Opportunity Information: Apply for 2012 NIST RET 01
Apply for 2012 NIST RET 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 "NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) 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 Dec 21, 2011 and posted on Dec 21, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by All applications, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 300 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Applications received after this 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).
- Public school districts and accredited private educational institutions located in the U.S. and its territories that offer science classes at the middle school level (Grades 6 8), and whose nominated teachers have successfully completed the NIST Summer Institute Program. Such school districts and institutions must offer instruction in general science fields, such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology. Public middle schools and teachers are not eligible to submit applications directly to NIST. Each applicant public school district and accredited private educational institution located in the U.S. and its territories is limited to nominating no more than one (1) teacher per middle school in its school district or institution for participation in the NIST RET Program. For example, if there are 20 middle schools within a school district, the school district may nominate up to 20 teachers, which is one (1) teacher per middle school. The individual teachers that are nominated to participate in the NIST RET Program must meet the eligibility requirements in Section III.1. of the FFO document.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) Program is a federal discretionary funding opportunity offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support middle school science teachers through a hands-on research experience. The program is structured so that selected teachers spend time working directly with NIST scientists and engineers on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Its core purpose is to deepen teachers' understanding of real-world scientific research and engineering practices, with the expectation that this experience strengthens classroom instruction in middle school science.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement under the funding activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is listed under CFDA number 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving support.
Eligibility is limited and specific. Applications must come from eligible public school districts or accredited private educational institutions located in the United States or its territories, and those entities must offer science instruction at the middle school level (grades 6 through 8). The science instruction must be in general science fields such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology. A key requirement is that the teacher being nominated has successfully completed the NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers (the NIST Summer Institute). Individual middle schools and teachers cannot apply directly; the school district or the accredited private educational institution must submit the application on the teacher's behalf.
There are also limits on the number of nominations. Each applicant organization may nominate no more than one teacher per middle school. In practical terms, that means a district with multiple middle schools may put forward multiple candidates, but only one from each school. Nominated teachers must also meet the additional eligibility requirements described in Section III.1 of the full funding opportunity announcement.
The application process allows two submission methods: paper or email. Paper applications are sent to Dr. Mary Satterfield at NIST, Biochemical Science Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8310, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8310, and the listed phone number is 301-975-5364. Electronic submissions are sent by email to ret@nist.gov. Regardless of submission method, applications had to be received by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 21, 2012; late applications were not reviewed or considered.
For help accessing the full announcement or for technical questions, the contact listed is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718. The full announcement is referenced as "2012 NIST RET 01 Full Announcement," corresponding to the funding opportunity number 2012 NIST RET 01, which was posted and created on December 21, 2011, and later archived on April 22, 2012.
FAQs: NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) Program
What is the NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) Program?
The NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) Program is a federal discretionary funding opportunity offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It supports middle school science teachers through a hands-on research experience that takes place working directly with NIST scientists and engineers.
What is the main goal of the program?
The program is designed to deepen participating teachers' understanding of real-world scientific research and engineering practices. The expectation stated in the opportunity is that the experience will strengthen classroom instruction in middle school science.
Where does the research experience take place?
The experience is conducted on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
What type of award is this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 11.609, Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public school districts or accredited private educational institutions located in the United States or its territories, provided the organization offers science instruction at the middle school level (grades 6 through 8).
What grade levels are covered by the eligibility requirements?
The eligibility requirements specify middle school grades 6 through 8.
What types of science instruction must the applicant organization offer?
The applicant organization must offer general middle school science instruction in fields such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology.
Can an individual middle school apply directly?
No. Individual middle schools cannot apply directly. The application must be submitted by the public school district or the accredited private educational institution.
Can an individual teacher apply directly?
No. Individual teachers cannot apply directly. The district or the accredited private educational institution must submit the application on the teacher's behalf.
Does the nominated teacher have to complete any prior NIST program?
Yes. A key requirement is that the teacher being nominated has successfully completed the NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers (the NIST Summer Institute).
Are there additional eligibility requirements for nominated teachers beyond completing the NIST Summer Institute?
Yes. Nominated teachers must also meet the additional eligibility requirements described in Section III.1 of the full funding opportunity announcement.
How many teachers can an applicant organization nominate?
Each applicant organization may nominate no more than one teacher per middle school.
If a district has multiple middle schools, can it nominate more than one teacher?
Yes. The limitation is one teacher per middle school. A district with multiple middle schools may nominate multiple candidates, as long as it nominates no more than one teacher from each school.
What are the available submission methods for the application?
The opportunity allows two submission methods: paper submission or email submission.
Where are paper applications sent?
Paper applications are sent to Dr. Mary Satterfield at NIST, Biochemical Science Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8310, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8310.
What is the phone number listed for the paper submission contact?
The phone number listed for Dr. Mary Satterfield is 301-975-5364.
Where are electronic applications sent?
Electronic submissions are sent by email to ret@nist.gov.
What was the application deadline?
Applications had to be received by 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 21, 2012.
What happens if an application is submitted late?
Late applications were not reviewed or considered.
What is the funding opportunity number and the name of the full announcement?
The funding opportunity number is 2012 NIST RET 01, and the full announcement is referenced as "2012 NIST RET 01 Full Announcement."
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on December 21, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 22, 2012.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for technical questions?
The listed contact for help accessing the full announcement or for technical questions is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant.
What is the phone number for the technical assistance contact?
Christopher Hunton can be reached at 301-975-5718.
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