Opportunity Information: Apply for 2012 NIST SURF G 01
Apply for 2012 NIST SURF G 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 Gaithersburg 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 13, 2011 and posted on Dec 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Applications must be received no later than 500 p.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, February 15, 2012.. (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 in the U.S. and its territories with degree granting programs in materials science, chemistry, biology, nanoscale science, neutron research, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and/or physics. Each undergraduate student nominated to participate in the SURF NIST Gaithersburg Programs from the applicant college or university must meet all of the eligibility requirements detailed in Section III.1. of the FFO document.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Gaithersburg Programs is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to support undergraduate research experiences at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Through this program, NIST invites eligible U.S. colleges and universities (including those located in U.S. territories) to submit applications that nominate qualified undergraduate students for summer research placements. The core purpose is to immerse undergraduates in high-impact, real-world scientific and engineering research by pairing them with internationally recognized NIST scientists, giving students exposure to cutting-edge facilities and projects, and encouraging them to continue on to graduate study in science and engineering fields.
This opportunity is issued under Funding Opportunity Number 2012 NIST SURF G 01 and is administered as a cooperative agreement, meaning NIST expects to have substantial involvement in the execution of the supported activities compared with a standard grant. The program falls 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), reflecting NISTs mission focus on measurement science, standards, and advancing technological innovation. Importantly for applicants, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, which generally makes participation more accessible for institutions that might otherwise struggle to provide institutional matching funds.
Eligibility is institution-based rather than individual-based, so undergraduate students do not apply directly to NIST under this announcement. Instead, colleges and universities submit the application and nominate students. Eligible institutions must be located in the U.S. or its territories and must have degree-granting programs in one or more relevant disciplines, including materials science, chemistry, biology, nanoscale science, neutron research, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and physics. In addition to the institutional requirements, each nominated undergraduate student must satisfy the specific student eligibility criteria described in Section III.1 of the full federal funding opportunity (FFO) announcement, which institutions are expected to consult to ensure nominees meet all requirements before submission.
Key dates for this announcement show it was posted and created on December 13, 2011, with applications due no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. The archive date is March 16, 2012, indicating the opportunity is historical and no longer open, but the details remain useful for understanding program structure and requirements. For those needing access to the full announcement or experiencing trouble retrieving it electronically, NIST provided a point of contact: Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, reachable by phone at 301-975-5718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Gaithersburg Programs opportunity?
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) NIST Gaithersburg Programs is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It supports summer undergraduate research experiences conducted at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
What is the main purpose of the SURF NIST Gaithersburg program?
The program is designed to immerse undergraduate students in real-world scientific and engineering research. Students are paired with internationally recognized NIST scientists, gain exposure to advanced facilities and projects, and are encouraged to pursue graduate study in science and engineering fields.
Which NIST campus hosts the research experiences?
The research placements take place at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
Eligibility is institution-based. Eligible applicants are U.S. colleges and universities (including those located in U.S. territories) that have degree-granting programs in one or more relevant disciplines. Undergraduate students do not apply directly under this announcement; they are nominated by their institutions.
Can individual undergraduate students apply directly to NIST for this program?
No. Under this announcement, colleges and universities submit the application and nominate qualified undergraduate students for summer research placements.
What types of academic disciplines must eligible institutions offer?
Eligible institutions must have degree-granting programs in one or more relevant disciplines, including materials science, chemistry, biology, nanoscale science, neutron research, engineering, computer science, mathematics, and physics.
Are there specific eligibility requirements for the nominated undergraduate students?
Yes. Each nominated student must meet the student eligibility criteria described in Section III.1 of the full federal funding opportunity (FFO) announcement. Institutions are expected to consult the FFO to confirm their nominees meet all requirements before submission.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2012 NIST SURF G 01.
What type of federal award instrument is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates that NIST expects to have substantial involvement in carrying out the supported activities, compared with a standard grant.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the "Science and Technology and other Research and Development" activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this program, and what does it represent?
The program is associated with CFDA 11.609, titled "Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards," reflecting NIST's mission focus on measurement science, standards, and technological innovation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on December 13, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open for applications?
No. The archive date is March 16, 2012, which indicates the opportunity is historical and is no longer open.
Why might this historical opportunity still be useful to review?
Even though it is archived, the details can still be useful for understanding the structure, intent, and general requirements of the SURF NIST Gaithersburg program as described in the announcement.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for retrieval issues?
NIST listed Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, as the point of contact for accessing the full announcement or resolving electronic retrieval issues.
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
Christopher Hunton can be reached by phone at 301-975-5718.
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