Opportunity Information: Apply for 2013 NIST SURF B 01
Apply for 2013 NIST SURF B 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 "Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs" 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 12, 2012 and posted on Dec 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Electronic applications must be received no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, February 15, 2013. Paper applications must be received by NIST by 500 p.m. Mountain Time, Friday, February 15, 2013.. (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).
- Colleges and universities located in the U.S. and its territories with degree granting programs in computer science, mathematics, materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and/or physics. Each applicant U.S. college or university is limited to nominating no more than eight (8) undergraduate students per college or university for participation in the SURF NIST Boulder Programs. Each undergraduate student nominated to participate in the SURF Boulder Programs from the applicant college or university must meet eligibility requirements in Section III.1 of the FFO/Full Announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that supports undergraduate research experiences at NIST in Boulder, Colorado. Through this program, NIST invites eligible U.S. colleges and universities to submit applications that nominate undergraduate students for summer research placements. The core purpose is to place undergraduates alongside internationally recognized NIST scientists so students can participate in cutting-edge measurement science and engineering research, gain direct exposure to high-level laboratory work, and be encouraged to continue into graduate study in science and engineering fields.
This opportunity is offered under Funding Opportunity Number 2013 NIST SURF B 01 and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which typically means NIST expects active involvement in the project rather than a purely hands-off grant relationship. The program’s 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). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicant institutions are not required to contribute a specific amount of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Eligibility is limited to degree-granting colleges and universities located in the United States and its territories that have programs in relevant STEM disciplines, including computer science, mathematics, materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and physics. Importantly, applications come from institutions, not directly from individual students. Each eligible college or university may nominate up to eight undergraduate students for participation in the SURF NIST Boulder Programs. In addition to the institutional eligibility rules, every nominated student must meet the specific student eligibility criteria described in Section III.1 of the official Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) or full announcement.
Key dates for this competition reflect a firm submission deadline. Applications were posted on December 12, 2012, and the closing date was Friday, February 15, 2013. For electronic submissions, applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date. For paper submissions, applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on the same date. The opportunity was later archived on March 18, 2013, indicating that this specific solicitation cycle has concluded, though similar SURF opportunities may be offered in other years.
For applicants needing the full set of requirements, instructions, and selection details, NIST provided a full announcement titled “2013 NIST SURF B 01 Federal Funding Opportunity Full Announcement.” Assistance was also available through NIST’s listed contact, Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718 for issues accessing the announcement electronically.
FAQs: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs
What is the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs opportunity?
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Boulder Programs is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It supports undergraduate research experiences at NIST in Boulder, Colorado by placing undergraduates in summer research roles alongside NIST scientists.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The core purpose is to place undergraduate students with internationally recognized NIST scientists so they can participate in measurement science and engineering research, gain direct exposure to advanced laboratory work, and be encouraged to continue into graduate study in science and engineering fields.
Where do the research placements take place?
Research placements take place at NIST in Boulder, Colorado.
Who is the federal sponsor of this opportunity?
The federal sponsor is the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2013 NIST SURF B 01.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement typically indicates NIST expects active involvement in the project rather than a purely hands-off grant relationship.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
This program is associated with CFDA 11.609 (Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicant institutions are not required to contribute a specific amount of non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to degree-granting colleges and universities located in the United States and its territories that have programs in relevant STEM disciplines.
Can individual students apply directly to NIST under this opportunity?
No. Applications come from institutions, not directly from individual students. Colleges and universities submit applications that nominate undergraduate students.
How many students can a college or university nominate?
Each eligible college or university may nominate up to eight undergraduate students for participation in the SURF NIST Boulder Programs.
Which academic disciplines are considered relevant for eligibility?
Relevant STEM disciplines include computer science, mathematics, materials science, chemistry, biology, engineering, and physics.
Do nominated students have separate eligibility requirements?
Yes. Every nominated student must meet the specific student eligibility criteria described in Section III.1 of the official Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) or full announcement.
When was the application posted?
Applications were posted on December 12, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date was Friday, February 15, 2013.
What was the submission deadline time for electronic applications?
For electronic submissions, applications had to be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on February 15, 2013.
What was the submission deadline time for paper applications?
For paper submissions, applications had to be received by NIST by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on February 15, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 18, 2013, which indicates that this specific solicitation cycle has concluded.
Could similar SURF opportunities be available in other years?
Yes. While this specific opportunity was archived, similar SURF opportunities may be offered in other years.
Where can applicants find the full requirements, instructions, and selection details?
NIST provided a full announcement titled “2013 NIST SURF B 01 Federal Funding Opportunity Full Announcement,” which contains the full set of requirements, instructions, and selection details.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
Assistance was available through NIST’s listed contact: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718 for issues accessing the announcement electronically.
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