Opportunity Information: Apply for 2010 PMGP 01
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- 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 Grants 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 Dec 29, 2009 and posted on Dec 29, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2010 All applicants must submit an abbreviated proposal based on this Notice. A completed SF 424 (RR) form is required to be submitted with the abbreviated proposal. Abbreviated proposals may not be submitted through the Grants.gov website. However, abbreviated proposals may be submitted on paper by mail or delivery service or as an electronic file (the SF 424 (RR) must be a scanned signed form) by email to mohr@nist.gov. A fillable version of the SF 424 (RR) form can be found at http://physics.nist.gov/ResOpp/grants/2010/424.pdf. Applicants are requested to submit an abbreviated proposal with a description of their proposed work and related information with total length of five (5) or fewer double spaced pages (excluding SF 424 (RR)) to Dr. Peter J. Mohr, Manager, NIST Precision Measurement Grants Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8420, Gaithersburg, MD 20899 8420, Tel (301) 975 3217, E mail mohr@nist.gov, Website http://physics.nist.gov/pmg. Only applicants who have been selected as Finalists will be allowed to submit full proposals to NIST. Full proposals submitted on paper should be submitted to the address given above. A full application kit, containing all required application forms and certifications, will be provided to the finalists by Ms. Gail Newrock, 301 975 3200. For electronic submission At the finalist stage, users of Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it off line, and then upload and submit the application package and associated proposal information via the Grants.gov website. Applicants should follow the Application Instructions provided at Grants.gov when submitting a response to this Notice as well as the following information. Abbreviated proposals must be received at the address listed above no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 5, 2010. Proposals received after this deadline will be returned with no further consideration. Finalists will be selected by approximately March 26, 2010 and will be requested to submit full proposals to NIST. All full proposals, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 7, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Other eligible applicants are hospitals foreign governments and 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 Grants Program is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for FY 2010, focused on supporting significant basic research in fundamental measurement science and the determination of fundamental constants. The core aim is to stimulate high-impact, measurement-related research across universities, colleges, and other research laboratories, while also strengthening working connections between NIST scientists and external researchers who are actively contributing to precision measurement and related areas. A notable emphasis is placed on enabling researchers to explore promising new ideas, especially those that may be hard to fund through more traditional or mainstream sources. While NIST allows some flexibility in the exact research topics proposed, the central requirement is that the project aligns with, and is consistent with, NIST's ongoing efforts in basic measurement science.
Administratively, this opportunity is issued as a grant (Funding Opportunity Number 2010 PMGP 01) under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category, and is associated with CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards). The posting date and creation date are both December 29, 2009, and the final deadline for full proposals is May 7, 2010. The announcement indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. It also lists award floor and ceiling values as 0, which typically signals that applicants should rely on the full announcement or program guidance for expected funding levels rather than interpreting those fields as the true funding range.
The application process is structured in two stages. First, all applicants must submit an abbreviated proposal based on the notice, along with a completed SF 424 (R&R) form. The abbreviated proposal is limited to five or fewer double-spaced pages, excluding the SF 424 (R&R). Importantly, abbreviated proposals cannot be submitted through Grants.gov. Instead, they must be submitted either by mail/delivery service or by email as an electronic file, with the SF 424 (R&R) included as a scanned, signed document. Abbreviated proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 5, 2010, and late submissions are returned without further consideration. NIST then plans to select finalists around March 26, 2010, and only those finalists are invited to submit full proposals. Full proposals (paper or electronic) must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on May 7, 2010. At the finalist stage, electronic submission through Grants.gov becomes available, allowing finalists to download, complete offline, and submit the full application package through the Grants.gov system following its instructions.
The abbreviated proposal and initial materials are directed to Dr. Peter J. Mohr, Manager of the NIST Precision Measurement Grants Program, at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland (100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8420, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8420). The notice includes his phone number (301-975-3217), email (mohr@nist.gov), and program website (http://physics.nist.gov/pmg). A fillable SF 424 (R&R) form is provided through a NIST-hosted link (http://physics.nist.gov/ResOpp/grants/2010/424.pdf). For finalists, a full application kit with required forms and certifications is to be provided by Ms. Gail Newrock (301-975-3200). For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice lists Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Eligibility is broad and spans many organization types. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), small businesses, other for-profit organizations (beyond small businesses), and multiple levels of government such as city/township, county, and state governments. The opportunity also includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations, and it further clarifies that additional eligible applicants may include hospitals, foreign governments and entities under foreign government jurisdiction, international organizations, and federal agencies when they have appropriate legal authority to apply. Overall, the program is designed to attract strong, measurement-focused proposals from a wide range of research performers, as long as the work is tightly connected to fundamental measurement science and complements NIST's existing mission and activities.
Precision Measurement Grants Program (NIST) - FAQs
What is the Precision Measurement Grants Program?
The Precision Measurement Grants Program is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for FY 2010. It supports significant basic research in fundamental measurement science and the determination of fundamental constants.
What kinds of research does this program support?
The program focuses on high-impact, measurement-related basic research, particularly work connected to fundamental measurement science and fundamental constants. It also emphasizes giving researchers room to explore promising new ideas, including ideas that may be difficult to fund through more traditional or mainstream sources.
How strict are the research topic requirements?
NIST allows some flexibility in the specific topics proposed, but the central requirement is that the project aligns with, and is consistent with, NIST's ongoing efforts in basic measurement science.
What is the program trying to achieve beyond funding research?
In addition to stimulating impactful research, the program aims to strengthen working connections between NIST scientists and external researchers who contribute to precision measurement and related areas.
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2010 PMGP 01.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) listed for the opportunity is December 29, 2009.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the key deadlines?
Abbreviated proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on February 5, 2010. Full proposals (for invited finalists only) must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 7, 2010.
Is the application process single-stage or multi-stage?
It is a two-stage process. First, all applicants submit an abbreviated proposal. NIST then selects finalists (planned around March 26, 2010), and only finalists are invited to submit full proposals.
What must be included with the abbreviated proposal?
The abbreviated submission must include (1) an abbreviated proposal based on the notice and (2) a completed SF 424 (R&R) form.
How long can the abbreviated proposal be?
The abbreviated proposal is limited to five or fewer double-spaced pages, excluding the SF 424 (R&R).
Can the abbreviated proposal be submitted through Grants.gov?
No. The notice states that abbreviated proposals cannot be submitted through Grants.gov.
How can the abbreviated proposal be submitted?
Abbreviated proposals must be submitted either by mail/delivery service or by email as an electronic file. The SF 424 (R&R) must be included as a scanned, signed document.
What happens if an abbreviated proposal is late?
Late abbreviated proposals are returned without further consideration.
When does NIST expect to select finalists?
NIST plans to select finalists around March 26, 2010.
Who is invited to submit a full proposal?
Only applicants selected as finalists are invited to submit full proposals.
When is Grants.gov submission allowed?
Grants.gov submission becomes available at the finalist stage for full proposals. Finalists may download the full application package, complete it offline, and submit it through Grants.gov following the system instructions.
What is the deadline and time zone for full proposals?
Full proposals (paper or electronic) must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 7, 2010.
Where should abbreviated proposals be sent?
Abbreviated proposals and initial materials are directed to Dr. Peter J. Mohr, Manager of the NIST Precision Measurement Grants Program, at NIST in Gaithersburg, Maryland: 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8420, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8420.
Who is the main program contact listed for this opportunity?
The notice lists Dr. Peter J. Mohr as the program contact. Phone: 301-975-3217. Email: mohr@nist.gov.
Where can applicants find the program website?
The program website listed is http://physics.nist.gov/pmg.
Where is the SF 424 (R&R) form provided?
A fillable SF 424 (R&R) form is provided through a NIST-hosted link: http://physics.nist.gov/ResOpp/grants/2010/424.pdf.
Who provides the full application kit for finalists?
For finalists, the notice states that a full application kit with required forms and certifications is to be provided by Ms. Gail Newrock (301-975-3200).
Who can help applicants access the full announcement electronically?
The notice lists Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, for help accessing the full announcement electronically: 301-975-5718.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities); small businesses; other for-profit organizations (beyond small businesses); and governments such as city/township, county, and state governments.
Are tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity includes Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other tribal organizations.
Are hospitals eligible to apply?
Yes. The eligibility description indicates that additional eligible applicants may include hospitals.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
The notice indicates that additional eligible applicants may include foreign governments and entities under foreign government jurisdiction, as well as international organizations.
Can federal agencies apply?
The notice indicates that federal agencies may be eligible to apply when they have appropriate legal authority to do so.
What do the award floor and award ceiling values mean in this listing?
The announcement lists the award floor and ceiling as 0, which typically signals that applicants should rely on the full announcement or program guidance for expected funding levels rather than interpreting those fields as the true funding range.
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