Opportunity Information: Apply for 2014 NIST MSE 01
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- The National Institute of Standards and Technology in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.619 Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure 11.620 Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 3, 2015 and posted on Feb 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2015 All NIST MSE Research Grant Programs except the FR Grant Program Applications will be considered on a continuing/rolling basis. Applications received after 500 p.m. Eastern Time on June 2, 2014 may be processed and considered for funding under this FFO in the current fiscal year or in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds. Except for applications submitted to the FR Grant Program, all applications submitted to the MSE Research Grants programs, paper and electronic, must be received prior to the posting of the FY 2015 NIST MSE Research Grants Programs FFO on Grants.gov in order to be processed under this FFO. The FR Grant Program The deadline for paper applications to the FR Grant Program is 500 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, March 31, 2014. The deadline for electronic applications to the FR Grant Program is 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday, March 31, 2014. Applications to the FR Grant Program received after the respective deadline will not be reviewed or 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).
- Institutions of higher education hospitals non profit organizations commercial organizations state, local, and Indian tribal governments foreign governments organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments and international organizations. Applicants selected for awards under 15 U.S.C. 278g 1 are encouraged, but not required, to select underrepresented minorities for participation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs opportunity is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding announcement for Fiscal Year 2014 that supports research and related activities in measurement science, engineering, standards, and research infrastructure. Through this announcement, NIST sought proposals across a broad set of technical areas tied to its laboratories and programs, with the goal of advancing the measurement methods, data, tools, and foundational knowledge that underpin science, technology, and industrial innovation. The detailed technical topics and expectations for each program area were provided in the official Full Announcement (FFO) document referenced in the posting.
Funding under this opportunity could be awarded either as a grant or as a cooperative agreement. Both are forms of financial assistance rather than procurement, meaning they are intended to support recipient-led research or public-purpose activities rather than to buy products or services for direct federal government use. The announcement also explicitly notes that if the main purpose of a project is to deliver products or services directly for the government, then a grant or cooperative agreement is not the appropriate mechanism.
The announcement covered nine NIST organizations and their associated research needs: the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML), Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), Engineering Laboratory (EL), Fire Research (FR), Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST), Office of Special Programs (OSP), and the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs (ADLP). In practical terms, that means the opportunity was intentionally wide-ranging, spanning physical sciences, materials and chemical measurements, engineering and building technologies, fire dynamics and safety, information technology and cybersecurity-related measurement topics, neutron-based research capabilities, nanoscale science and fabrication/characterization, and cross-cutting initiatives and special programs. The activity category is framed as science and technology and other R and D, including measurement and engineering research, standards-related work, interdisciplinary research infrastructure arrangements, and science/technology/business/education outreach, reflecting that NIST funding often supports both core technical progress and the broader ecosystem needed to use and disseminate that progress.
Applications were generally accepted on a rolling basis for most of the MSE programs, with an important exception for the Fire Research (FR) Grant Program, which had firm deadlines. For the non-FR programs, NIST indicated that proposals would be considered continuously, and that applications received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 2, 2014 might still be processed and considered either in the current fiscal year or the next, depending on funding availability. NIST also noted that, aside from FR, applications had to be received before the next fiscal year’s MSE announcement (FY 2015) was posted on Grants.gov in order to be processed under this particular FY14 announcement. For the Fire Research Grant Program, deadlines were strict: paper applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 31, 2014, and electronic applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the same date; late FR submissions would not be reviewed or considered.
Eligibility was broad and included institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, foreign governments and entities under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations. The notice also states that applicants selected for awards under 15 U.S.C. 278g-1 were encouraged, though not required, to select underrepresented minorities for participation, signaling an interest in inclusive participation in federally supported research without imposing it as a formal eligibility condition. The opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, though applicants could still propose leveraged resources if relevant to their project.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on February 25, 2014 under Funding Opportunity Number "2014 NIST MSE 01" and is associated with CFDA numbers 11.619 (Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure) and 11.620 (Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach). Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to a grants technical assistant, Christopher Hunton, at 301-975-5718, which is typically the point of contact for submission or document-access issues rather than programmatic topic questions. For anyone considering this kind of NIST opportunity, the critical next step would be reviewing the FFO, since it contains the program-by-program technical priorities, required application components, review criteria, and any laboratory-specific expectations that are not fully captured in the summary posting.
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs (NIST, FY 2014) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs funding announcement for Fiscal Year 2014. It supports research and related activities in measurement science, engineering, standards, and research infrastructure.
What kinds of work does NIST want to support under this announcement?
The opportunity supports a broad range of work tied to measurement methods, data, tools, and foundational knowledge that underpin science, technology, and industrial innovation. It also includes standards-related work, interdisciplinary research infrastructure arrangements, and science/technology/business/education outreach activities.
Where do I find the specific technical topics and expectations?
The detailed technical topics and expectations for each program area are provided in the official Full Announcement (FFO) document referenced in the posting. Reviewing the FFO is the key next step because it contains program-by-program priorities, required application components, review criteria, and laboratory-specific expectations.
What type of funding instrument will NIST use?
Funding may be awarded as either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this announcement?
Both are forms of financial assistance rather than procurement. They are intended to support recipient-led research or public-purpose activities, not to buy products or services for direct federal government use.
When is a grant or cooperative agreement not appropriate?
The announcement notes that if the main purpose of a project is to deliver products or services directly for the federal government, then a grant or cooperative agreement is not the appropriate mechanism.
Which NIST organizations are included under this MSE opportunity?
The announcement covers nine NIST organizations: Material Measurement Laboratory (MML), Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), Engineering Laboratory (EL), Fire Research (FR), Information Technology Laboratory (ITL), NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST), Office of Special Programs (OSP), and the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs (ADLP).
What does it mean that the opportunity is "wide-ranging"?
It means proposals could span many technical areas aligned with those organizations, including physical sciences, materials and chemical measurements, engineering and building technologies, fire dynamics and safety, information technology and cybersecurity-related measurement topics, neutron-based research capabilities, nanoscale science and fabrication/characterization, and cross-cutting initiatives and special programs.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is framed as science and technology and other research and development (R&D). It includes measurement and engineering research, standards-related work, interdisciplinary research infrastructure arrangements, and outreach related to science, technology, business, and/or education.
Were applications accepted on a rolling basis?
Yes, applications were generally accepted on a rolling basis for most of the MSE programs, with an important exception for the Fire Research (FR) Grant Program, which had firm deadlines.
What were the Fire Research (FR) deadlines?
For the Fire Research Grant Program, deadlines were strict. Paper applications were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 31, 2014. Electronic applications were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, March 31, 2014. Late FR submissions would not be reviewed or considered.
What was the timing guidance for non-FR applications?
For non-FR programs, NIST indicated that proposals would be considered continuously. Applications received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 2, 2014 might still be processed and considered either in the current fiscal year or the next, depending on funding availability.
Is there any other timing limitation for non-FR submissions?
Yes. NIST noted that, aside from Fire Research, applications had to be received before the next fiscal year’s MSE announcement (FY 2015) was posted on Grants.gov in order to be processed under the FY 2014 announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, foreign governments and entities under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations.
Are foreign entities or international organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes foreign governments and entities under foreign jurisdiction, as well as international organizations.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity lists no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Does the announcement mention anything about participation by underrepresented minorities?
Yes. The notice states that applicants selected for awards under 15 U.S.C. 278g-1 were encouraged, though not required, to select underrepresented minorities for participation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is "2014 NIST MSE 01".
When was this opportunity posted?
It was posted on February 25, 2014.
Which CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.619 (Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure) and CFDA 11.620 (Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach).
Who is the point of contact listed for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the full announcement were directed to a grants technical assistant: Christopher Hunton, 301-975-5718.
What kind of help is that point of contact intended for?
Based on the posting, that contact is typically the point of contact for submission or document-access issues rather than programmatic topic questions.
What is the most important next step before applying?
Review the Full Announcement (FFO). The posting indicates the FFO contains the program-by-program technical priorities, required application components, review criteria, and any laboratory-specific expectations not fully captured in the summary.
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