Opportunity Information: Apply for 2013 NIST RET 01
Apply for 2013 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 Jan 18, 2013 and posted on Jan 18, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Electronic applications must be received no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 500 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Applications 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).
- Public school districts and accredited private educational institutions in the U.S. and its territories that offer science classes at grade levels 6, 7, and/or 8 (often termed middle school), 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. Individual public school teachers and individual public middle schools are not eligible to submit applications directly to NIST and instead must be nominated by their school district. Individual teachers at private educational institutions are not eligible to submit applications directly to NIST and instead must be nominated by their private educational institution. The individual teachers that are nominated to participate in the NIST RET Program must meet the eligibility requirements in Section III.1. of the Full Announcement/FFO document.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that supports a hands-on summer research experience for middle school science teachers. Through a cooperative agreement, selected teachers spend time working directly with NIST scientists and engineers on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The central purpose is to deepen teachers knowledge of real-world scientific research and engineering practice, with the expectation that this experience strengthens classroom instruction in core middle school science areas.
Eligibility is structured around nominations rather than individual applications. Only public school districts and accredited private educational institutions in the United States and its territories may apply, and they must nominate teachers who meet the program requirements. The opportunity is specifically aimed at science teachers in grades 6, 7, and/or 8, and a key prerequisite is that the nominated teachers must have successfully completed the NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers. Schools and districts applying must offer instruction in general science fields commonly taught at the middle school level, including earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology. Individual public school teachers, individual public middle schools, and individual teachers at private institutions cannot apply directly; they must go through their district or institution, respectively. In addition to these organizational rules, each nominated teacher must satisfy the eligibility requirements described in the full announcement (referenced as Section III.1 in the official funding notice).
Administratively, the program is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 2013 NIST RET 01, with the title "NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) Program." The assistance listing is CFDA 11.609, Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. NIST does not require cost sharing or matching under this opportunity, which can reduce barriers for participating districts and schools. Applications were posted on January 18, 2013, and had a firm closing deadline of March 20, 2013, with separate receipt times for electronic submissions (by 11:59 p.m. Eastern) and paper submissions (received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern). Late applications were not reviewed. The opportunity was later archived on April 21, 2013.
For applicants needing the full details, NIST provided an official full announcement/FFO document via the additional information link associated with the opportunity. Technical assistance for accessing the announcement was available through the listed grants contact, Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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 discretionary federal funding opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It supports a hands-on summer research experience for middle school science teachers through a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to deepen teachers' knowledge of real-world scientific research and engineering practice. The expectation is that teachers will bring this experience back to strengthen classroom instruction in core middle school science areas.
What type of experience do selected teachers participate in?
Selected teachers spend time working directly with NIST scientists and engineers during a summer research experience.
Where does the research experience take place?
The experience takes place on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Is this funding opportunity a grant, a contract, or something else?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement.
Who is allowed to apply for the NIST RET opportunity?
Only public school districts and accredited private educational institutions in the United States and its territories may apply. These eligible organizations apply by nominating teachers who meet the program requirements.
Can an individual teacher apply directly?
No. Individual public school teachers and individual teachers at private institutions cannot apply directly. They must go through their public school district or their accredited private educational institution, respectively.
Can an individual public middle school apply directly?
No. Individual public middle schools cannot apply directly under this opportunity; the application must be submitted by the public school district.
How does eligibility work for teachers?
Eligibility is structured around nominations. Eligible districts and institutions apply and nominate teachers who meet the program requirements.
Which grade levels are targeted by this program?
The opportunity is specifically aimed at science teachers in grades 6, 7, and/or 8.
What is a key prerequisite for nominated teachers?
Nominated teachers must have successfully completed the NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers.
Are there additional eligibility requirements for nominated teachers beyond completing the NIST Summer Institute?
Yes. Each nominated teacher must also satisfy the eligibility requirements described in the full announcement (referenced as Section III.1 in the official funding notice).
What subject areas should the applying school or district provide instruction in?
Schools and districts applying must offer instruction in general science fields commonly taught at the middle school level, including earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2013 NIST RET 01.
What is the official title of the funding opportunity?
The title is "NIST Research Experience for Teachers (NIST RET) Program."
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) is 11.609, Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. NIST does not require cost sharing or matching under this opportunity.
When was the application posted?
Applications were posted on January 18, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was March 20, 2013.
Were there different receipt times for electronic and paper submissions?
Yes. Electronic submissions were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern, and paper submissions had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
Are late applications accepted?
No. Late applications were not reviewed.
Is the opportunity currently open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 21, 2013.
Where can applicants find the full program details?
NIST provided an official full announcement/FFO document via the additional information link associated with the opportunity.
Who can be contacted for technical assistance accessing the announcement?
Technical assistance for accessing the announcement was available through Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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