Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

The grant aims to support research organizations and institutions in the United States by providing funding for fundamental measurement research projects. This initiative focuses on advancing precision measurements, testing basic physical laws, and determining fundamental constants to enhance scientific knowledge.

Type of Projects to Develop

• Developing new measurement methods
• Testing the basic laws of physics
• Improving values for fundamental physical constants

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be accredited higher education institutions, non-profit, or for-profit organizations
• Projects must align with NIST's goals of advancing measurement science
• Foreign organizations can apply but must collaborate with a U.S. partner

Eligible Expenses

• Laboratory equipment and materials
• Salaries for researchers and technical staff
• Publication and dissemination of research results

Examples of Eligible Projects to be Developed

• Measuring subatomic particles to verify quantum theories
• Creating highly precise atomic clocks
• Developing sensors to detect gravitational waves

Financial Information

• Maximum funding per year: Up to $150,000