Opportunity Information: Apply for 2013 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01
Apply for 2013 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): 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 17, 2013 and posted on Jan 17, 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 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 federal discretionary funding opportunity offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support the professional development of middle school science teachers. The program is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards) and focuses on strengthening science teaching and learning by immersing selected teachers in NIST’s real-world research environment. Rather than funding individual teachers directly, NIST is specifically looking for applications submitted by eligible public school districts and accredited private educational institutions that nominate qualified teachers to participate.
The core of the opportunity is participation in an in-person summer institute hosted at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Selected teachers take part in hands-on activities, lectures, tours, and direct engagement with NIST scientists and engineers. The experience is designed to connect classroom instruction in grades 6 through 8 with authentic scientific and engineering practices, exposing educators to how measurement science and standards underpin many areas of modern research and technology. The opportunity is geared toward institutions that provide instruction in general science fields commonly taught at the middle school level, including earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and biology.
Eligibility is limited to public school districts and accredited private educational institutions located in the United States and its territories that offer science classes in grades 6 to 8. Individual public school teachers and individual public middle schools are not permitted to apply directly; instead, teachers must be nominated by their district. Similarly, teachers in private institutions must be nominated by their accredited private educational institution rather than applying on their own. In addition to the institutional eligibility requirement, nominated teachers must meet the specific participant eligibility criteria described in Section III.1 of the full funding opportunity announcement.
The timeline for the 2013 cycle is clearly defined. Applications had to be submitted by Wednesday, March 20, 2013, with separate receipt deadlines depending on submission method: electronic applications were due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, while paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same date. Late applications were not reviewed or considered. NIST anticipated completing review, selection, and award processing in April 2013, with the earliest expected award start date of June 3, 2013. The actual institute dates were scheduled for July 8 through July 19, 2013, on the Gaithersburg campus.
The opportunity does not include a cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for eligible districts and institutions to participate. Organizations looking for complete requirements, teacher eligibility details, and submission instructions were directed to the official full announcement (Funding Opportunity Number: 2013 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01). For access issues or technical questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.
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) Program is a federal discretionary funding opportunity offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It supports professional development for middle school science teachers by immersing selected teachers in NIST's real-world research environment.
What type of award is this opportunity?
The program is structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to strengthen science teaching and learning in grades 6 through 8 by connecting classroom instruction to authentic scientific and engineering practices. It does this by placing teachers in direct contact with NIST scientists and engineers and exposing them to how measurement science and standards support modern research and technology.
Does the program fund individual teachers directly?
No. NIST is not seeking applications from individual teachers. Applications must be submitted by eligible public school districts or accredited private educational institutions that nominate qualified teachers to participate.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public school districts and accredited private educational institutions located in the United States and its territories that offer science classes in grades 6 to 8.
Can an individual public school teacher apply directly?
No. Individual public school teachers are not permitted to apply directly. Teachers must be nominated by their public school district.
Can an individual public middle school apply directly?
No. Individual public middle schools are not permitted to apply directly under this opportunity. Applications must come from eligible public school districts.
How do teachers from private schools participate?
Teachers at private institutions must be nominated by their accredited private educational institution. They are not expected to apply on their own.
Are there additional eligibility requirements for nominated teachers?
Yes. Nominated teachers must meet the specific participant eligibility criteria described in Section III.1 of the full funding opportunity announcement.
Where does the summer institute take place?
The institute is hosted in person at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Is the institute in-person or virtual?
It is an in-person summer institute on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
What do selected teachers do during the institute?
Selected teachers participate in hands-on activities, lectures, tours, and direct engagement with NIST scientists and engineers. The experience is designed to immerse educators in NIST's research environment and connect that work to middle school science teaching.
What grades and subject areas does the institute focus on?
The institute is designed to support educators teaching grades 6 through 8 in general science fields commonly taught at the middle school level, including earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and biology.
What is the application deadline for the 2013 cycle?
Applications had to be submitted by Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Late applications were not reviewed or considered.
What were the submission deadlines for electronic vs. paper applications in 2013?
For the 2013 cycle, electronic applications were due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 20, 2013. Paper applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 20, 2013.
What happens if an application is submitted late?
Late applications were not reviewed or considered.
When did NIST expect to complete review and selections for the 2013 cycle?
NIST anticipated completing review, selection, and award processing in April 2013.
What was the earliest expected award start date for the 2013 cycle?
The earliest expected award start date was June 3, 2013.
When were the institute dates for the 2013 cycle?
The institute was scheduled for July 8 through July 19, 2013, on the NIST campus in Gaithersburg.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity does not include a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and instructions?
Organizations were directed to the official full announcement for complete requirements, teacher eligibility details, and submission instructions. The Funding Opportunity Number is 2013 NIST SUMMER INSTITUTE 01.
Who can be contacted for technical questions or access issues related to the announcement?
For access issues or technical questions about the announcement, the point of contact listed is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is under CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
What is the overarching theme of the NIST experience for teachers?
The program emphasizes how measurement science and standards underpin many areas of modern research and technology, and it connects that theme to classroom teaching for middle school science.
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