Opportunity Information: Apply for 2012 NIST PMGP 01
Apply for 2012 NIST PMGP 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 "Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP)" 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 Nov 30, 2011 and posted on Nov 30, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Abbreviated Proposals must be received no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Abbreviated proposals received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered. Review of abbreviated proposals and selection of finalists is expected to be completed by Friday, March 23, 2012. Full proposals must be received no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time, on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Full proposals received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Accredited institutions of higher education hospitals non profit organizations commercial organizations state, local, and Indian tribal governments foreign governments organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments international organizations and Federal agencies with appropriate legal authority.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP) is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding opportunity that supports basic research in measurement science, with a long-running history dating back to 1970. The program is aimed primarily at enabling university and college faculty, along with other qualified research organizations, to carry out meaningful work in fundamental measurement and in the determination of fundamental constants. A central purpose of the PMGP is to strengthen measurement-focused research capacity outside NIST while also building and maintaining strong professional connections between NIST scientists and external researchers who are working at the front edge of precision measurement.
The research scope is intentionally focused but not overly narrow. NIST indicates there is some flexibility in the topics it will consider, but proposals must clearly align with NISTs ongoing efforts in basic measurement science, particularly those associated with the NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), referenced at http://pml.nist.gov. In practice, this means applicants should frame their projects around advancing the state of the art in measurement methods, standards, instrumentation, or fundamental physical quantities, and show a strong connection to measurement science priorities that NIST is actively pursuing. Another stated goal is to make room for early-stage or unconventional ideas that may not fit neatly into other common funding channels, which signals that novelty and high-impact measurement concepts can be a good fit when well justified.
The PMGP uses a two-step submission process. Applicants must first submit an abbreviated proposal by the published deadline; late abbreviated proposals are not reviewed. NIST then reviews those abbreviated submissions and selects a group of finalists. Only finalists who are explicitly invited by NIST are allowed to submit a full proposal. This structure effectively makes the abbreviated proposal a required first gate, so applicants need to treat it as a serious, competitive submission rather than a casual pre-proposal. For this specific opportunity cycle, abbreviated proposals were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 2, 2012, with finalist decisions expected by Friday, March 23, 2012. Invited full proposals were then due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 3, 2012, and late full proposals were likewise not considered.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and supports awards through grants and cooperative agreements under CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). NIST anticipated making two awards under this announcement, and the funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The program does not require cost sharing or matching, which can lower barriers for applicants whose institutions have limited discretionary resources.
Eligibility is broad, even though the program is described as being primarily for universities and colleges. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. It also lists foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, international organizations, and federal agencies with appropriate legal authority, suggesting NIST is open to a wide range of capable entities as long as they can meet the legal and programmatic requirements and can credibly execute measurement science research that aligns with NIST priorities. Because the program is fundamentally about advancing measurement science and maintaining active contact with NIST researchers, proposals that demonstrate clear technical relevance to NIST work and a strong plan for rigorous measurement outcomes are likely to be more competitive.
For applicants needing the complete procedural and technical requirements, NIST directs proposers to the full announcement (referenced as "2012 NIST PMGP 01 Full Announcement"), which contains the specific instructions for preparing and submitting abbreviated proposals. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP) - Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP)?
The Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP) is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding opportunity that supports basic research in measurement science. The program has a long-running history dating back to 1970 and is designed to advance fundamental measurement research, including work related to the determination of fundamental constants.
2. What is the main purpose of the PMGP?
A central purpose of the PMGP is to strengthen measurement-focused research capacity outside NIST while also building and maintaining strong professional connections between NIST scientists and external researchers working at the leading edge of precision measurement.
3. What types of research does the PMGP support?
The PMGP supports basic research in measurement science, including research in fundamental measurement and the determination of fundamental constants. Projects should be framed around advancing the state of the art in measurement methods, standards, instrumentation, or fundamental physical quantities.
4. How narrow is the research scope?
The research scope is intentionally focused but not overly narrow. NIST indicates there is some flexibility in the topics it will consider, as long as proposals clearly align with NIST's ongoing efforts in basic measurement science.
5. What does it mean for a proposal to align with NIST priorities?
Applicants should clearly connect their proposed work to NIST's ongoing basic measurement science efforts, particularly those associated with the NIST Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML). A strong alignment typically means demonstrating how the project advances measurement science priorities NIST is actively pursuing.
6. Which NIST lab is specifically referenced for alignment?
NIST specifically references the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) and points applicants to the PML website at http://pml.nist.gov for context on relevant measurement science efforts.
7. Does the PMGP encourage early-stage or unconventional ideas?
Yes. A stated goal of the PMGP is to make room for early-stage or unconventional ideas that may not fit neatly into other common funding channels. This suggests that novelty and high-impact measurement concepts can be a good fit when they are well justified and aligned with NIST measurement priorities.
8. What is the PMGP application process?
The PMGP uses a two-step submission process. Applicants must first submit an abbreviated proposal by the published deadline. NIST reviews abbreviated proposals and selects finalists. Only finalists who are explicitly invited by NIST may submit a full proposal.
9. Is the abbreviated proposal required, or is it optional?
The abbreviated proposal is a required first step and functions as a formal gate in the process. Only applicants selected as finalists from the abbreviated proposal stage are eligible to submit a full proposal.
10. Are late abbreviated proposals accepted?
No. Late abbreviated proposals are not reviewed.
11. Are late full proposals accepted?
No. Late full proposals are not considered.
12. What were the key deadlines for this opportunity cycle?
For this specific cycle, abbreviated proposals were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Finalist decisions were expected by Friday, March 23, 2012. Invited full proposals were due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 3, 2012.
13. When were finalist decisions expected?
Finalist decisions were expected by Friday, March 23, 2012.
14. Who is allowed to submit a full proposal?
Only finalists who are explicitly invited by NIST are allowed to submit a full proposal.
15. What kind of funding is this considered?
The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
16. What award instruments are used under this program?
The program supports awards through grants and cooperative agreements.
17. What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
18. How many awards did NIST anticipate making under this announcement?
NIST anticipated making two awards under this announcement.
19. What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
20. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching.
21. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, commercial organizations, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
22. Are non-U.S. entities eligible?
The eligibility list includes foreign governments, organizations under foreign jurisdiction, and international organizations. It also lists federal agencies with appropriate legal authority.
23. Is the PMGP only for universities and colleges?
No. While the program is aimed primarily at enabling university and college faculty (and other qualified research organizations), the eligibility list includes multiple organization types beyond higher education institutions.
24. What factors are implied to make a proposal more competitive?
Based on the program description, proposals that demonstrate clear technical relevance to NIST work, align with NIST measurement science priorities (including PML-related efforts), and present a strong plan for rigorous measurement outcomes are likely to be more competitive.
25. Where can applicants find the full procedural and technical requirements?
NIST directs proposers to the full announcement referenced as "2012 NIST PMGP 01 Full Announcement," which contains specific instructions for preparing and submitting abbreviated proposals.
26. Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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