Opportunity Information: Apply for 2016 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01
Apply for 2016 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01
- The DOC-NIST in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 10, 2015 and posted on Dec 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 04, 2016. (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).
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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 offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the program rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The program sits under CFDA number 11.620 and is categorized under an "Other" funding activity area, reflecting that it is not a typical formula education grant but a specialized program centered on science and engineering engagement at NIST.
The purpose of the opportunity is to support the nomination and participation of middle school science teachers, specifically those teaching grades 6, 7, and/or 8, in a summer institute experience hosted by NIST. Rather than being an open application for individual teachers, the eligible applicants are institutions: public school districts and accredited private educational institutions located in the United States and its territories. These eligible organizations would apply and, as part of that process, nominate qualified middle school science teachers to attend the institute. In practical terms, the applicant organization serves as the formal grant recipient and sponsor, while the nominated teachers are the primary participants and beneficiaries of the training and enrichment activities.
The core program experience takes place at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and is designed to immerse participating teachers in authentic STEM environments. Selected teachers would engage in hands-on activities, attend lectures, take part in tours, and participate in visits and interactions with NIST scientists and engineers. The overall emphasis is on direct exposure to real-world measurement science, research practices, laboratory work, and engineering applications, with the expectation that teachers will bring back new knowledge, ideas, and classroom-ready perspectives to strengthen science instruction at the middle school level.
Administratively, the opportunity was created and posted on December 10, 2015, with an application closing date of March 4, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates match, indicating no extension was reflected in the posting). The listing does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards in the provided data, suggesting that those details would have been laid out in the full funding opportunity announcement or related guidance documents. Overall, this program is best understood as a competitive, institution-submitted nomination pathway that connects middle school science educators with NIST resources and personnel for intensive, on-site professional learning during the summer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST). It supports the nomination and participation of middle school science teachers in a summer institute experience hosted by NIST.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST).
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the program, rather than simply providing funding with minimal agency participation.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 11.620.
What funding activity area is this grant categorized under?
The funding activity area is categorized as "Other," reflecting that it is a specialized program centered on science and engineering engagement at NIST rather than a typical formula education grant.
What is the main purpose of the grant opportunity?
The purpose is to support the nomination and participation of middle school science teachers (grades 6, 7, and/or 8) in a NIST-hosted summer institute experience that immerses them in authentic STEM environments and exposure to measurement science, research practices, laboratory work, and engineering applications.
Who is eligible to apply for the grant?
Eligible applicants are institutions: public school districts and accredited private educational institutions located in the United States and its territories.
Can an individual teacher apply directly?
No. Based on the information provided, this is not an open application for individual teachers. The eligible applicant is the institution (such as a public school district or an accredited private educational institution), which applies and nominates qualified teachers.
Who are the intended participants or beneficiaries of the program?
The primary participants and beneficiaries are the nominated middle school science teachers who attend the institute. The applicant organization serves as the formal grant recipient and sponsor.
Which grade levels of teachers does the program focus on?
The program specifically focuses on middle school science teachers teaching grades 6, 7, and/or 8.
What does the institute experience include?
Selected teachers engage in hands-on activities, attend lectures, take part in tours, and participate in visits and interactions with NIST scientists and engineers. The emphasis is on direct exposure to real-world STEM environments, including measurement science and laboratory and engineering applications.
Where does the summer institute take place?
The core program experience takes place at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
What is the expected impact on classroom instruction?
The institute is designed so that teachers bring back new knowledge, ideas, and classroom-ready perspectives to strengthen science instruction at the middle school level.
Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The program is described as a competitive, institution-submitted nomination pathway in which organizations apply and nominate qualified middle school science teachers to participate.
When was this opportunity created and posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on December 10, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was March 4, 2016. The information provided indicates the original and current closing dates match, suggesting no extension was reflected in the posting.
Does the listing provide an award ceiling or the expected number of awards?
No. The provided information does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, and indicates those details may have been included in the full funding opportunity announcement or related guidance documents.
What role does NIST play during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, NIST is expected to have substantial involvement in carrying out the program. The institute itself includes direct interaction with NIST scientists and engineers and exposure to NIST facilities and activities.
What kinds of STEM topics are emphasized at the institute?
The emphasis is on authentic STEM exposure, including real-world measurement science, research practices, laboratory work, and engineering applications, delivered through hands-on activities and engagement with NIST personnel and facilities.
Where must the applicant organizations be located to be eligible?
Eligible public school districts and accredited private educational institutions must be located in the United States and its territories.
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