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Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs

National Institute of Standards and Technology · 2025-NIST-MSE-01

24 days left

Expected Awards

300

Deadline

September 15, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs. National Institute of Standards and Technology. To support activities that develop, expand, strengthen, or sustain NIST partnership programs and/or support the conduct of research or a recipient's portion of collaborative research in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: Metrology; <span style="color:... ~300 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•This NOFO is open to all non-Federal entities to include, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, sta...
•Deadline: 2026-09-15

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

To support activities that develop, expand, strengthen, or sustain NIST partnership programs and/or support the conduct of research or a recipient's portion of collaborative research in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: Metrology; Standards; Nanotechnology; Artificial Intelligence; Advanced Communications; Advanced Manufacturing; Promotion of U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness; Measurements in Sciences; Neutron Research; and enhancing coordination of the U.S. Standards System with government and private sector organizations.

Attachments

PDF

FY25 MSE Amendment Coversheet

Coversheet_Amendment_FY25_MSE.pdf

PDF

FY25 MSE NOFO

FY25_MSE_NOFO_Amendment.pdf

Who Can Apply

This NOFO is open to all non-Federal entities to include, institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, Indian tribes, hospitals, foreign public entities, and foreign governments. Individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non-Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO. NIST seeks to collaborate with a wide range of organizations and encourages minority-serving institutions of higher education and community colleges to apply.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Expected Number of Awards: 300
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement, grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 14, 2025

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026 (24 days remaining)

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Agency Contact

Misty L Roosa Program Analyst

nofo@nist.gov

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