[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 248 (Thursday, December 27, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66874-66887]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-31573]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Institute of Standards and Technology
[Docket No. 011204291-1291-01]
RIN 0693-ZA47
Small Grants Programs; Availability of Funds
AGENCY: National Institute of Standards and Technology, Commerce.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
announces that the following programs are soliciting applications for
financial assistance for FY 2002: (1) The Precision Measurement Grants
Program; (2) the 2002 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
in the areas of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing
Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Physics, Materials
Science and Engineering, Building and Fire Research, and Information
Technology; (3) the Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEEL)
Grants Program; (4) the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL)
Grants Program; (5) the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory
Grants Program; (6) the Physics Laboratory Grants Program; (7) the
Materials Science and Engineering Grants Program; and (8) the Fire
Research Grants Program.
The Precision Measurement Grants Program is seeking proposals for
significant, primarily experimental,
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research in the field of fundamental measurement or the determination
of fundamental constants.
The programs ``SURFing the Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Laboratory,'' ``SURFing the Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory,''
``SURFing the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory,'' ``SURFing
the Physics Laboratory,'' ``SURFing the Materials Science and
Engineering Laboratory,'' ``SURFing the Building and Fire Research
Laboratory,'' and ``SURFing the Information Technology Laboratory;,''
will provide an opportunity for the NIST Electronics and Electrical
Engineering Laboratory (EEEL), Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory
(MEL), Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) Physics
Laboratory (PL), Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL),
Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BRFL), and Information
Technology Laboratory (ITL), and the National Science Foundation (NSF)
to join in a partnership to encourage outstanding undergraduate
students to pursue careers in science and engineering.
The EEEL program will provide research opportunities with
internationally known NIST scientists in the fields of semiconductors
(including mainstream silicon, power devices, and compound
semiconductors), fundamental electrical measurements, electronic
instrumentation, electrical systems, and electronic information. The
MEL program will provide research opportunities with internationally
known NIST scientists in the fields of intelligent systems,
manufacturing petrology, precision engineering, and manufacturing
systems integration. The CSTL program will provide research
opportunities with internationally known NIST scientists in the fields
of chemical characterization of materials, process metrology, chemical
and biochemical sensing, nanotechnology, healthcare measurements,
environmental measurements, microelectronics, physical property data,
chemical and biochemical data, bio-molecules and materials, DNA
technologies, and international measurement standards. The PL program
will involve students in world-class atomic, molecular, optical (AMO)
and radiation physics research with internationally known physicists in
the NIST Physics Laboratory. The MSEL program will provide research
opportunities with internationally known NIST scientists in the fields
of ceramics, solid state chemistry, metallurgy, polymers, neutron
condensed matter science, and materials reliability. The BFRL program
will provide research opportunities with internationally known NIST
scientists in the fields of building materials (concrete, coating),
structure (earthquake), building environment (indoor air quality,
thermal machinery), and fire science and engineering. The ITL program
will provide research opportunities with internationally known NIST
scientists in the fields of networking, software quality, security,
information access, convergent systems, mathematical science, and
statistics. The NIST Program Directors will work with physics,
chemistry, materials science, manufacturing engineering, intelligent
systems, automated production, precision engineering, information
technology, building materials, constructed structures, and other
science-related department chairs and directors of multi-disciplinary
academic organizations to identify outstanding undergraduates
(including graduating seniors) who would benefit from off-campus summer
research in an honors academy environment.
The Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEEL) Grants Program
provides grants and cooperative agreements for the development of
fundamental electrical metrology and of metrology supporting industry
and government agencies in the board areas of semiconductors,
electronic instrumentation, radio-frequency technology, optelectronics,
magnetics, video, electronic commerce as applied to electronic products
and devices, the transmission and distribution of electrical power,
national electrical standards (fundamental, generally quantum based
physical standards), and law enforcement standards.
The Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) Grants Program will
provide grants and cooperative agreements in the following fields of
research: Dimensional Metrology for Manufacturing, Mechanical Metrology
for Manufacturing, Intelligent Systems, and Information Systems
Integration for Applications in Manufacturing.
The Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory (CSTL) Grants
Program will provide grants and cooperative agreements in the following
fields of research: Biotechnology, Process Measurements, Surface and
Microanalysis Science, Physical and Chemical Properties, and Analytical
Chemistry.
The Physics Laboratory (PL) Grants Program will provide grants and
cooperative agreements in the following fields of research: Electron
and Optical Physics, Atomic Physics, Optical Technology, Ionizing
Radiation, and Time and Frequency.
The Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL) Grants
Program will provide grants and cooperative agreements in the following
fields of research: Ceramics, Metallurgy, Polymer Sciences, Neutron
Scattering Research and Spectroscopy.
The Fire Research Grants Program will provide funding for
innovative ideas in the fire research area generated by the proposal
writer, who chooses the topic and approach, consistent with the program
description and objectives of this notice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Precision Measurement Grants Program
Dates: Applicants for the Precision Measurement Grants Program must
submit an abbreviated proposal for preliminary screening. Based on the
merit of the abbreviated proposal, applicants will be advised whether a
full proposal should be submitted. The abbreviated proposals must be
received at the address listed below no later than the close of
business February 1, 2002. Proposals received after this deadline will
be returned with no further consideration. The finalists will be
notified of their status by March 22, 2002, and will be requested to
submit full proposals to NIST by close of business on May 10, 2002.
NIST expects to issue awards on or before September 30, 2002.
Addresses: For the Precision Measurement Grants Program, applicants
are requested to direct technical questions and submit an abbreviated
proposal (original and two (2) signed copies), with a description of
their proposed work of no more than five (5) double spaced pages to:
Dr. Peter J. Mohr, Manager, NIST Precision Measurement Grants Program,
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Bldg. 225, Rm. B161,
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8401, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8401, Tel: (301)
975-3217, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: http://physics.nist.gov/pmg.
Although applicants are not required to submit more than three
copies of the proposal, the normal review process for the Precision
Measurement Grants Program utilizes ten (10) copies. Applicants are
encouraged to submit sufficient proposal copies for the full review
process if they wish all reviewers to receive color, unusually sized
(not 8.5" x 11"), or otherwise unusual materials submitted as part of
the proposal. Only three copies of the Federally required forms are
needed.
Authority: The authority for the Precision Measurement Grants
Program
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is as follows: As authorized by 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c), NIST conducts
directly, and supports through grants and cooperative agreements, a
basic and applied research program in the general area of fundamental
measurement and the determination of fundamental constants of nature.
Program Description and Objectives: The program description and
objectives for the Precision Measurement Grants Program are as follows:
As part of its research program, since 1970 NIST has awarded Precision
Measurement Grants to U.S. universities and colleges so that faculty
may conduct significant, primarily experimental research in the field
of fundamental measurement or the determination of fundamental
constants. NIST sponsors these grants and cooperative agreements
primarily to encourage basic, measurement-related research in U.S.
universities and colleges and to foster contacts between NIST
scientists and those faculty members of U.S. academic institutions who
are actively engaged in such work. The Precision Measurement Grants are
also intended to make it possible for researchers to pursue new,
fundamental measurement ideas for which other sources of support may be
difficult to find. There is some latitude in research topics that will
be considered under the Precision Measurement Grants Program. The key
requirement is that the proposed project support NIST's ongoing work in
the field of basic measurement science, which includes:
1. Experimental and theoretical studies of fundamental physical
phenomena which test the basic laws of physics or which may lead to new
or improved fundamental measurement methods and standards.
2. The determination of important fundamental physical constants.
Although proposals for either experimental or theoretical research
will be considered, the former will be given preference because of the
more immediate applicability of experimental work to metrology.
Proposals from workers at the assistant and associate professor level
who have some record of accomplishment are especially encouraged in
view of the comparative difficulty researchers have in obtaining funds
at the early stages of their careers.
Typical projects which have been funded through the NIST Prevision
Measurement Grants Program include:
(1) Development of an atom interferometer gyroscope for tests for
general relativity, M. Kasevich, Stanford University.
(2) Spectroscopy of francium: Towards a precise parity
nonconservation measurement in a laser trap, Luis A. Orozco, State
University of New York at Stony Brook.
(3) Measurement of Newton's constant G using a new method, J.H.
Gundlach, University of Washington.
(4) Measurement of the polarization of the cosmic microwave
background, S.T. Staggs, Princeton University.
(5) Combining the quantum Hall and AC Josephson effects for
electric current metrology, E.A. Gwinn, University of California, Santa
Barbara.
(6) A test of CPT symmetry using a new K-\3\He self-compensating
magnetometer, M.V. Romalis, University of Washington.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are institutions of higher
education, other non-profits, commercial organizations, international
organizations, state, local and Indian tribal governments and Federal
agencies with appropriate legal authority. Applications from non-
Federal and Federal applicants will be competed against each other.
Proposals selected for funding from non-Federal applicants will be
funded through a project grant or cooperative agreement under the terms
of this notice. Proposals selected for funding from non-NIST Federal
agencies will be funded through an interagency transfer. Please Note:
Before non-NIST Federal applicants may be funded, they must demonstrate
that they have legal authority to receive funds from another federal
agency in excess of their appropriation. As this announcement is not
proposing to procure goods or services from applicants, the Economy Act
(31 U.S.C. 1535) is not an appropriate legal basis.
Funding Availability: For the Precision Measurement Grants Program,
the annual budget is approximately $300,000. Two new grants in the
amount of $50,000 per year will be awarded; the remaining $200,000 will
fund continuing grants. Applicants must propose multi-year projects,
not to exceed three (3) years. The scope of work must be clearly
severable into annual increments of meaningful work that represent
solid accomplishments in case continued funding is not made available
to the applicant.
Proposal Review Process: For the Precision Measurement Grants
Program, to simplify the proposal writing and evaluation process, the
following section procedure will be used: Applicants will initially
submit abbreviated proposals, containing a description of the proposed
project, including sufficient information to address the evaluation
criteria, with a total length of no more than five (5) double spaced
pages, to the mailing address given above in the Addresses section.
These proposals will be screened to determine whether they address the
requirements outlined in this notice. Proposals that do not meet those
requirements will not be considered further. Eight independent,
objective individuals, at least half of whom are NIST employees, and
who are knowledgeable about the scientific areas that the program
addresses will conduct a technical review of each proposal, based on
the evaluation criteria described in the Evaluation Criteria section
for this program. The proposals will then be ranked based on the
average of the reviewers' rankings. If non-Federal reviewers are used,
the reviewers may discuss the proposals with each other, but ranks will
be determined on an individual basis, not a consensus.
The program's selecting official will then select approximately
four to eight finalists. In selecting finalists, the program's
selecting official will take into consideration the results of the
reviewers' evaluations, including rank, and relevance to the program
objectives described above.
Finalists will then be asked to submit full proposals containing a
description of the proposed project, including sufficient information
to address the evaluation criteria, with a total length of no more than
ten (10) double spaced pages in addition to the federally mandated
forms and certifications, to the mailing address given above in the
Addresses section. The same independent reviewers will then evaluate
the detailed proposals based on the same evaluation criteria, and the
proposals will be ranked as previously described. In selecting
proposals that will be recommended for funding, the program's selecting
official will take into consideration the results of the reviewers'
evaluations, including rank, and relevance to the program objectives
described in the Program Description and Objectives section for this
program.
Two proposals will be selected for funding by the end of fiscal
year 2002. The final approval of selected applications and award of
grants or cooperative agreements will be made by the NIST Grants
Officer based on compliance with applicant requirements as published in
this notice, compliance with applicable legal and regulatory
requirements, and whether the recommended applicants appear to be
responsible.
Applicants may be asked to modify objectives, work plans, or
budgets and provide supplemental information required by the agency
prior to award.
The decision of the Grants Officer is final.
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Evaluation Criteria: The evaluation criteria to be used in
evaluating the abbreviated application proposals and full proposals
are:
1. The importance of the proposed research--Does it have the
potential of answering some currently pressing question or of opening
up a whole new area of activity?
2. The relationship of the proposed research to NIST's ongoing
work--Will it support one of NIST's current efforts to develop a new or
improved fundamental measurement method or physical standard, test the
basis laws of physics, or provide an improved value for fundamental
constant?
3. The feasibility of the research and the potential impact of the
grant--Is it likely that significant progress can be made in a three
year time period with the funds and personnel available and that the
funding will enable work that would otherwise not be done with existing
or potential funding?
4. The qualifications of the applicant--Does the educational and
employment background and the quality of the research, based on recent
publications, of the applicant indicate that there is a high
probability that the proposed research will be carried out
successfully?
Each of these factors in given equal weight in the evaluation
process.
Award Period: For the Precision Measurement Grants Program, NIST is
now accepting applications for two grants in the amount of $50,000 per
year to be awarded for the initial period of September 30, 2002 through
September 29, 2003. Each award may be continued for up to two
additional years; however, future or continued funding will be at the
discretion of NIST based on satisfactory performance, continuing
relevance to program objectives, and availability of funds.
Matching Requirements: The Precision Measurement Grants Program
does not require any matching funds.
Application Kit: For the Precision Measurement Grants Program, an
application kit, containing all required applications forms and
certifications will be provided to the finalists by Ms. Bonnie Whipp,
(301) 975-4750.
EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and ITL SURF Programs
Dates: The EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BRFL, and ITL SURF Programs
proposals must be received no later than the close of business February
15, 2002.
Addresses: For the PL, MSEL, MEL, ITL, BFRL, EEEL, and CSTL SURF
Programs, applicant institutions must submit one signed original and
two (2) copies of the proposal to: Attn.: Ms. Anita Sweigert, National
Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8400,
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8400, Tel: (301) 975-4200, e-mail:
[email protected], Web site: http://www.surf.nist.gov.
Technical questions for the EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and
ITL SURF Programs should be directed to the following contact persons:
for the EEEL SURF Program, Dr. David Newell, Tel: (301) 975-4228, e-
mail: [email protected]; for the MEL SURF Program, Ms. Lisa Jean
Fronczek, Tel: (301) 975-6633, e-mail: [email protected]; for the CSTL
SURF Program, Michael S. Epstein, Tel: (301) 975-8306, e-mail:
[email protected]; for the PL SURF Program, Dr. Marc Desrosiers,
Tel: (301) 975-5639; e-mail: [email protected]; for the MSEL
SURF Program, Dr. Terrell A. Vanderah, Tel: (301) 975-5785, e-mail:
[email protected]; for the BFRL SURF Program, Dr. Chris White,
Tel: (301) 975-6016 e-mail: [email protected], or Dr. Clarissa Ferraris,
Tel: (301) 975-6711, e-mail: [email protected]; and for the ITL SURF
Program, Dr. Larry Reeker, Tel: (301) 975-5147, e-mail:
[email protected].
Authority: The authority for the EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL
and ITL SURF Programs is as follows: 15 U.S.C. 278g-1 authorizes NIST
to fund financial assistance awards to students at institutions of
higher learning within the United States. These students must show
promise as present or future contributors to the missions of NIST.
Cooperative agreements are awarded to assure continued growth and
progress of science and engineering in the United States, including the
encouragement of women and minority students to continue their
professional development.
Program Description and Objectives: The program description and
objectives for the EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and ITL SURF
Programs are as follows: To build a mutually beneficial relationship
between the student, the institution of higher learning, and NIST. This
is the tenth year of the PL SURF Program, partially funded by the NSF
Physics Division as a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
site. This is the fifth year of the MSEL SURF Program funded by the NSF
Division of Materials Research (DMR) as a REU site. This is the fourth
year of the MEL SURF Program and the second year of the BFRL SURF
Program, both funded by the NSF Division of Engineering Education and
Centers (EEC) as REU sites. This is the second year of the ITL SURF
Program funded by the NSF Division of Experimental and Integrative
Activities in the Directorate for Computer and Information Science and
Engineering (CISE) as a REU site.
NIST is one of the nation's premiere research institutions for the
physical and engineering sciences and, as the lead Federal agency for
technology transfer, it provides a strong interface between government,
industry and academia. NIST embodies a special science culture,
developed from a large and well-equipped research staff that
enthusiastically blends programs that address the immediate needs of
industry with longer-term research that anticipates future needs. This
occurs in few other places and enables the Electronics and Electrical
Engineering Laboratory, Physics Laboratory, Materials Science and
Engineering Laboratory, Building and Fire Laboratory, and Information
Technology Laboratory to offer unique research and training
opportunities for undergraduates, providing them a research-rich
environment and exposure to state of the art equipment.
NIST's EEEL strives to be the world's best source of fundamental
and industrial-reference measurement methods and physical standards for
electrotechnology. To be a world-class resource for semiconductor
measurements, data, models, and standards focused on enhancing U.S.
technological competitiveness in the world market, research is
conducted in semiconductor materials, processing, devices, and
integrated circuits to provide, through both experimental and
theoretical work, the necessary basis for understanding measurement-
related requirements in semiconductor technology. To provide the
world's most technically advanced and fundamentally sound basis for all
electrical measurements in the United States, the EEEL's research
projects include maintaining and disseminating the national electrical
standards, developing the measurement methods and services needed to
support electrical materials, components, instruments, and systems used
for the generation, transmission, and application of conducted
electrical power, and related activities in support of the electronics
industry including research on video technology and electronic product
data exchange.
NIST's MEL conducts theoretical and experimental research in
length, mass, force, vibration, acoustics, and ultrasonics, as well as
intelligent machines, precision control of machine tools, information
technology for the integration of all elements of a product's life
cycle. Much of this applied research
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is devoted to overcoming barriers to the next technological revolution,
in which manufacturing facilities are spread across the globe. MEL's
research and development leads to standards, test methods and data that
are crucial to industry's success in exploiting advanced manufacturing
technology. Critical components of manufacturing at any level are
measurement and measurement-related standards, not just of products,
but increasingly of information about products and processes. Thus, MEL
programs enhance both physical and information-based measurements and
standards. Research projects can be theoretical or experimental, and
will range in focus from intelligent machine control, characterizing a
manufacturing process or improving product data exchange, to the
accurate measurement of an artifact's dimensions.
NIST's CSTL strives to be a world-class research laboratory that is
recognized by the Nation as the primary source for the chemical,
biochemical, and chemical engineering measurements, data, models, and
reference standards that are required to enhance U.S. industrial
competitiveness in the world market. CSTL is the primary reference
laboratory for chemical measurements, entrusted with developing,
maintaining, advancing, and enabling the chemical measurement system
for the United States of America, thereby enhancing industry's
productivity and competitiveness, establishing comparability of
measurements to facilitate equity of global trade, and improving public
health, safety, and environmental quality. CSTL's activities include:
Chemical Characterization of Materials, Process Metrology, Chemical and
Biochemical Sensing, Nanotechnology, Healthcare Measurements,
Environmental Measurements, Microelectronics, Physical Property Data,
Chemical and Biochemical Data, Bio-Molecules and Materials, DNA
Technologies, and International Measurement Standards.
Attending to the long-term needs of many U.S. high-technology
industries, NIST's Physics Laboratory conducts basic research in the
areas of quantum, electron, optical, atomic, molecular, and radiation
physics. To achieve these goals, PL staff develop and utilize highly
specialized equipment, such as polarized electron microscopes, scanning
tunneling microscopes, lasers, and x-ray and synchrotron radiation
sources. Research projects can be theoretical or experimental and will
range in focus from computer modeling of fundamental processes through
trapping atoms and choreographing molecular collisions, to standards
for radiation therapy.
NIST's MSEL conducts basic research in the electronic, magnetic,
optical, superconducting, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and structural
properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Much of this
applied research is devoted to overcoming barriers to the next
technological revolution, in which individual atoms and molecules will
serve as the fundamental building blocks of devices. Preparation of
unique materials by atomic level tailoring of multi-layers, perfect
single crystals, and nanocomposites are just some of the future
technologies being developed and explored in NIST's MSEL. To achieve
these goals, staff develop and utilize highly specialized equipment,
such as high resolution electron microscopes, atomic force microscopes,
neutron scattering instruments, x-ray diffraction sources, lasers,
magnetometers, plasma furnaces, melt spinners, molecular beam epitaxy
systems, and thermal spray systems. Research projects can be
theoretical or experimental and will range in focus from the
structural, chemical, and morphological characterization of advanced
materials made in the NIST laboratories to the accurate measurement of
the unique properties possessed by these special materials.
NIST's BFRL provides technical leadership and participants in
developing the measurement and standards infrastructure related to
materials critical to U.S. industry, academia, government, and the
public. Building and Fire Research programs at NIST cover a full range
of materials issues from design to processing to performance. Separate
research initiatives address concrete, coating, earthquake resistance
of structures, fire science and engineering, the theory and modeling of
materials, and materials reliability. Through laboratory-organized
consortia and one-on-one collaborations, BFRL's scientists and
engineers work closely with industrial researchers, manufacturers of
high-technology products, and the major users of advanced materials.
NIST's ITL responds to industry and user needs for objective,
neutral tests for information technology. These are enabling tools that
help companies produce the next generation of products and services,
and that help industries and individuals use these complex products and
services. ITL works with industry, research and government
organizations to develop and demonstrate tests, test methods, reference
data, proof of concept implementations and other infrastrutural
technologies. Program activities include: high performance computing
and communications systems; emerging network technologies; access to,
exchange, and retrieval of complex information; computational and
statistical methods; information security; and testing tools and
methods to improve the quality of software.
SURF students will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with our
nation's top scientists and engineers. It is anticipated that
successful SURF students will move from a position of reliance on
guidance from their research advisors to one of research independence
during the twelve-week period. One goal of this partnership is to
provide opportunities for our nation's next generation of scientists
and engineers to engage in world-class scientific research at NIST,
especially in ground-breaking areas of emerging technologies. This
carriers with it the hope of motivating individuals to pursue a Ph.D.
in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, mathematics, or
computer science, and to consider research careers. SURFing the
Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory, SURFing the
Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory, SURFing the Chemical Science and
Technology Laboratory, SURFing the Physics Laboratory, SURFing the
Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, SURFing the Building and
Fire Research Laboratory, and SURFing the Information Technology
Laboratory will help to forge partnerships with NSF and with post-
secondary institutions that demonstrate strong, hands-on undergraduate
science curricula especially those with a demonstrated commitment to
the education of women, minorities, and students with disabilities.
Eligibility: The EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and ITL, SURF
Programs are open to colleges and universities in the United States and
it territories with degree granting programs in materials science,
chemistry, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.
Participating students must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S.
residents.
Funding Availability: For the EEEL SURF Program, the NIST EEEL
anticipates receiving funding as a NSF REU Program at the level of
$50,000 per year. For the MEL SURF Program, the NIST MEL anticipates
receiving funding as a NSF REU Program at the level of $52,000 per
year. For the CSTL SURF
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Program, the NIST CSTL will commit approximately $50,000 to support
these cooperative agreements and will pursue funding as a NSF REU
Program at the level of $50,000 per year.
For the PL SURF Program, the NIST PL will commit approximately
$50,000 to support these cooperative agreements. The NIST PL's REU
Program is anticipating renewal of funding by the NSF at the level of
$85,000 per year. The anticipated direct costs for subsidence, travel,
lodging, and conference attendance for twenty-two students is about
$135,000.
For the MSEL SURF Program, the NIST MSEL anticipates receiving
funding as a NSF REU Program at the level of $70,000 per year. It is
anticipated that this funding will provide for the costs of
subsistence, travel and lodging, and the conference attendance of ten
students.
For the BFRL SURF Program, the NIST BFRL anticipates receiving
funding as a NSF REU Program at the level of $50,000 per year. For the
ITL SURF Program, the NIST ITL anticipates receiving second year
funding as a NSF REU Program at the level of $50,000 per year. It is
anticipated that the funding for the EEEL, MEL, CSTL, BFRL, and ITL
SURF Programs will provide for the costs of subsistence, travel and
lodging, and the conference attendance of eight students for each
program.
The actual number of awards made under this announcement will
depend on the actual costs. For all SURF Programs described in this
notice, it is expected that individual awards to institutions will
range from approximately $3,000 to $70,000. NIST is negotiating with
NSF to determine whether NIST may contract directly with apartment
complexes for student housing, or whether funding for student housing
will be included in cooperative agreements awarded as a result of this
notice. Selected applicants will be informed prior to award whether
housing will be provided via the cooperative agreement or provided
separately by NIST.
Proposal Review Process: The EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and
ITL SURF Programs conduct an initial screening of all proposals
received by the deadline for substantially incomplete or non-responsive
applications, which will not be considered for funding. All
substantially complete proposals will be reviewed and ranked by a panel
of three NIST scientists appointed by the Program Directors on the
basis of the evaluation criteria. Proposals should include the
following:
(A) Student Information:
(1) Student application information cover sheet;
(2) Official transcript for each student nominated for
participation (students must have a recommended G.P.A. of 3.0 or
better, out of a possible 4.0);
(3) A personal statement from each student and statement of
commitment to participate in the 2002 SURF program, including a
description of the student's prioritized research interests;
(4) A resume for each student; and
(5) Two letters of recommendation for each student.
(B) Information About the Applicant Institution:
(1) Description of the institution's education and research
philosophy, faculty interests, on-campus research program(s) and
opportunities, and overlapping research interests of NIST and the
institution; and
(2) A statement addressing issues of academic credit and cost
sharing.
In recommending applications for funding, the program's selecting
official will take into consideration the results of the panel's
evaluations, including rank, the program objectives of the NIST
laboratories as described above, and the relevance to the goals of the
SURF Program. The final approval of selected applications and award of
cooperative agreements will be made by the NIST Grants Officer based on
compliance with application requirements as published in this notice,
compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and
whether the recommended applicants appear to be responsible. Applicants
may be asked to modify objectives, work plans, or budgets and provide
supplemental information required by the agency prior to award. The
decision of the Grants Officer is final.
Evaluation Criteria: for the EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and
ITL SURF Programs, the evaluation criteria are:
Evaluation of Student's Academic Ability and Commitment to
Program Goals (70%): Includes, but is not limited to, evaluation of
the following: completed course work; expressed research interest;
prior research experience; grade point average in courses relevant
to program; career plans; honors and activities.
Evaluation of Applicant Institution's Commitment to Program
Goals (30%): Includes, but is not limited to, evaluation of the
following: institution's focus on AMO physics, chemistry, materials
science, manufacturing research and all of its components, including
but not limited to engineering, computer science, physics,
electrical engineering, and mathematics; overlap between research
interests of the institution and NIST; emphasis on undergraduate
hands-on research; undergraduate participation in research
conferences/programs; on-campus research facilities; past
participation by students/institution in such programs; and
commitment to educate women, minorities, and persons with
disabilities.
Award Period: For the EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and ITL SURF
Programs, these programs are anticipated to run between May 28 through
August 16, 2002; adjustments may be made to accommodate specific
academic schedules (e.g., a limited number of 9-week cooperative
agreements).
Matching Requirements: The EEEL, MEL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and ITL SURF
Programs encourage, but do not require, cost sharing. In the spirit of
a true partnership, successful applicant institutions will be
encouraged to contribute some partial support to the program. A
suggested level of participation would be direct coverage of (partially
or entirely) student travel (one round trip common carrier) or lodging
costs (approximately $2,200); total coverage of indirect costs and/or
fringe benefits (NIST will authorize funds for indirect costs or fringe
benefits); a stated intent to support the participating student(s) at a
research conference; and/or award of academic credit for the student
research. The level of cost sharing will not be considered in the award
decision. Less than ten percent of the associated student subsistence,
travel and lodging has been provided in cost sharing by the
participating institutions in previous years.
Application Kit: for EEEL, MEL, CSTL, PL, MSEL, BFRL, and ITL SURF
Programs, an application kit, containing all required forms and
certifications, may be obtained by contacting Ms. Anita Sweigert, (301)
975-4200; websites for each program's application kit may b4 accessed
through the following website: http://www.surf.nist.gov.
Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEEL) Grants Program
Dates: The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Grants Program
proposals must be received no later than the close of business
September 30, 2002. Proposals received after June 30, 2002 will
continue to be processed and considered for funding but may be funded
in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds.
Addresses: For the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Grants
Program, submit one signed original and two copies of the proposal
package to: Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory, Attn.:
D.J. Hamilton,
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National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop
8100, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8100, Tel.: (301) 975-2227, Fax: (301)
975-4091.
Authority: As authorized by 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c), the NIST
Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory conducts a basic and
applied research program directly and through grants and cooperative
agreements to eligible recipients.
Program Description and Objectives: The Electronics and Electrical
Engineering Grants Program solicits proposals in support of the broad
program objectives identified below.
The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Grants Program supports
the formal mission of the associated Laboratory: The Electronics and
Electrical Engineering Laboratory promotes U.S. Economic growth by
providing measurement capability of high impact focused primarily on
the critical needs of the U.S. electronics and electrical industries,
and their customers and suppliers.
More specifically, the Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Grants Program solicits proposals to support specific programs in the
areas of metrology for semiconductors (including mainstream silicon,
power devices, and compound semiconductors), superconductors (including
cryoelectronics and bulk superconductors), electronic instrumentation,
radio-frequency technology (including microwave and millimeter-wave,
antennas, and electromagnetic compatibility/interference),
optoelectronics, magnetics (including bulk magnetic materials and
magnetic data storage), video (including flat-panel displays),
electronic commerce as applied to electronic products and devices, the
transmission and distribution of electrical power, national electrical
standards (fundamental, generally quantum-based physical standards),
and law enforcement (clothing, communication systems, emergency
equipment, investigative aids, protective equipment, security systems,
vehicles, speed-measuring equipment, weapons, and analytical techniques
and standard reference materials used by the public safety community).
For details on these various activities, please see the Electronics
and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Web site at http://www.eeel.nist.gov. Note that documents describing the current programs
for the five technical divisions and two offices are available through
the home page.
Technical contacts for these areas are:
Semiconductors
Semiconductor Electronics Division--Division Chief: Dr. David G.
Seiler; (301) 975-2054; [email protected]
Office of Microelectronics Programs--Director: Dr. Stephen Knight;
(301) 975-4400; [email protected]
Superconductors (bulk); Magnetics
Laboratory Acting Deputy Director: Dr. Alan H. Cookson; (301) 975-2220;
[email protected]
Supercondutors (cryoelectronics); National electrical standards
(Josephson array development)
Electromagnetic Technology Division--Division Chief: Dr. Richard E.
Harris; (303) 497-3678; [email protected]
Electronic instrumentation; Video; Electronic commerce; National
electrical standards (other than Josephson array development)
Electricity Division--Division Chief: Dr. Bruce F. Field; (301) 975-
2400; [email protected]
Radio-frequency technology
Radio-Frequency Technology Division--Division Chief: Dr. Dennis S.
Friday; (303) 497-3132; [email protected]
Optoelectronics
Optoelectronics Division: Office of Optoelectronics Programs--Division
Chief and Office Director: Dr. Gordon W. Day; (303) 497-5432;
[email protected]
Law Enforcement
Office of Law Enforcement Standards--Director: Dr. Kathleen Higgins;
(301) 975-2757; [email protected]
Eligibility: The Electronics and Electrical Engineering Grants
Program is open to institutions of higher education; hospitals; non-
profit organizations; commercial organizations; state, local, and
Indian tribal governments; foreign governments; organizations under the
jurisdiction of foreign governments; and international organizations.
Funding Availability: Over the past three years, the Electronics
and Electrical Engineering laboratory funded a total of approximately
$1,000,000 in grants and cooperative agreements. The amount available
each year fluctuates considerably based on programmatic needs.
Individual awards are expected to range between $5,000 and $150,000.
Proposal Review Process: For the Electronics and Electrical
Engineering Grants Program, proposals will be distributed to the
appropriate Division Chief or Office Director based on technical area
by one or more technical professionals familiar with the programs of
the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory. The Divisions
and Offices will score proposals based on the evaluation criteria
described in the Evaluation Criteria section below.
Reviews will be conducted on a monthly basis during the first
quarter, and quarterly thereafter, and all proposals received during
the month or quarter will be ranked based on the reviewers' scores.
Based on the reviewers' scores, recommendations of the division Chiefs
and Office Directors, the availability of funding, and relevance to the
objectives of the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Grants
Program, as described above, the Laboratory Director will provide
recommendations for funding to the NIST Grants Officer. The final
approval of selected applications and award of financial assistance
will be made by the NIST Grants Officer based on compliance with
application requirements as published in this notice, compliance with
applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and whether the
recommended applicants appear to be responsible. Applicants may be
asked to modify objectives, work plans, or budgets and provide
supplemental information required by the agency prior to award. The
decision of the Grants Officer is final. Applicants should allow up to
90 days processing time.
Evaluation Criteria: The Divisions and Offices will score proposals
based on the following criteria and weights:
Proposal addresses specific program objectives as described in this
notice (25%)
Proposal provides evidence of applicant's expertise in relevant
technical area (20%)
Proposal offers innovative approach (20%)
Proposal provides adequate rationale for budget (15%)
Award Period: For the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Grants
Program, proposals will be considered for research projects from one to
three years. When a proposal for a multi-year award is approved,
funding will generally be provided for only the first year of the
program. If an application is selected for funding, NIST has no
obligation to provide any additional funding in connection with that
award. Continuation of an award to increase funding or extend the
period of performance is at the total discretion of NIST. Funding for
each subsequent year of a multi-year proposal will be contingent upon
satisfactory progress, continued relevance to the mission of the
Electronics and Electrical Engineering Grants Program, and the
availability
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of funds. The multi-year awards must have scopes of work that can be
easily separated into annual increments of meaningful work the
represent solid accomplishments if prospective funding is not made
available to the applicant, (i.e., the scopes of work for each funding
period must produce identifiable and meaningful results in and of
themselves).
Matching Requirements: The Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Grants Program does not require any matching funds.
Application Kit: An application kit, containing all required
application forms and certifications is available by contacting: D.J.
Hamilton, (301) 975-2227.
Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL) Grants Program
Dates: The MEL Grants Program proposals must be received no later
than the close of business September 30, 2002. Proposals received after
June 30, 2002 will continue to be processed and considered for funding
but may be funded in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability
of funds. Each applicant must submit one signed original and two copies
of each proposal along with a Grant Application, (Standard Form 424
REV. 7/97 and other required forms).
Addresses: For the MEL Grants Program, submit one signed original
and two copies of the proposal, clearly marked to identify the field of
research, to: Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory, Attn: Mrs. Barbara
Horner, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau
Drive, Stop 8200, Building 220, Room B322, Gaithersburg, Maryland
20899-8200, Tel: (301) 975-4345, E-mail: [email protected].
Authority: As authorized under 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c), the MEL
conducts a basic and applied research program directly and through
grants and cooperative agreements to eligible recipients.
Program Description and Objectives: All proposals submitted must be
in accordance with the program objectives listed below. The appropriate
Program Manager for each field of research may be contacted for
clarification of the program objectives.
I. Precision Engineering Division, 821--The primary objective is to
support laboratory programs in the areas of Engineering Metrology,
Large-Scale Metrology, Nanometer-Scale Metrology, and Surface
Metrology. The contact person for this division is: Dr. Dennis Swyt,
and he may be reached at (301) 975-3463; [email protected].
II. Manufacturing Metrology Division, 822--The primary objective is
to support laboratory programs in Mechanical Metrology; Advanced Optics
Metrology; Predictive Process Engineering; and Metrology and Smart
Sensor Systems for Manufacturing Equipment. The contact person for this
division is: Dr. E. Clayton Teague, and he may be reached at (301) 975-
6600; [email protected].
III. Intelligent Systems Division, 823--The primary objective is to
support laboratory programs in Intelligent Open Architecture Control of
Manufacturing Systems, Intelligent Controls of Mobility Systems, and
Intelligent Systems. The contract person for this division is: Dr. John
M. Evans, and he may be reached at (301) 975-3418; [email protected].
IV. Manufacturing Systems Integration Division, 826--The primary
objective is to pursue semantics- and ontology-based systems
integration technology and standards through support of laboratory
programs in Manufacturing Enterprise Integration; Manufacturing
Simulation and Visualization; Product Engineering; and Meso-Micro-Nano-
Manufacturing. The contact person for this division is: Dr. Steven R.
Ray, and he may be reached at (301) 975-3508; [email protected].
Eligibility: The MEL Grants Program is be open to institutions of
higher education; hospitals; non-profit organizations; commercial
organizations; state, local, and Indian tribal governments; foreign
governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments; and international organizations.
Funding Availability: In fiscal year 2002, the Mel Grants Program
anticipates funding of approximately $750,000, including new awards and
continuing projects. Individual awards are expected to range from
approximately $25,000 to $300,000.
Proposal Review Process: Responsive proposals will be reviewed in a
two-step process. First, at least three independent, objective
individuals knowledgeable about the particular scientific area
described in the section above that the proposal addresses will conduct
a technical review of proposals, based on the evaluation criteria
described below. Reviews will be conducted no less than once per
quarter, and all proposals since the last review session will be ranked
based on the reviewers' scores. Second, the Division Chief or
Laboratory Director will make application selections. In making
application selections, the Division Chief or Laboratory Director will
take into consideration the results of the reviewers' evaluations, the
compatibility of the applicant's proposal with the program objectives
of the particular division that the proposal addresses, the
availability of funds, and relevance to the objectives of the MEL
Grants Program. These objectives are described above in the Program
Objectives. The final approval of selected applications and award of
financial assistance will be made by the NIST Grants Officer based on
compliance with application requirements as published in this notice,
compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and
whether the recommended applicants appear to be responsible, Applicants
may be asked to modify objectives, work plans, or budgets and provide
supplemental information required by the agency prior to award. The
decision of the Grants Officer is final.
Evaluation Criteria: For the MEL Grants Program, the evaluation
criteria the technical reviewers will use in evaluating the proposals
are as follows:
1. Rationality. Reviewers will consider the coherence of the
applicant's approach and the extent to which the proposal effectively
addresses scientific and technical issues.
2. Technical Merit of Contribution. Reviewers will consider the
potential technical effectiveness of the proposal and the value it
would contribute to the field of manufacturing engineering and
metrology research.
3. Qualifications of Technical Personnel. Reviewers will consider
the professional accomplishments, skills, and training of the proposed
personnel to perform the work in the project.
4. Resources Availability. Reviewers will consider the extent to
which the proposer has access to the necessary NIST or other facilities
and overall to accomplish project objectives.
Each of these factors will be given equal weight in the evaluation
process.
Award Period: For the MEL Grants Program, proposals will be
considered for research projects from one to three years. When a
proposal for a multi-year award is approved, funding will generally be
provided for only the first year of the program. If an application is
selected for funding, NIST has no obligation to provide any additional
funding in connection with that award. Continuation of an award to
increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the total
discretion of NIST. Funding for each subsequent year of a multi-year
proposal will be contingent upon satisfactory progress, continued
relevance to the mission of the MEL program, and the availability of
fundings. The multi-year awards must
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have scopes of work that can be easily separated into annual increments
of meaningful work that represent solid accomplishments if prospective
funding is not made available to the applicant, (i.e., the scopes of
work for each funding period must produce identifiable and meaningful
results in and of themselves).
Matching Requirements: The MEL Grants Program does not require any
matching funds.
Application Kit: An application kit, containing all required
application forms and certifications is available by electronic mail
to: Mrs. Barbara Horner, [email protected]. Alternatively, Mrs.
Horner can be contacted at (301) 975-4345.
Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Grants Program
Dates: The Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Grants
Program proposals must be received no later than the close of business
September 30, 2002. Proposals received after June 30, 2002 will
continue to be processed and considered for funding but may be funded
in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds.
Addresses: For the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Grant
Program applicants are requested to submit one signed original and two
copies of the proposal clearly marked to identify the field of research
to: Attn. Dr. William F. Koch, National Institute of Standards and
Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8300, Gaithersburg, MD. 20899-8300,
Tel (301) 975-8301, E-Mail: [email protected].
Authority: As authorized under 15 U.S.C. 272 (b) and (c), the
Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory conducts a basic and applied
research program directly and through grants and cooperative agreements
to eligible recipients.
Program Description and Objectives: All proposals submitted to the
Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Grants Program must be in
accordance with the program objectives listed below. The appropriate
Program Manager for each field of research may be contacted for
clarification of the program objectives.
I. Biotechnology Division, 831--The primary objective is to advance
the commercialization of biotechnology by developing the scientific/
engineering technical base, reliable measurements, standards, data and
models to enable U.S. industry to quickly and economically produce
biochemical products with appropriate quality control. The contact
person for this division is: Dr. Gary L. Gilliland, and he may be
reached at (301) 975-2629.
II. Process Measurements Division, 836--The primary objective is to
develop and provide measurement standards and services, measurement
techniques, recommended practices, sensing technology, instrumentation,
and mathematical models required for analysis, control, and
optimization of industrial processes. The Division's research seeks
fundamental understanding of, and generates key data pertinent to,
chemical process technology. These efforts include the development and
validation of data-predictive computational tools and correlation's,
computer simulations of processing operations, and provision of
requisite chemical, physical, and engineering data. The contact person
for this division is: Dr. James R. Whetstone, and he may be reached at
(301) 975-2609.
III. Surface and Microanalysis Science Division, 837--The primary
objective is to promote U.S. economic growth, safety, health, and
environmental quality by working with industry, other government
agencies, and standards organizations to develop and apply key
technologies, measurements, and standard for spatially and temporally
resolved chemical characterization. The contact person for this
division is: Dr. Richard R. Cavanagh, and he may be reached at (301)
975-2368.
IV. Physical and Chemical Properties Division, 838--The primary
objective is to be the Nation's reference laboratory for measurements,
standards, data, and models for, the thermophysical and thermochemical
properties of gases, liquids, and solids--both pure materials and
mixtures. The rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions in the gas and
liquid phases, fluid-based processes and systems, including
separations, low-temperature refrigeration, and low-temperature heat
transfer and flow. The contact person for this division is: Dr. Mickey
Haynes, and he may be reached at (303) 497-3247.
V. Analytical Chemistry Division, 839--The primary objective is to
serve as the Nation's reference laboratory for chemical measurements
and standards to enhance U.S. industry's productivity and
competitiveness, assure equity in trade, and provide quality assurance
for chemical measures used for assessing and improving public health,
safety, and environment. The contact person for this division is: Dr.
Willie E. May, and he may be reached at (301) 975-3108.
Eligibility: The Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory Grants
Program is open to institutions of higher education; hospitals; non-
profit organizations; commercial organizations; state, local, and
Indian trial governments; foreign governments; organizations under the
jurisdiction of foreign governments; and international organizations.
Funding Availability: In fiscal year 2002, the Chemical Science and
Technology Laboratory anticipates funding of approximately $1,000,000.
Individual awards are expected to range from approximately $5,000 to
$100,000.
No funds have been set aside specifically for support of the CSTL
Grants Program. The availability of funds depends upon actual
authorization of funds and other costs expected to be incurred by
incurred by individual divisions within the laboratory. Where funds are
identified as available for grants, those funds will be award to highly
ranked proposals as determined by the process described in this notice.
Proposal Review Process: For the Chemical Science and Technology
Laboratory Grants Program, proposals will be reviewed in two-step
process. First, at least three independent, objective individuals
knowledgeable about the particular scientific area described in the
section above that the proposal addresses will conduct a technical
review of each proposal, based on the evaluation criteria described
below. Reviews will be conducted on a monthly basis, and all proposals
received during the month will be ranked based on the reviewers'
scores. Second, the Division Chief will make application selections. In
making application selections, the Division Chief will take into
consideration the results of the reviews' evaluations, the
compatibility of the applicant's proposal with the program objectives
of the particular division or center that the proposal addresses, the
availability of funds, and relevance to the objectives of the Chemical
Science and Technology Laboratory Grants Program. These objectives are
described above in the ``Program Objectives'' section. The final
approval of selected applications and award of financial assistance
will be made by the NIST Grants Officer based on compliance with
application requirements as published in this notice, compliance with
applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and whether the
recommended applicants appear to be responsible. Applicants may be
asked to modify objectives, work plans, or budgets and provide
supplemental information required by the agency prior to award. The
decisions of the Grants Officer are final.
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Evaluation Criteria: For the Chemical Science and Technology
Laboratory Grants Program, the evaluation criteria the technical
reviewers will use in evaluating the proposals are as follows:
1. Rationality. Reviewers will consider the coherence of the
applicant's approach and the extent to which the proposal effectively
addresses scientific and technical issues.
2. Qualifications of Technical Personnel. Reviewers will consider
the professional accomplishments, skills,and training of the proposed
personnel to perform the work in the project.
3. Resources Availability. Reviewers will consider the extent to
which the proposer has access to the necessary NIST or other facilities
and overall support to accomplish project objectives.
4. Technical Merit of Contribution. Reviewers will consider the
potential technical effectiveness of the proposal and the value it
would contribute to the field of Chemistry.
Each of these factors will be given equal weight in the evaluation
process.
Award Period: For the Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory
Grant Program, proposals will be considered for research projects from
one to three years. When a proposal for a multi-year award is approved,
funding will generally be provided for only the first year of the
program. If an application is selected for funding, NIST has no
obligation to provide any additional funding in connection with that
award. Continuation of an award to increase funding or extend the
period of performance is at the total discretion of NIST. Funding for
each subsequent year of a multi-year proposal will be contingent upon
satisfactory progress continued relevance to the mission of the
Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory program, and the
availability of funds. The multi-year awards must have scopes of work
that can be easily separated into annual increments of meaningful work
that represent solid accomplishments if prospective funding is not made
available to the applicant, (i.e. the scopes of work for each funding
period must produce identifiable and meaning results in and of
themselves).
Matching Requirements: The Chemical Science and Technology
Laboratory Grants Program does not require any matching funds.
Contact: For information on the Chemical Science and Technology
Laboratory Grants Program, please contact Dr. William Koch, (301) 975-
8301.
Application Kit: For the CSTL Grants Program, an application kit,
containing all required application forms and certifications is
available by contacting Mr. Neil Alderoty, (301) 975-8303.
Physics Laboratory Grants Program
Dates: The Physics Laboratory Grants Program proposals must be
received no later than the close of business September 30, 2002.
Proposals received after June 30, 2002 will continue to be processed
and considered for funding but may be funded in the next fiscal year,
subject to the availability of funds.
Addresses: For the Physics Laboratory Grant Program applicants are
requested to submit one signed original and two copies of the proposal
clearly marked to identify the field of research to: Attn.: Ms. Anita
Sweigert, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau
Drive, Stop 8400, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8400, Tel (301) 975-4200, E-
Mail: [email protected].
Authority: As authorized under 15 U.S.C. 272(b) and (c), the
Physics Laboratory conducts a basic and applied research program
directly and through grants and cooperative agreements to eligible
recipients.
Program Description and Objectives: All proposals submitted to the
Physics Laboratory Grants Program must be in accordance with the
program objectives listed below. The appropriate Program Manager for
each field of research may be contacted for clarification of the
program objectives.
1. Electron and Optical Physics Division, 841--The primary
objective is to supplement division activities in characterization of
nanometer-scale electronic and magnetic structures, characterization of
EUV optical components to support semiconductor lithography and
ultraviolet radiometric metrology. The contact person for this division
is: Dr. Charles W. Clark and he may be reached at (301) 975-3709.
II. Atomic Division, 842--The primary objective is to support
division programs aimed at determining basic atomic properties and
developing new metrology techniques in atomic spectroscopy, quantum
processes, plasma radiation, laser cooling and trapping and quantum
metrology. The contact person for this division is: Dr. Wolfgang L.
Wiese and he may be reached at (301) 975-3200.
III. Optical Technology Division, 844--The primary objective is to
develop, improve and maintain national standards for radiation
thermometry, spectroradiometry, photometry, and spectrophotometry as
well as conduct basic theoretical and experimental research on the
photophysical and photochemical properties of materials, in radiometric
and spectroscopic technique's and instrumentation, and in the
application of optical technologies. The contact person for this
division is: Dr. Albert C. Parr and he may be reached at (301) 975-
2316.
IV. Ionizing Radiation Division, 846--The primary objective is to
provide primary standards and measurement methods and technology to
support the Division's work in meeting national needs in radiation
interactions and dosimetry, neutron interactions, dosimetry and
radioactivity including both theoretical/experimental and applied
research programs. The contact person for this division is: Dr. Bert M.
Coursey and he may be reached at (301) 975-5584.
V. Time and Frequency Division, 847--The primary objective is to
supplement division basic and applied research programs in area of
phase noise measurements, network synchronization, ion storage, atomic
standards and optical frequency measurements in support of future
standards, dissemination services, and measurement methods. The contact
person for this division is: Dr. Donald B. Sullivan and he may be
reached at (303) 497-3772.
Eligibility: The Physics Laboratory Grants Program is open to
institutions of higher education; hospitals; non-profit organizations;
commercial organizations; state, local, and Indian tribal governments;
foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments: and international organizations.
Funding availability: In fiscal year 2002, the Physics Laboratory
anticipates funding of approximately $1,400,000, including new awards
and continuing projects. Funding availability will be apportioned by
quarter. Individual awards are expected to range from approximately
$5,000 to $250,000.
Proposal Review Process: For the Physics Laboratory Grants Program,
responsive proposals will be considered as follows: First, at least
three independent, objective individuals knowledgeable about the
particular scientific area described in the section above that the
proposal addresses will conduct a technical review of each proposal,
based on the evaluation criteria described below. Reviews will be
conducted on a monthly basis, and all proposals received during the
month will be ranked on the reviewers' scores. If non-Federal reviewers
are used, reviewers may discuss the proposals with each other, but
scores will be determined on an individual basis, not as a consensus.
Next, the Division Chief will make final application selections,
taking into
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consideration the results of the reviewers' evaluations, including
rank; the compilation of a slate that, when taken as a whole, is likely
to best further the program goals described above; and the availability
of funds.
The final approval of selected applications and awards of financial
assistance will be made by the NIST Grants Officer based on compliance
with application requirements as published in this notice, compliance
with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and whether the
recommended applicants appear to be responsible.
Applicants may be asked to modify objectives, work plans, or
budgets and provide supplemental information required by the agency
prior to award.
The decisions of the Grants Officer are final.
Evaluation Criteria: For the Physics Laboratory Grants Program, the
evaluation criteria the technical reviewers will use in evaluating the
proposals are as follows:
1. Rationality: Reviewers will consider the coherence of the
applicants's approach and the extent to which the proposal effectively
addresses scientific and technical issues.
2. Qualifications of Technical Personnel. Reviewers will consider
the professional accomplishments, skills, and training of the proposed
personnel to perform the work in the project.
3. Resources Availability. Reviewers will consider the extent to
which the proposer has access to the necessary NIST or other facilities
and overall support to accomplish, project objectives.
4. Technical Merit of Contribution. Reviewers will consider the
potential technical effectiveness of the proposal and the value it
would contribute to the field of physics.
Each of these factors will be given equal weight in the evaluation
process.
Award Period: For the Physics Laboratory Grant Program, proposals
will be considered for research projects from one to three years. When
a proposal for a multi-year project is approved, funding will generally
be provided for only the first year of the program. If an application
is selected for funding. NIST has no obligation to provide any
additional funding in connection with that award. Continuation of an
award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the
total discretion of NIST. Funding for each subsequent year of a multi-
year proposal will be contingent upon satisfactory progress, continued
relevance to the mission of the Physics Laboratory program, and the
availability of funds. The multi-year awards must have scopes of work
that can be easily separated into annual increments of meaningful work
that represent solid accomplishments if prospective funding is not made
available to the applicant, (i.e., the scopes of work for each funding
period must produce identifiable and meaningful results in and of
themselves).
Matching Requirements: The physics Laboratory Grants Program does
not require any matching funds.
Application Kit: For the Physics Laboratory Grants Program, an
application kit, containing all required application forms and
certifications is available by contacting Ms. Anita Sweigert, (301)
975-4201.
MSEL Grants Program
Dates: The MSEL Grants Program proposals must be received no later
than the close of business September 30, 2002. Proposals received after
June 30, 2002 will continue to be processed and considered for funding
but may be funded in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability
of funds. Each application must submit one signed original and two
copies of each proposal along with a Grant Application, (Standard Form
424 REV. 7/97 and other required forms).
Addresses: For the MSEL Grants Program, submit one signed original
and two copies of the proposal, clearly marked to identify the field of
research, to: Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory, Attn: Ms.
Marlene Taylor, National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100
Bureau Drive, Stop 8501, Building 223, Room A305, Gaithersburg,
Maryland 20899-8501, Tel: (301) 975-5653, E-mail:
[email protected].
Authority: The authority for the MSEL Grants Program is as follows:
As authorized under 15 U.S.C. 272 (b) and (c), the MSEL conducts a
basic and applied research directly and through grants and cooperative
agreements to eligible recipients.
Program Description and Objectives: All proposals submitted to the
MSEL Grants Program must be in accordance with the program objectives
listed below. The appropriate Program Manager for each field of
research may be contacted for clarification of the program objectives.
I. Ceramics Division, 852-The primary objective is to supplement
division activities in the area of ceramic processing, tribology,
composites, machining, interfacial chemistry, and microstructural
analysis. The contact person for this division is: Dr. Ronald Munro and
he may be reached at (301) 975-6127 or by e-mail at
[email protected].
II. Polymers Division, 854--The primary objective is to support
division programs in electronics materials, biomaterials, multiphase
materials and processing characterization through participation in
research on metrology, synthesis, processing and characterization of
structure, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties. The contact
person for this division is: Dr. Bruno Fanconi and he may be reached at
(301) 975-6769 or by e-mail at [email protected].
III. Metallurgy Division, 855--The primary objective is to develop
techniques to predict, measure and control transformation, phases,
microstructure and kinetic processes as well as mechanical, physical
and chemical properties in metals and their alloys. The contact person
for this division is: Dr. Richard J. Fields and he may be reached at
(301) 975-5712 or by e-mail at [email protected].
IV. NIST Center for Neutron Research, 856--The primary objective is
to develop high resolution cold and thermal neutron scattering research
approaches and related physics, chemistry, macromolecular and materials
applications. The contact person for this division is: Dr. John J. Rush
and he may be reached at (301) 975-6231 or by e-mail at
[email protected].
Eligibility: The MSEL Grants Program is open to institutions of
higher education; hospitals; non-profit organizations; commercial
organizations; state, local, and Indian tribal governments; foreign
governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments; and international organizations.
Funding Availability: In fiscal year 2002, the MSEL Grants Program
anticipates funding of approximately $2,500,000, including new awards
and continuing projects. Most grants and cooperative agreements are
expected to be in the $25,000 to $100,000 per year range.
Proposal Review Process: For the MSEL Grants Program proposals will
be reviewed in a two-step process. First, at least three independent,
objective individuals knowledgeable about the particular scientific
area described in the section above that the proposal addresses will
conduct a technical review of proposals, as they are received on a
rolling basis, based on the evaluation criteria. Second, the Division
Chief or Center Director will make application selections. In making
applications selections, the Division
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Chief or Center Director will take into consideration the results of
the reviewer's evaluations, the compatibility of the applicant's
proposal with the program objectives of the particular division or
center that the proposal addresses, the availability of funds, and
relevance to the objectives of the MSEL Grants Program. These
objectives are described above in the ``Program Objectives'' section.
The final approval of selected applications and award of financial
assistance will be made by the NIST Grants Officer based on compliance
with application requirements as published in this notice, compliance
with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and whether the
recommended applicants appear to be responsible. Applicants may be
asked to modify objectives, work plans, or budgets and provide
supplemental information required by the agency prior to award. The
decision of the Grants Officer is final.
Evaluation Criteria: For the MSEL Grants Program, the evaluation
criteria the technical reviewers will use in evaluating the proposals
are as follows:
1. Rationality. Reviewers will consider the coherence of the
applicant's approach and the extent to which the proposal effectively
addresses scientific and technical issues.
2. Qualifications of Technical Personnel. Reviewer will consider
the professional accomplishments, skills, and training of the proposed
personnel to perform the work in the project.
3. Resources Availability. Reviewers will consider the extent to
which the proposer has access to the necessary NIST or other facilities
and overall support to accomplish project objectives.
4. Technical Merit of Contribution. Reviewers will consider the
potential technical effectiveness of the proposal and the value it
would contribute to the field of materials science and engineering and
neutron research.
Each of these factors will be given equal weight in the evaluation
process.
Award Period: For the MSEL Grants Program, proposals will be
considered for research projects from one to three years. When a
proposal for a multi-year award is approved, funding will generally be
provided for only the first year of the program. If an application is
selected for funding, NIST has no obligation to provide any additional
funding in connection with the award. Continuation of an award to
increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the total
discretion of NIST. Funding for each subsequent year of a multi-year
proposal will be contingent upon satisfactory progress, continued
relevance to the mission of the MSEL program, and the availability of
funds. The multi-year awards must have scopes of work that can be
easily separated into annual increments of meaningful work and
represent solid accomplishment if prospective funding is not made
available to the applicant, (i.e., the scopes of work for each funding
period must produce identifiable and meaningful results in and of
themselves).
Matching Requirements: The MSEL Grants Program does not require any
matching funds.
Application Kit: For the MSEL Grants Program, an application kit,
containing all required application forms and certifications is
available by contacting Ms. Marlene Taylor, (301) 975-5653.
Fire Research Grants Program
Dates: The Fire Research Grants Program proposals must be received
no later than the close of business September 30, 2002. Proposals
received after June 30, 2002 will continue to be processed and
considered for funding but may be funded in the next fiscal year,
subject to the availability of funds.
Addresses: For the Fire Research Grants Program submit one signed
original and two copies of the proposal to: Building and Fire Research
Laboratory (BFRL), Attn.: Ms. Wanda Duffin, National Institute of
Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 8660, Gaithersburg,
Maryland 20899-8660, Tel: (301) 975-6863, E-mail:
[email protected], Web site: http://www.bfrl.nist.gov.
Authority: As authorized by 15 U.S.C. 278f, the NIST Building and
Fire Research Laboratory conducts directly and through grants and
cooperative agreements, a basic and applied fire research program.
Program Description and Objectives: The program description and
objectives for the Fire Research Grants Program are as follows:
A. Analysis and Prediction: The objectives are to develop
understanding and predictive methods for dynamic fire phenomena to
advance fire science and engineering practice and to perform research
to understand the heat and mass transfer processes occurring in fires
in order to improve predictions of the growth, spread, suppression, and
emissions transport form fires of all scales. Experiments and metrology
are developed and used to develop, support, and verify advanced
computer simulations of fire phenomena, fire hazards, fire protection,
and fire fighting. The contact person for this group is: Dr. Anthony
Hamins, and he may be reached at (301) 975-6598.
B. Fire Metrology: The objective is to apply measurement science in
the development and quantification of new and existing measurement
methods for studying fire growth, fire-induced flows, flame radiation,
smoke formation and dynamics, species production, heat transfer, fire
suppression, and fire suppression, and fire detection. The contact
person for this group is: Dr. George Mulholland, and he may be reached
at (301) 975-6695.
C. Fire Fighting Technology: The objectives are to conduct research
that enables advances in fire fighter safety, fire ground operations,
and effectiveness of the fire service; develop and apply measurements,
modeling and technology, and improve the understanding of the behavior,
prevention and control of fires to enhance: Fire fighting operations
and equipment, fire suppression, fire investigations, and disaster
response; and provide input, including experimental data, fire modeling
and test protocols, to advance the effectiveness of fire safety
standards and codes. The contact person for this group is Mr. Nelson
Bryner, and he may be reached at (301) 975-6868.
D. Integrated Performance Assessment: The objective is to produce
tools utilizing enhanced data and prediction methods to quantify fire
events for fire and hazard and risk assessment; for fire fighting
operations and training; for fire investigations; and for performance
evaluations of fire protection systems in buildings, transportation
systems, and vehicles in response to fire. Stakeholders include
architects and design engineers; manufacturers of building materials,
products, and furnishings; code developers, enforcers, and regulatory
authorities; and those exposed to direct risk such as building owners,
occupants, the fire service, and the general public. The contact person
for this group is: Dr. Kathy Notarianni, and she can be reached at
(301) 975-6883.
E. Materials and Products: The objective is to perform research
enabling the confident development by industry of new, less-flammable
materials and products. This capability is based on understanding
fundamentally the mechanisms that control the ignition, flame spread
and burning rate of materials, as well as and the chemical and physical
characteristics that affect these aspects of flammability. This
includes: developing methods of measuring the response of a material to
fire conditions that enable assured prediction of the full-scale
performance of the final product; developing computational molecular
dynamics and
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other mechanistic approaches to understand flame retardant mechanisms
and the effects of polymer chemical structure on flammability;
characterizing the burning rates of charring and non-charring polymers
and composites; and delineating and modeling the enthalpy and mass
transfer mechanisms of materials combustion. The contact person for
this group is Dr. Jefferey Gilman, and he can be reached at (301) 975-
6573.
Eligibility: The Fire Research Grants Program is open to
institutions of higher education; hospitals; non-profit organizations;
commercial organizations; state, local, and Indian tribal governments;
foreign governments; organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign
governments; and international organizations.
Funding Availability: For the Fire Research Grants Program, the
annual budget is approximately $1.0 million. Because of commitments for
the support of multi-year projects, only a portion of the budget is
available to initiate new programs in any one year. Most grants and
cooperative agreements are in the $10,000 to $100,000 per year range.
Proposal Review Process: Responsive proposals will be assigned, as
received on a rolling basis, to the appropriate group leader of the
five programs listed above in the program description and objectives.
Proposals are evaluated for technical merit based on the evaluation
criteria by at least three reviewers chosen from NIST professionals,
technical experts from other interested government agencies, and
experts from the fire research community at large. When non-Federal
reviewers are used, reviewers may discuss the proposals with each
other, but scores will be determined on an individual basis, not as a
consensus. Group leaders will make funding recommendations to the
Division Chief based on the technical evaluation score and the
relationship of the work proposed to the objectives of the program.
In making application selections, the Division Chief will take into
consideration the results of the evaluations, the scores of the
reviewers, the group leader's recommendation, the availability of
funds, and relevance to the objectives of the Fire Research Grants
Program, as described in the Program Description and Objectives section
for this program.
The final approval of selected applications and award of financial
assistance will be made by the NIST Grants Officer based on compliance
with application requirements as published in this notice, compliance
with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and whether the
recommended applicants appear to be responsible. Applicants may be
asked to modify objectives, work plans, or budgets and provide
supplemental information required by the agency prior to award. The
award decision of the Grants Officer is final. Applicants should allow
up to 90 days processing time.
Evaluation Criteria: For the Fire Research Grants Program, the
technical evaluation criteria are as follows:
a. Technical quality of the research. Reviewers will assess the
rationality, innovation and imagination of the proposal and the fit to
NIST's in-house fire research program. (0-35 points).
b. Potential impact of the results. Reviewers will assess the
potential impact and the technical application of the results to our
in-house programs and the fire safety community. (0-25 points)
c. Staff and institution capability to do the work. Reviewers will
evaluate the quality of the facilities and experience of the staff to
assess the likelihood of achieving the objective of the proposal. (0-20
points)
d. Match of budget to proposed work. Reviewers will assess the
budget against the proposed work to ascertain the reasonableness of the
request. (0-20 points)
Award Period: For the Fire Research Grants Program, proposals will
be considered for research projects from one to three years. When a
proposal for a multi-year project is approved, funding will initially
be provided for only the first year of the program. If an application
is selected for funding, DoC has no obligation to provide any
additional future funding in connection with that award. Funding for
each subsequent year of a multi-year proposal will be contingent on
satisfactory progress, continuing relevance to the mission of the NIST
Fire Research Program, and the availability of funds.
Matching Requirements: The Fire Research Grants Program does not
require any matching funds.
Application Kit: For the Fire Research Grants Program, an
application kit, containing all required application forms and
certifications is available by contacting Ms. Wanda Duffin, (301) 975-
6863, web site: http://www.bfrl.nist.gov.
Additional Information: The Department of Commerce Pre-Award
Notification Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements
contained in the Federal Register notice of October 1, 2001 (66 FR
49917) are applicable to this solicitation. In addition, the following
information is applicable to all programs described above.
Funding Availability: For all Financial Assistance programs listed
above, awards are contingent on the availability of funds.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Name and Number:
Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards--11.609.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All grants related administration
questions concerning these programs should be directed to the NIST
Grants and Agreements Management Division at (301) 975-6328.
Where websites are referenced within this notice, those without
websites may contact the appropriate Program official to obtain
information.
Initial Screening of All Applications
All applications received in response to this announcement will be
reviewed to determine whether or not they are complete and responsive.
Incomplete or non-responsive applications will not be reviewed for
technical merit. The Program will retain one copy of each non-
responsive application for three years for recordkeeping purposes. The
remaining copies will be destroyed.
Fees and/or Profit
It is not the intent of NIST to pay fee or profit for any of the
financial assistance awards that may be issued pursuant to this
announcement.
Automated Standardized Application for Payment System (ASAP)
During FY 2002 and becoming mandatory in FY 2003, the Department of
Commerce will begin using the Department of Treasury's ASAP. NIST began
using the ASAP system in July 2001 and continues to establish new
accounts in ASAP. Awards made pursuant to this announcement may contain
the ASAP payment clause. In order to receive payments for services
under these awards, recipients will be required to register with the
Department of Treasury and indicate whether or not they will use the
on-line voice response method of withdrawing funds from their ASAP
established accounts. More information regarding ASAP can be found on-
line at http://www.fms.treas.gov/asap/index.html.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The standard forms in the application kit involve a collection of
information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act. The use of Standard
Forms 424, 424A, 424B, SF-LLL, and CD-346 have been approved by OMB
under the respective
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Control Numbers 0348-0043, 0348-0044, 0348-0040, 0348-0046, and 0605-
0001.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, no person is
required to respond to, nor shall any person be subject to a penalty
for failure to comply with, a collection subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information
displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.
Research Projects Involving Human Subjects, Human Tissue, Data or
Recordings Involving Human Subjects
Any proposal that includes research involving human subjects, human
tissue, data or recordings involving human subjects must meet the
requirements of the Common Rule for the Protection of Human Subjects,
codified for the Department of Commerce at 15 CFR part 27. In addition,
any proposal that includes research on these topics must be in
compliance with any statutory requirements imposed upon the Department
of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and other federal agencies
regarding these topics, all regulatory policies and guidance adopted by
DHHS, FDA, and other federal agencies on these topics, and all
Presidential statements of policy on these topics.
On December 3, 2000, the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) introduced a new Federalwide Assurance of Protection of
Human Subjects (FWA). The FWA covers all of an institution's Federally-
supported human subjects research, and eliminates the need for other
types of Assurance documents. The Office of Human Research Protections
(OHRP) has suspended processing of multiple project assurance (MPA)
renewals. All existing MPAs will remain in force until further notice.
For information about FWAs, please see the OHRP website at http://ohrp.osophs.dhhs.gov/irbasur.htm.
In accordance with the DHHS charge, NISH will continue to accept
the submission of human subjects protocols that have been approved by
Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) possessing a current, valid MPA from
DHHS. NIST also will accept the submission of human subjects protocols
that have been approved by IRBs possessing a current, valid FWA or MPA
from DHHS. NIST will not issue a single project assurance (SPA) for any
IRB reviewing any human subjects protocol proposed to NIST.
On August 9, 2001, the President announced his decision to allow
Federal funds to be used for research on existing human embryonic stem
cell lines as long as prior to his announcement (1) The derivation
process (which commences with the removal of the inner cell mass from
the blastocyst) had already been initiated and (2) the embryo from the
which the stem cell line was derived no longer had the possibility of
development as a human being. NIST will follow guidance issued by the
National Institutes of Health at http://escr.nih.gov/ for funding such
research.
Research Projects Involving Vertebrate Animals
Any proposal that includes research involving vertebrate animals
must be in compliance with the National Research Council's ``Guide for
the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals'' which can be obtained from
National Academy Press, 2101 Constitution Ave, NW., Washington, DC
20055. In addition, such proposals must meet the requirements of the
Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.), 9 CFR parts 1, 2, and 3,
and if appropriate, 21 CFR part 58. These regulations do not apply to
proposed research using pre-existing images of animals or to research
plans that do not include live animals that are being cared for,
euthanased, or used by the project participants to accomplish research
goals, teaching, or testing. These regulations also do not apply to
obtaining animal materials from commercial processors of animal
products or to animal cell lines or tissues from tissue banks.
Matching Funds
Although many of the programs described in this notice do not
require cost share, if it is determined that your proposal falls within
the authority of 19 U.S.C. 2543-45 cost share will be required as
follows:
Pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 2543-45, financial assistance shall not
exceed 75 percent of such program or activity, when the primary purpose
of such program or activity is--
(1) To increase the awareness of proposed and adopted standards-
related activities;
(2) To facilitate international trade through the appropriate
international and domestic standards-related activities;
(3) To provide adequate United States representation in
international standards-related activities; and
(4) To encourage United States exports through increase awareness
of foreign standards-related activities that may affect United States
exports.
Type of Funding Instrument
The funding instrument will be a grant or cooperative agreement,
depending on the nature of the proposed work. A grant will be used
unless NIST is ``substantially involved'' in the project, in which case
a cooperative agreement will be used. A common example of substantial
involvement is collaboration between NIST scientist and recipient
scientists or technicians. Further examples are listed in section
5.03.d of Department of Commerce Administrative Order 203-26, which can
be found at http://www.osec.doc.gov/bmi/daos/203-26.htm. NIST will make
decisions regarding the use of a cooperative agreement on a case-by-
case basis. Funding for contractual arrangements for services and
products for delivery to NIST is not available under this announcement.
Indirect Costs
For the EEEL, MEL, CSTL, Physics, MSEL, BFRL, and ITL SURF
Programs, no Federal funds will be authorized for Indirect Costs (IDC)
nor fringe benefits; however, an applicant may provide for IDC and/or
fringe benefits under his/her portion of Cost Sharing.
Classification
This funding notice was determined to be ``not significant'' for
purposes of Executive Order 12866.
It has been determined that this notice does not contain policies
with Federalism implications as that term is defined in Executive Order
13132.
Applications under these programs are not subject to Executive
Order 12372, ``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.''
Because notice and comment are not required under 5 U.S.C. 553, or
any other law, for notices relating to public property, loans, grants,
benefits or contracts (5 U.S.C. 553(a)), a Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis is not required and has not been prepared for this notice, 5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.
Dated: December 18, 2001.
Karen H. Brown,
Deputy Director, NIST.
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