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Opportunity Summary:

The Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP) is a long running research funding opportunity administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Operating since 1970, the program is designed to support significant, basic research in fundamental measurement science, including work aimed at improving measurement methods and tools or refining the values of fundamental physical constants. While PMGP funding has historically been directed primarily to faculty at universities and colleges, the broader purpose is to strengthen the overall measurement science ecosystem by enabling high impact research that aligns with NIST priorities and by encouraging close technical interaction between NIST scientists and external researchers.

At its core, PMGP is meant to back ideas that are both fundamental and measurement focused, especially projects that may be too early stage, specialized, or conceptually exploratory to fit easily within other common funding channels. NIST signals that there is some flexibility in the specific topics it will consider, but the central requirement is fit: the proposed research needs to be consistent with NISTs ongoing work in basic measurement science, particularly the activities associated with the NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), referenced in the announcement at http://pml.nist.gov. In practical terms, applicants should be prepared to show a clear connection between their proposed measurement problem and the technical directions NIST is actively pursuing, rather than presenting a general basic science project without a strong measurement science anchor.

For this specific solicitation (Funding Opportunity Number 2014 NIST PMGP 01), the opportunity category is discretionary, and the activity area is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. Awards may be made through either a grant or a cooperative agreement, indicating that depending on the project, there may be varying levels of anticipated federal involvement or collaboration during the period of performance. The solicitation also notes that there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can simplify budgeting for applicants and reduce barriers for institutions that cannot readily contribute non federal funds.

Eligibility is broad compared to many academic focused programs. In addition to accredited institutions of higher education, the announcement lists hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribal governments, foreign governments and organizations under foreign jurisdiction, international organizations, and federal agencies with appropriate legal authority. Even though universities and colleges are highlighted as the primary recipients historically, the eligibility language suggests NIST is open to strong measurement science proposals from a wide range of capable institutions, provided the work fits PMGP goals and NIST mission needs.

The application process uses a two stage structure intended to manage applicant effort and allow NIST to screen for the strongest and best aligned concepts before requesting full submissions. Applicants must first submit an Abbreviated Proposal, and only those selected as finalists after this initial review are invited to submit a Full Proposal. For the 2014 cycle described, Abbreviated Proposals were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 4, 2014, with NIST expecting to complete finalist selection by Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Full Proposals were then due on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, with separate time cutoffs depending on submission method: proposals submitted through Grants.gov were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, while paper or emailed full proposals were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The announcement emphasizes that late submissions at either stage would not be reviewed or considered.

Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on December 4, 2013, and later archived on June 4, 2014. Prospective applicants were directed to consult the full announcement document (2014 NIST PMGP 01 Full Announcement/FFO) for detailed submission instructions and requirements, especially for the abbreviated proposal stage. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.

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