Opportunity Information: Apply for 2015 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01
Apply for 2015 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.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.620 Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2014 and posted on Dec 16, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 13, 2015 Electronic applications must be received no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, March 13, 2015. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 500 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, March 13, 2015. 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 NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers (NIST Summer Institute) Program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) designed to strengthen middle school science education by giving teachers direct exposure to real-world research and measurement science. Through a cooperative agreement, NIST invites eligible U.S. public school districts and accredited private educational institutions, including those in U.S. territories, to submit applications that nominate middle school science teachers (grades 6 through 8) to participate in a two-week, in-person professional learning experience at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The program itself is structured around hands-on activities, lectures, facility tours, and structured interactions with NIST scientists and engineers, giving participating teachers practical ideas and up-to-date scientific context they can bring back to their classrooms.
The opportunity is aligned with the broader activity category of science and technology and other research and development, and it is listed under CFDA number 11.620, which covers NIST outreach activities spanning science, technology, business, and education. Importantly, the announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically means applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should generally expect more substantial federal involvement in carrying out the program compared with a standard grant, such as coordination with NIST staff on program execution, teacher participation details, and reporting expectations as described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is narrowly focused on institutions rather than individuals. Public school districts and accredited private educational institutions that teach science at grades 6 to 8 are the eligible applicants, provided they offer instruction in general science fields such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology. Individual teachers are not allowed to apply on their own. For public schools, the district must submit the application and formally nominate teachers. For private schools, the accredited private educational institution must submit and nominate teachers. The nominated teachers must also satisfy additional eligibility requirements referenced in Section III.1 of the full funding opportunity document, which is where details such as teacher qualifications, experience, teaching assignments, or other participation conditions are typically spelled out.
Key dates in the notice show the opportunity was posted on December 16, 2014, with an application deadline of March 13, 2015. The submission rules distinguish between electronic and paper applications: electronic applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 13, 2015, while paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day. Late applications were explicitly not reviewed or considered, signaling strict enforcement of the deadline. The program dates were July 6 to July 17, 2015, indicating a two-week summer institute format.
For applicants seeking official requirements, forms, and detailed instructions, the notice points to the full announcement (labeled "2015 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01 Full Announcement/FFO document"). Questions about accessing the announcement were directed to Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an institutional nomination pathway for middle school science teachers to participate in an intensive, research-adjacent summer experience at NIST, with the goal of translating exposure to working scientists, labs, and measurement practices into stronger and more engaging science teaching for grades 6 to 8.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers
What is the NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers program?
The NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers (NIST Summer Institute) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It is designed to strengthen middle school science education by giving teachers direct exposure to real-world research and measurement science through an in-person professional learning experience at NIST.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to improve middle school science teaching by immersing nominated teachers in hands-on activities, lectures, facility tours, and structured interactions with NIST scientists and engineers, so teachers can bring practical ideas and current scientific context back to their classrooms.
Who is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Is this a grant or another type of award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates substantial federal involvement in carrying out the program compared with a standard grant, such as coordination with NIST staff on program execution, teacher participation details, and reporting expectations described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are institutions, not individuals. U.S. public school districts and accredited private educational institutions (including those in U.S. territories) that teach science at grades 6 through 8 may apply, as long as they provide instruction in general science fields such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology.
Can individual teachers apply directly?
No. Individual teachers are not allowed to apply on their own. Applications must be submitted by the school district (for public schools) or by the accredited private educational institution (for private schools), and the institution must nominate the participating teachers.
How do teachers participate if they cannot apply individually?
Teachers participate by being nominated by an eligible applicant institution (a public school district or an accredited private educational institution). The institution submits the application and formally nominates the teachers for participation.
Are institutions in U.S. territories eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes eligible U.S. public school districts and accredited private educational institutions in U.S. territories.
Which grade levels and subject areas does the program focus on?
The program focuses on middle school science teachers in grades 6 through 8. Eligible institutions must teach science in general science fields such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology.
Where does the Summer Institute take place?
The program is a two-week, in-person experience held at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
How long is the program?
The program is structured as a two-week summer institute.
What were the program dates listed in the notice?
The program dates listed were July 6 to July 17, 2015.
What activities are included in the program?
The institute is structured around hands-on activities, lectures, facility tours, and structured interactions with NIST scientists and engineers.
Does the grant require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 11.620, which covers NIST outreach activities spanning science, technology, business, and education.
What broader category does this opportunity align with?
It aligns with the broader activity category of science and technology and other research and development.
What are the key application dates mentioned?
The notice states the opportunity was posted on December 16, 2014, with an application deadline of March 13, 2015.
What was the deadline for electronic submissions?
Electronic applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 13, 2015.
What was the deadline for paper submissions?
Paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, March 13, 2015.
Were late applications accepted?
No. Late applications were explicitly not reviewed or considered, indicating the deadline was enforced strictly.
Where can applicants find the official requirements, forms, and instructions?
The notice directs applicants to the full announcement labeled "2015 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01 Full Announcement/FFO document" for official requirements, forms, and detailed instructions.
Where are the teacher eligibility requirements described?
The notice states that nominated teachers must satisfy additional eligibility requirements referenced in Section III.1 of the full funding opportunity document.
Who should be contacted for questions about accessing the full announcement?
Questions about accessing the announcement were directed to Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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