Opportunity Information: Apply for 2014 NIST SURF 01
Apply for 2014 NIST SURF 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) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 29, 2014 and posted on Dec 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by SURF Boulder and SURF Gaithersburg receive and process applications separately. Electronic applications for both campuses must be received no later than 1159 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, February 14, 2014. Paper applications must be received by mail (see Section IV.6.a.(1) of the Full Announcement/FFO document) by 500 p.m. Mountain Time, Friday, February 14, 2014 for SURF Boulder, and by 500 p.m. Eastern Time, Friday, February 14, 2014 for SURF Gaithersburg.. (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 biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron research, and/or physics. Due to the size of SURF Boulder, applicants that apply to SURF Boulder are limited to nominating no more than eight (8) undergraduate students for participation however, at this time, applicants are not limited in the number of students that they may nominate for SURF Gaithersburg. Each undergraduate student nominated to participate in the SURF Program from the applicant college or university must meet the requirements in Section III.1. of the Full Announcement/FFO document.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) opportunity that funds U.S. colleges and universities to nominate undergraduate students for summer research placements at NIST. The main purpose of the program is to give undergraduates hands-on, real-world research experience by pairing them with internationally recognized NIST scientists and engineers. Through this close mentorship and lab immersion, SURF is designed to expose students to cutting-edge science and technology work and, importantly, to encourage them to continue on to graduate study in science and engineering fields.
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: 2014 NIST SURF 01) is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means NIST expects to have an active role in shaping or supporting aspects of the project and program coordination rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement. The activity focus is science and technology and other research and development, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which can reduce barriers for institutions that may not have extra funds available to contribute.
Eligibility is aimed at colleges and universities located in the United States and its territories that offer degree-granting programs in relevant STEM disciplines. The listed fields include biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron research, and physics. Institutions apply on behalf of students by nominating undergraduates, rather than students applying directly as the primary applicant. Each nominated student must also meet the specific participation requirements described in the full announcement (referenced as Section III.1 of the Full Announcement/FFO), meaning schools need to screen nominees to ensure they meet NISTs program criteria.
NIST processes applications separately for its two main SURF sites: Boulder, Colorado (SURF Boulder) and Gaithersburg, Maryland (SURF Gaithersburg). Application timing and handling are site-specific, but the deadline date is the same. Electronic submissions for both campuses were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 14, 2014. For paper submissions, the receipt deadline was 5:00 p.m. local time for each site: 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time for Boulder and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time for Gaithersburg, also on Friday, February 14, 2014. One practical detail that matters for institutions is the nomination limit difference between sites: because of the size of the Boulder program, institutions applying to SURF Boulder could nominate no more than eight undergraduate students, while nominations to SURF Gaithersburg were not limited in number at that time.
The opportunity was posted on December 5, 2013, with an archive date of March 15, 2014, indicating it is an older cycle announcement rather than an open, current solicitation. Applicants needing the complete details would use the linked amended Full Announcement/FFO document associated with the opportunity. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program
What is the NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program?
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) opportunity that funds U.S. colleges and universities to nominate undergraduate students for summer research placements at NIST.
What is the main purpose of the SURF Program?
The program is designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on, real-world research experience by pairing them with internationally recognized NIST scientists and engineers. It also aims to encourage participants to continue on to graduate study in science and engineering fields.
What kinds of experiences do SURF students receive at NIST?
SURF emphasizes close mentorship and lab immersion. Students are exposed to cutting-edge science and technology work through research placements and direct engagement with NIST research staff.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this SURF grant opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is 2014 NIST SURF 01.
What type of award is used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement typically means NIST expects to play an active role in shaping or supporting aspects of the project and program coordination rather than simply issuing funds with minimal involvement.
What is the activity focus area for the SURF opportunity?
The activity focus is science and technology and other research and development.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply for this SURF funding?
Eligibility is aimed at colleges and universities located in the United States and its territories that offer degree-granting programs in relevant STEM disciplines.
Can individual students apply directly as the primary applicant?
Institutions apply on behalf of students by nominating undergraduates, rather than students applying directly as the primary applicant.
What STEM disciplines are listed as relevant for this opportunity?
The listed fields include biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, materials science, mathematics, nanoscale science, neutron research, and physics.
Do nominated students have to meet specific participation requirements?
Yes. Each nominated student must meet the specific participation requirements described in the full announcement, referenced as Section III.1 of the Full Announcement/FFO. Schools are expected to screen nominees to ensure they meet NIST's program criteria.
Where do SURF research placements take place?
NIST processes applications separately for its two main SURF sites: Boulder, Colorado (SURF Boulder) and Gaithersburg, Maryland (SURF Gaithersburg).
Are applications handled differently for Boulder and Gaithersburg?
Yes. Application timing and handling are described as site-specific, and applications are processed separately for the SURF Boulder and SURF Gaithersburg sites, although the deadline date is the same for both.
What was the electronic submission deadline for this cycle?
Electronic submissions for both campuses were due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, February 14, 2014.
What were the paper submission receipt deadlines for Boulder and Gaithersburg?
For paper submissions, the receipt deadline was 5:00 p.m. local time for each site on Friday, February 14, 2014: 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time for Boulder and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time for Gaithersburg.
Was there a limit on the number of student nominations?
Yes, but it differed by site. Institutions applying to SURF Boulder could nominate no more than eight undergraduate students, while nominations to SURF Gaithersburg were not limited in number at that time.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it archived?
The opportunity was posted on December 5, 2013, and it has an archive date of March 15, 2014.
Is this an active, current solicitation?
Based on the posted and archive dates provided (posted December 5, 2013; archived March 15, 2014), this appears to be an older cycle announcement rather than an open, current solicitation.
Where should applicants look for complete program details and requirements?
Applicants should use the linked amended Full Announcement/FFO document associated with the opportunity for complete details.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Christopher Hunton, Grants Technical Assistant, at 301-975-5718.
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