Opportunity Information: Apply for 2016 NIST SURF 01
Apply for 2016 NIST SURF 01
- The DOC-NIST in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.620.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 07, 2015 and posted on Dec 07, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2016. (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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST). Through this program, NIST invites eligible U.S. colleges and universities, including those located in U.S. territories, to submit applications that nominate undergraduate students for a structured summer research experience at NIST. Rather than students applying on their own, the core applicant role sits with the institution, which puts forward undergraduate nominees to participate.
The purpose of the SURF Program is to place undergraduate students into hands-on research environments alongside NIST scientists and engineers. The program is designed to give students meaningful exposure to advanced research problems and professional laboratory settings, with an emphasis on connecting academic learning to real-world scientific and engineering work. A central goal is to encourage participating students to pursue graduate-level education in science and engineering by showing them what high-level research looks like in practice and by integrating them into the research culture at a major federal laboratory.
From an administrative and funding perspective, this opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping or supporting the work carried out under the award. The listed CFDA number for the program is 11.620, and the funding opportunity is identified by the number "2016 NIST SURF 01." The opportunity was posted on December 7, 2015, with a closing date of February 12, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same). The notice does not provide a specific award ceiling or an expected number of awards in the provided data, so applicants would generally need to consult the full announcement or related materials for details on budget limits, cohort size, allowable costs, and other award parameters.
In practical terms, the SURF Program is best understood as an institution-nominated pathway for undergraduates to spend a summer working directly with NIST research staff on cutting-edge projects, gaining experience that can strengthen their preparation for graduate school and future careers in science and engineering fields.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program (DOC-NIST) - FAQs
What is the SURF Program?
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST). It supports a structured summer research experience for undergraduate students at NIST.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST).
What is the purpose of the SURF Program?
The program places undergraduates into hands-on research environments alongside NIST scientists and engineers. It is intended to connect academic learning with real-world scientific and engineering work in a professional laboratory setting.
Who can apply for the SURF Program?
Eligible U.S. colleges and universities can apply, including institutions located in U.S. territories.
Can undergraduate students apply directly?
No. Students do not apply on their own. The applicant is the institution (a college or university), which submits an application that nominates undergraduate students for participation.
What does it mean that institutions "nominate" students?
It means the college or university selects undergraduate students and puts them forward as nominees in its application to NIST, rather than students submitting individual applications independently.
What type of experience does SURF provide to students?
SURF provides a structured summer research experience at NIST, where students work directly with NIST research staff on advanced research problems and gain exposure to professional laboratory settings.
Who will students work with during the program?
Participating students work alongside NIST scientists and engineers in hands-on research environments.
What is the program trying to encourage students to do?
A central goal is to encourage participating students to pursue graduate-level education in science and engineering by giving them direct exposure to high-level research and integrating them into the research culture at a major federal laboratory.
What kind of federal award is this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in shaping or supporting the work carried out under the award.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The listed CFDA number is 11.620.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity is identified as "2016 NIST SURF 01."
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 7, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date is February 12, 2016. The original and current closing dates are the same.
Is there an award ceiling listed?
No specific award ceiling is provided in the information given. Applicants would generally need to consult the full announcement or related materials for budget limits and other award parameters.
Is the expected number of awards provided?
No. The expected number of awards is not included in the provided information, so applicants would generally need to consult the full announcement or related materials for cohort size and selection details.
Does the provided information include allowable costs or budget details?
No. The provided information does not list allowable costs, budget limits, or other detailed financial parameters.
Where does the research take place?
The summer research experience takes place at NIST, in NIST research environments and laboratories.
What is the practical takeaway for institutions and students?
Practically, SURF is an institution-nominated pathway for undergraduates to spend a summer working directly with NIST research staff on cutting-edge projects, gaining experience that can strengthen preparation for graduate school and future careers in science and engineering fields.
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