NIST Summer Institute for Middle School Science Teachers (NIST Summer Institute) Program
Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Assistance Listings
- 11.620 -- Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
NIST is soliciting applications from eligible public-school districts and accredited private educational institutions in the U.S. and its territories. These eligible institutions would nominate middle school science teachers in grades six (6), seven (7), and/or eight (8), to participate in the NIST Summer Institute Program. The NIST Summer Institute Program will provide selected teachers hands-on activities, lectures, tours, and visits with NIST scientists and engineers at the NIST Campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- City or township governments
- County governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Public school districts and accredited private educational institutions in the U.S. and its territories that offer science classes at grade levels six (6), seven (7), and/or eight (8) (often termed middle school). Applicant school districts and institutions must offer instruction in general science fields, such as earth science, physical science, chemistry, physics, and/or biology.
Grantor contact information
Description
Leon Sampson
NOFO Coordinator
Phone 301-975-3086
grants@nist.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-NIST-SUMMER-INSTITUTE-01_APPLICATION_INSTRUCTIONS.pdf | APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS | Mar 28, 2019 01:42 PM UTC |
| 2019-NIST-Summer_Institute-01.pdf | 2019-NIST-SUMMER-INSTITUTE-01 | Mar 28, 2019 01:42 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: June 9, 2019
Award
$78,000
Program Funding
22
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$4,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
2019-NIST-SUMMER-INSTITUTE-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 28, 2019
Archive date:
June 9, 2019
