Opportunity Information: Apply for 2012 NIST PREP MML 01
Apply for 2012 NIST PREP MML 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 "Professional Research Experience Program Material Measurement Laboratory (PREP MML)" 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 20, 2011 and posted on Dec 20, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by All applications, paper and electronic, must be received no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time on April 13, 2012. Applications 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.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Accredited institutions of higher education in the United States and its territories that offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and/or engineering. Institutions must have a 4 year degree plan. Undergraduate and graduate students, who receive fellowships under the PREP MML, must show evidence of a 3.0 or higher grade point average in a curriculum acceptable to the sponsoring educational institution and NIST/MML and must be enrolled full time at a sponsoring institution. Post doctoral associates must be affiliated with a sponsoring institution of higher education and be no more than 5 years beyond receiving their Ph.D.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Professional Research Experience Program - Material Measurement Laboratory (PREP MML) is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding opportunity designed to connect universities with hands-on research training inside NISTs Material Measurement Laboratory (MML). Through this program, NIST provides financial assistance to eligible U.S. colleges and universities so they can place and support undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates in research experiences at NIST laboratory sites in Gaithersburg, Maryland and Charleston, South Carolina. The central aim is to expand practical, real-world laboratory experience and strengthen the pipeline of scientists and engineers working in measurement science, standards, and related research areas that align with MMLs mission.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally implies active involvement by NIST in shaping or coordinating aspects of the work as it is carried out. The programs activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development, and it is associated with CFDA 11.609, Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility is limited to accredited institutions of higher education located in the United States or its territories, and the institution must have a 4-year degree plan. Universities applying should offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and/or engineering, reflecting the disciplines most relevant to NIST MML research needs. While the institution is the applicant and award recipient, the supported participants are students and postdoctoral associates placed into MML research environments. Undergraduate and graduate students supported through PREP MML fellowships must be enrolled full time at the sponsoring institution, must demonstrate a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must be in a curriculum acceptable to both the sponsoring institution and NIST/MML. Postdoctoral associates must likewise be affiliated with a sponsoring institution and must be no more than five years past the date they received their Ph.D., which keeps the focus on early-career researchers.
The key deadline information is strict: all applications, whether submitted electronically or on paper, had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 13, 2012. The notice emphasizes that late applications would not be reviewed or considered. The opportunity was posted on December 20, 2011, and later archived on May 14, 2012, which signals that this specific announcement is no longer open but serves as an official record of the solicitation.
For administrative questions or difficulty accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant at NIST, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Professional Research Experience Program - Material Measurement Laboratory (PREP MML)
What is the PREP MML grant opportunity?
The Professional Research Experience Program - Material Measurement Laboratory (PREP MML) is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) funding opportunity intended to connect eligible U.S. colleges and universities with hands-on research training conducted inside NIST's Material Measurement Laboratory (MML). The program provides financial assistance to universities so they can place and support undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates in research experiences at NIST laboratory sites.
What is the main purpose of PREP MML?
The central aim is to expand practical, real-world laboratory experience for participants and strengthen the pipeline of scientists and engineers working in measurement science, standards, and related research areas that align with the mission of NIST's Material Measurement Laboratory (MML).
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Which NIST laboratory is associated with this program?
This program is associated with NIST's Material Measurement Laboratory (MML).
Where do the research experiences take place?
Research experiences take place at NIST laboratory sites in Gaithersburg, Maryland and Charleston, South Carolina.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award.
What is the funding instrument used for PREP MML?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally implies active involvement by NIST in shaping or coordinating aspects of the work as it is carried out.
What is the activity category for this program?
The program's activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 11.609, Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply for PREP MML?
Eligibility is limited to accredited institutions of higher education located in the United States or its territories, and the institution must have a 4-year degree plan.
Are individuals (students or postdocs) allowed to apply directly?
No. Based on the information provided, the institution (the accredited college or university) is the applicant and award recipient. Students and postdoctoral associates are the supported participants placed into MML research environments through the sponsoring institution.
What types of academic programs should applicant institutions offer?
Universities applying should offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in fields such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and/or engineering, reflecting disciplines relevant to NIST MML research needs.
Who can be supported through PREP MML?
The supported participants include undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates who are placed into research experiences within NIST MML.
What are the eligibility requirements for undergraduate and graduate students supported under PREP MML?
Undergraduate and graduate students supported through PREP MML fellowships must be enrolled full time at the sponsoring institution, must demonstrate a minimum 3.0 GPA, and must be in a curriculum acceptable to both the sponsoring institution and NIST/MML.
What are the eligibility requirements for postdoctoral associates supported under PREP MML?
Postdoctoral associates must be affiliated with a sponsoring institution and must be no more than five years past the date they received their Ph.D., keeping the focus on early-career researchers.
Does the announcement specify how NIST participates during the project?
Yes. Because the award uses a cooperative agreement, the announcement indicates that NIST generally has active involvement in shaping or coordinating aspects of the work as it is carried out.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 20, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
All applications, whether submitted electronically or on paper, had to be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 13, 2012.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The notice emphasizes that late applications would not be reviewed or considered.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The announcement was later archived on May 14, 2012. Based on the information provided, this specific solicitation is no longer open and serves as an official record of the announcement.
Who should be contacted for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant at NIST. Phone: 301-975-5718.
Does the opportunity mention whether applications could be submitted electronically or on paper?
Yes. The deadline language specifies that applications, whether submitted electronically or on paper, had to be received by the stated due date and time.
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