Opportunity Information: Apply for 2012 NIST MSE 01
Apply for 2012 NIST MSE 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 "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): 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2013 and posted on Dec 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2013 For all programs listed in this FFO, proposals will be considered on a continuing/rolling basis. For all programs except the Fire Research Grant Program, proposals received after 500 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 2012 may be processed and considered for funding under this FFO in the current fiscal year or in the next fiscal year until a new FFO is posted on the Grants.gov Web site (www.grants.gov), subject to the availability of funds. For the Fire Research Grant Program, proposals received after 500 p.m. Eastern Time on January 30, 2012 may be processed and considered for funding under this FFO in the current fiscal year or in the next fiscal year until a new FFO is posted on Grants.gov, subject to the availability of funds. Proposers should allow up to 90 days processing time.. (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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: 2012 NIST MSE 01) is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding announcement for FY 2012 that supports research and development tied to measurement science, standards, and related engineering work. The opportunity is offered as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, which means projects may range from investigator-driven work with standard reporting requirements to more collaborative efforts where NIST has substantial involvement in project direction, coordination, or technical participation. The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it falls under CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which can make it more accessible for applicants that cannot commit non-federal funds.
This solicitation is structured as a single umbrella announcement covering nine distinct NIST program areas, each aligned with a major NIST laboratory or organizational unit. The nine programs are: (1) the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) Grant Program, (2) the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) Grant Program, (3) the Engineering Laboratory (EL) Grant Program, (4) the Fire Research Grant Program, (5) the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Grant Program, (6) the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Grant Program, (7) the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) Grant Program, (8) the Standards Services Group (SSG) Grant Program, and (9) the Office of Special Programs (OSP) Grant Program. Each of these tracks is intended to fund work that advances measurement methods, reference data, tools, and standards infrastructure in its respective domain, and the detailed technical topics and priorities for each program are provided in the full announcement referenced as "2012 NIST MSE 01 Full Announcement" (including an amended version dated 5/3/2012).
A key administrative feature of this opportunity is that proposals are accepted on a continuing, rolling basis rather than through a single fixed deadline. NIST indicates that submissions will be considered as they are received, which can be helpful for teams that are ready to submit at different times of the year. However, there are practical cutoffs that affect whether an application is likely to be considered for funding in the current fiscal year versus being held for consideration into the next fiscal year (subject to availability of funds and until a new announcement replaces it on Grants.gov). For all programs except the Fire Research Grant Program, proposals received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 2012 may still be processed and considered, but could roll into the next fiscal year depending on timing and funds. For the Fire Research Grant Program, the comparable time marker is earlier: proposals received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 30, 2012 may similarly be processed and considered in the current or next fiscal year. NIST also advises applicants to allow up to 90 days for processing time, which is important for planning around project start dates, hiring, subawards, or equipment purchases. The posting date is listed as December 7, 2011, and the record shows a current closing date of January 28, 2013, while still emphasizing the rolling nature of review and consideration.
Eligibility is broad and includes a wide range of domestic and international entities. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, state governments, local governments, Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations. The listing also flags "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," indicating the full announcement should be consulted for any specific limitations, special eligibility conditions, or required qualifications for particular program areas. In practice, this breadth suggests NIST is interested in supporting strong technical work wherever the necessary expertise exists, including cross-sector partnerships that connect universities, industry, and government labs.
For applicants trying to decide where their work fits, the nine-program structure is the main organizing principle. Projects focused on materials characterization, chemical and biological measurement, or reference methods often align with MML; fundamental physical constants, quantum-based measurement, or precision instrumentation may fit PML; and systems engineering, building and infrastructure performance, manufacturing and robotics, or resilience-oriented engineering work commonly relates to EL. The Fire Research Grant Program targets fire dynamics, fire safety engineering, codes and standards support, and measurement methods that improve fire prevention and mitigation. ITL generally covers computing, cybersecurity, information systems, networking, software and data-related measurement topics, and test methods that underpin interoperable and trustworthy technology. NCNR and CNST are centers with specialized facilities and expertise, so proposals may involve neutron-based measurement science (NCNR) or nanoscale science, nanofabrication, and characterization (CNST). SSG and OSP typically relate to broader standards support functions and special initiatives, and the full announcement is the best source for how NIST defines the research scope for those groups in this particular funding cycle.
Administrative details point applicants to the full announcement for complete requirements, including the specific program descriptions, topic areas, application components, review criteria, award types, and any special submission instructions. The opportunity is administered by NIST, and the contact provided for help accessing the full announcement is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718. The overall takeaway is that this is a multi-track NIST research funding opportunity designed to advance measurement science and standards-related R and D across materials, physical sciences, engineering, fire research, IT, neutron and nanoscale research, and standards-supporting program areas, with rolling submission and no cost-sharing requirement.
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs (2012 NIST MSE 01) - FAQs
What is the Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs opportunity?
It is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding opportunity for FY 2012 that supports research and development connected to measurement science, standards, and related engineering work. The Funding Opportunity Number is 2012 NIST MSE 01.
Who is the sponsoring agency for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 11.609, titled Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What types of awards are offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
NIST may issue awards as either a grant or a cooperative agreement. A grant generally supports investigator-driven work with standard reporting requirements, while a cooperative agreement indicates more collaborative work where NIST may have substantial involvement in project direction, coordination, or technical participation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Is this one program or multiple programs under one announcement?
This solicitation is a single umbrella announcement that covers nine distinct NIST program areas (tracks), each aligned with a major NIST laboratory or organizational unit.
What are the nine program areas covered by this umbrella announcement?
The nine programs are:
- Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) Grant Program
- Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) Grant Program
- Engineering Laboratory (EL) Grant Program
- Fire Research Grant Program
- Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Grant Program
- NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Grant Program
- Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) Grant Program
- Standards Services Group (SSG) Grant Program
- Office of Special Programs (OSP) Grant Program
What kinds of work does this opportunity fund, in general?
Across the nine tracks, the opportunity is intended to fund work that advances measurement methods, reference data, tools, and standards infrastructure in each program area's domain, consistent with NIST's measurement science and standards mission.
Where can applicants find the detailed technical topics and priorities for each program area?
The detailed technical topics and priorities are provided in the document referenced as the "2012 NIST MSE 01 Full Announcement," including an amended version dated 5/3/2012.
Are applications accepted on a fixed deadline or on a rolling basis?
Proposals are accepted on a continuing, rolling basis. NIST indicates submissions will be considered as they are received.
If it is rolling, are there any practical cutoff dates that affect consideration for the current fiscal year?
Yes. NIST notes practical time markers that may affect whether an application is likely to be considered for funding in the current fiscal year versus being held into the next fiscal year, depending on timing and availability of funds.
What is the practical cutoff date for programs other than the Fire Research Grant Program?
For all programs except the Fire Research Grant Program, proposals received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on June 1, 2012 may still be processed and considered, but could roll into the next fiscal year depending on timing and funds.
What is the practical cutoff date for the Fire Research Grant Program?
For the Fire Research Grant Program, proposals received after 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 30, 2012 may still be processed and considered in the current or next fiscal year.
How long should applicants expect NIST processing to take?
NIST advises applicants to allow up to 90 days for processing time, which matters for planning project start dates, hiring, subawards, or equipment purchases.
What are the posting date and the listed closing date for this opportunity?
The posting date is listed as December 7, 2011. The record shows a current closing date of January 28, 2013, while still emphasizing the rolling nature of review and consideration.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes domestic and international entities, including institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial (for-profit) organizations, state governments, local governments, Indian tribal governments, foreign governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations.
Does the listing mention any other eligible applicant category beyond the named types?
Yes. The listing also flags "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," indicating the full announcement should be consulted for any limitations, special eligibility conditions, or required qualifications.
Do applicants need to consult the full announcement even if they already understand the general program?
Yes. NIST points applicants to the full announcement for complete requirements, including program descriptions, topic areas, application components, review criteria, award types, and any special submission instructions.
How do I choose which NIST program area best fits my project?
The nine-program structure is the main organizing principle. Applicants are encouraged to align their proposed work with the track whose mission and topic areas best match the project's measurement science and standards-related goals, as defined in the full announcement.
What types of projects typically align with the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML) Grant Program?
Projects focused on materials characterization, chemical and biological measurement, or reference methods are commonly described as aligning with MML.
What types of projects typically align with the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) Grant Program?
Work involving fundamental physical constants, quantum-based measurement, or precision instrumentation is commonly described as aligning with PML.
What types of projects typically align with the Engineering Laboratory (EL) Grant Program?
Projects related to systems engineering, building and infrastructure performance, manufacturing and robotics, or resilience-oriented engineering work are commonly described as aligning with EL.
What topics typically fall under the Fire Research Grant Program?
The Fire Research Grant Program targets fire dynamics, fire safety engineering, codes and standards support, and measurement methods that improve fire prevention and mitigation.
What topics typically fall under the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Grant Program?
ITL generally covers computing, cybersecurity, information systems, networking, software and data-related measurement topics, and test methods that support interoperable and trustworthy technology.
What kinds of proposals might fit the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) Grant Program?
NCNR is described as a center with specialized facilities and expertise, so proposals may involve neutron-based measurement science.
What kinds of proposals might fit the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) Grant Program?
CNST is described as a center with specialized facilities and expertise, so proposals may involve nanoscale science, nanofabrication, and nanoscale characterization.
What kinds of work are associated with the Standards Services Group (SSG) and Office of Special Programs (OSP) Grant Programs?
SSG and OSP are described as typically relating to broader standards support functions and special initiatives. The full announcement is identified as the best source for how NIST defines their research scope for this funding cycle.
If I submit after the practical cutoff date, will my proposal be rejected?
The information provided indicates proposals received after the time markers may still be processed and considered, but they could roll into the next fiscal year depending on timing and availability of funds, and until a new announcement replaces it on Grants.gov.
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed for help accessing the full announcement is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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