Fellow component brings in experienced professionals from public and private sectors to strengthen cross-sector collaboration and speed the exchange of practical, application-driven knowledge.
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