Opportunity Information: Apply for 2014 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01
Apply for 2014 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 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 Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers (NIST Summer Institute) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 9, 2013 and posted on Dec 9, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Electronic applications must be received no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, March 12, 2014. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 500 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, March 12, 2014. 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 8 (often termed middle school). 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 Summer Institute Program must meet the eligibility requirements in Section III.1. of the Full Announcement/FFO document.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers, listed under Funding Opportunity Number 2014 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01, is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by NIST to support the professional development of middle school science teachers. The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, and it sits within the broader funding activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development. In practical terms, this opportunity is designed to connect classroom science educators with working scientists and engineers at NIST, giving teachers direct exposure to modern research environments, measurement science, and real-world STEM applications they can bring back to their students.
The core purpose of the NIST Summer Institute is to host selected teachers for an in-person summer program at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. For the 2014 cycle described here, the institute is scheduled to take place from July 7 through July 18, 2014. During that period, participating teachers are expected to engage in hands-on activities, attend lectures, take part in tours, and interact directly with NIST researchers through visits and planned sessions. The emphasis is on experiential learning and authentic contact with the scientific process, with the broader educational payoff being stronger, more current, and more engaging science instruction for grades 6 through 8.
Eligibility is focused on institutions rather than individuals. NIST is soliciting applications from eligible public school districts and accredited private educational institutions located in the United States and its territories. To qualify, the applying district or institution must offer science classes at grade levels 6 to 8 (commonly referred to as middle school) and must provide instruction in general science fields such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology. Individual teachers cannot apply on their own. Public school teachers and individual public middle schools are not eligible to submit applications directly; instead, teachers must be formally nominated by their school district. Similarly, teachers in private educational institutions cannot apply as individuals and must be nominated by their accredited private institution. In addition to the institutional eligibility rules, the nominated teachers themselves must meet the specific participant eligibility requirements described in Section III.1 of the Full Announcement (FFO), which is referenced in the opportunity materials.
The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which means applicants are not expected to commit their own funds as a condition of receiving support. Key dates are clearly defined. The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2013, and applications were due by March 12, 2014. Electronic submissions had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on that date, while paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. NIST indicates that late applications would not be reviewed or considered, highlighting that the deadline was firm.
For applicants needing the full set of requirements, selection criteria, and administrative instructions, NIST points to the Full Announcement/FFO document associated with the link labeled "2014 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01 Full Announcement/FFO document." Questions about accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718. Overall, the program is best understood as an institution-nominated, research-exposure summer experience for middle school science educators, hosted on-site at NIST, aimed at strengthening science teaching through direct engagement with federal laboratory science and engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers?
The NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It supports professional development for middle school science teachers by connecting them with working scientists and engineers at NIST and exposing them to modern research environments, measurement science, and real-world STEM applications.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2014 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01.
What type of funding mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the funding activity category of Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the main purpose of the NIST Summer Institute?
The main purpose is to host selected middle school science teachers for an in-person summer program at the NIST campus, where they participate in hands-on activities and engage directly with NIST researchers. The intended educational impact is stronger, more current, and more engaging science instruction for grades 6 through 8.
Where does the Summer Institute take place?
The program is hosted in person at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
When is the 2014 Summer Institute scheduled to occur?
For the 2014 cycle described, the institute is scheduled for July 7 through July 18, 2014.
What do participating teachers do during the institute?
Participating teachers are expected to engage in hands-on activities, attend lectures, participate in tours, and interact directly with NIST researchers through visits and planned sessions. The emphasis is on experiential learning and authentic contact with the scientific process.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility is limited to institutions. NIST solicits applications from eligible public school districts and accredited private educational institutions located in the United States and its territories.
Can individual teachers apply directly?
No. Individual teachers cannot apply on their own. Teachers must be formally nominated by an eligible public school district or accredited private educational institution.
Can an individual public middle school submit an application?
No. The opportunity states that individual public middle schools are not eligible to submit applications directly. Public school teachers must be nominated by their school district.
How do public school teachers participate if they cannot apply directly?
Public school teachers must be formally nominated by their school district, which submits the application.
How do private school teachers participate if they cannot apply directly?
Teachers in private educational institutions must be nominated by their accredited private institution, which submits the application.
What grade levels must the applying district or institution serve?
To qualify, the applying district or institution must offer science classes at grades 6 through 8 (middle school).
What subject areas must be taught to be eligible?
The applying organization must provide instruction in general science fields such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology.
Do the nominated teachers have additional eligibility requirements?
Yes. In addition to the institutional eligibility rules, nominated teachers must meet the specific participant eligibility requirements described in Section III.1 of the Full Announcement (FFO).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 9, 2013.
What was the application deadline for the 2014 cycle?
Applications were due by March 12, 2014.
What was the deadline time for electronic submissions?
Electronic submissions had to be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 12, 2014.
What was the deadline time for paper applications?
Paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 12, 2014.
Are late applications accepted?
No. NIST indicates that late applications would not be reviewed or considered, and the deadline was firm.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and selection criteria?
NIST directs applicants to the Full Announcement/FFO document associated with the link labeled "2014 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01 Full Announcement/FFO document," which contains requirements, selection criteria, and administrative instructions.
Who can be contacted for questions about accessing the full announcement electronically?
Questions about accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
What is the overall goal for teachers and students?
The program is designed to give teachers direct exposure to federal laboratory science and engineering so they can bring back more authentic, current, and engaging science instruction for students in grades 6 through 8.
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