Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009 MSE 01
Apply for 2009 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 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 Feb 20, 2009 and posted on Feb 20, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 28, 2009 Applications for all programs listed in this notice will be considered on a continuing basis. Applications received after June 1, 2009 may be processed and considered for funding under this solicitation in the current fiscal year or in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds. Applications, paper and electronic, must be received prior to the publication date in the Federal Register of the FY 2010 solicitation for the NIST MSE Research Grants Programs in order to be processed under this solicitation.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
- Hospitals commercial organizations international organizations foreign governments and organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 2009 MSE 01) is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FY 2009 solicitation for research and development projects that advance measurement science, standards, and related engineering work aligned with NIST mission needs. Rather than being a single narrow program, it functions as an umbrella notice covering ten distinct NIST component programs associated with major NIST laboratories and centers: Electronics and Electrical Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Chemical Science and Technology; Physics; Materials Science and Engineering; Building Research (grants and cooperative agreements); Fire Research; Information Technology; the NIST Center for Neutron Research; and the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology. Applicants are expected to review the full announcement for the detailed technical topics, priorities, and requirements specific to each component program.
NIST indicates that awards under this solicitation may be made either as standard grants or as cooperative agreements, depending on the project and the level of Federal involvement anticipated. When a cooperative agreement is used, NIST expects to have "substantial involvement" in the work, typically through active collaboration between NIST and the recipient. In practice, that can include NIST scientists working jointly with recipient researchers on the project, or NIST providing direction or redirection of the project scope when coordination is needed because of linkages with other NIST efforts. This framing signals that some projects may be more partnership-oriented than a typical grant, and applicants should be prepared for closer technical interaction with NIST in those cases.
The solicitation allows for multi-year proposals, but it emphasizes that approval of a multi-year project does not guarantee multi-year funding. As described, NIST generally funds only the first year initially, and has no obligation to provide additional increments. Any continuation, increase in funding, or extension of the period of performance is entirely at NIST's discretion. Continued funding for later years depends on several factors: satisfactory technical progress, continuing relevance to the mission and priorities of the specific MSE component program, and the availability of appropriated funds. Because of this structure, applicants proposing multi-year projects are expected to design scopes of work that break cleanly into annual segments, where each year produces meaningful, stand-alone outcomes. The intent is that even if follow-on funding is not available, each funded year still yields identifiable results and solid accomplishments.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, listed under CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). The posted and creation date are February 20, 2009, with a listed closing date of December 28, 2009. However, NIST states that applications for all programs will be considered on a continuing basis, which means proposals can be submitted and reviewed throughout the open period rather than only against a single fixed deadline. NIST also notes that applications received after June 1, 2009 may be considered for funding either in the current fiscal year or the next fiscal year, depending on funds. Additionally, paper and electronic submissions must arrive before the FY 2010 solicitation is published in the Federal Register in order to be processed under the FY 2009 notice, which effectively creates a practical cutoff tied to the next year's announcement.
Eligibility is broad and includes many common applicant types across government, academia, and the private and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other tribal organizations. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are eligible, as are small businesses and other for-profit organizations (excluding small-business-only limitations). Nonprofits are eligible whether or not they have 501(c)(3) status, provided they are not institutions of higher education. The notice also references "others" with the expectation that the full announcement clarifies additional eligibility details, and it explicitly mentions entities such as hospitals, commercial organizations, international organizations, foreign governments, and organizations under foreign government jurisdiction in its eligibility information section. Applicants in those categories would need to rely on the full announcement language to confirm how NIST treats those cases and any conditions or restrictions that apply.
The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required by the program synopsis to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of award. The main action items for prospective applicants are to identify which of the ten component programs best fits the proposed work, align the technical approach with NIST measurement science priorities described in the full announcement, and structure the work plan (especially for multi-year efforts) so each year stands on its own with clear deliverables and measurable progress points. For access issues related to the full announcement, NIST provides a point of contact: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants Programs opportunity?
This is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) FY 2009 solicitation for research and development projects that advance measurement science, standards, and related engineering work aligned with NIST mission needs. It is identified as Funding Opportunity Number 2009 MSE 01 and is associated with CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
Is this a single program or does it cover multiple programs?
It functions as an umbrella notice covering ten distinct NIST component programs associated with major NIST laboratories and centers. Applicants are expected to use the full announcement to find the detailed technical topics, priorities, and requirements for the specific component program that best fits their proposed work.
Which NIST component programs are included under this umbrella solicitation?
The solicitation covers these ten NIST component programs:
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Chemical Science and Technology
- Physics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Building Research (grants and cooperative agreements)
- Fire Research
- Information Technology
- The NIST Center for Neutron Research
- The Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology
What kinds of projects is NIST looking to fund through this opportunity?
The opportunity supports research and development efforts that advance measurement science, standards, and related engineering work, specifically in areas aligned with NIST mission needs. The exact technical topics and priorities depend on the component program and are described in the full announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and program listing for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2009 MSE 01. The program is listed under CFDA 11.609, titled Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
What type of funding instrument will NIST use (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
NIST may make awards as either standard grants or cooperative agreements. Which instrument is used depends on the project and the level of Federal involvement anticipated.
What does it mean if my award is a cooperative agreement?
If a cooperative agreement is used, NIST expects to have substantial involvement in the work. This typically means active collaboration between NIST and the recipient, such as NIST scientists working jointly with the recipient researchers and/or NIST providing direction or redirection of project scope when coordination is needed due to linkages with other NIST efforts.
Should applicants expect closer technical interaction with NIST under this opportunity?
Potentially, yes. The solicitation notes that some projects may be more partnership-oriented than a typical grant, particularly when funded as cooperative agreements. Applicants should be prepared for closer technical interaction with NIST in those cases.
Are multi-year proposals allowed?
Yes. The solicitation allows for multi-year proposals, but it emphasizes that approval of a multi-year project does not guarantee multi-year funding.
Does NIST guarantee funding for all years of a multi-year proposal?
No. NIST generally funds only the first year initially and has no obligation to provide additional increments. Any continuation, increase in funding, or extension of the period of performance is entirely at NIST's discretion.
What factors affect whether later-year funding is provided for a multi-year project?
Continuation funding depends on (1) satisfactory technical progress, (2) continuing relevance to the mission and priorities of the specific MSE component program, and (3) the availability of appropriated funds.
How should a multi-year project be structured to fit NIST's funding approach?
Applicants proposing multi-year work are expected to break the scope into annual segments where each year produces meaningful, stand-alone outcomes. The intent is that even if follow-on funding is not available, each funded year still yields identifiable results and solid accomplishments.
What is the category of this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity in the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
When was this opportunity posted, and what is the listed closing date?
The posted/creation date is February 20, 2009. The listed closing date is December 28, 2009.
Is there a fixed deadline, or are applications reviewed on a rolling basis?
NIST states that applications for all programs will be considered on a continuing basis. This means proposals can be submitted and reviewed throughout the open period rather than only against a single fixed deadline.
What happens if an application is submitted after June 1, 2009?
NIST notes that applications received after June 1, 2009 may be considered for funding either in the current fiscal year or the next fiscal year, depending on funds.
Is there any practical cutoff for submitting under the FY 2009 notice?
Yes. NIST indicates that paper and electronic submissions must arrive before the FY 2010 solicitation is published in the Federal Register in order to be processed under the FY 2009 notice. This creates a practical cutoff tied to the publication of the next year's announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many applicant types across government, academia, and the private and nonprofit sectors. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Other for-profit organizations (not limited to small businesses)
- Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), provided they are not institutions of higher education
Does the eligibility information mention hospitals, international organizations, or foreign entities?
Yes. The notice explicitly mentions entities such as hospitals, commercial organizations, international organizations, foreign governments, and organizations under foreign government jurisdiction in its eligibility information section. Applicants in these categories are expected to rely on the full announcement language to confirm how NIST treats those cases and any conditions or restrictions that apply.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement in the program synopsis.
What are the key steps an applicant should take before applying?
Based on the synopsis, applicants should: (1) identify which of the ten component programs best fits the proposed work, (2) align the technical approach with NIST measurement science priorities described in the full announcement, and (3) structure the work plan (especially for multi-year efforts) so each year stands on its own with clear deliverables and measurable progress points.
Where can applicants find the detailed technical topics and requirements?
The synopsis indicates that detailed technical topics, priorities, and program-specific requirements are in the full announcement, and applicants are expected to review it for the component program they are targeting.
Who can I contact if I have trouble accessing the full announcement?
NIST provides a point of contact for access issues: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, 301-975-5718.
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