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Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs is sponsored by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Supports 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 various NIST laboratories.
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Opportunity Listing - Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology Assistance Listings: 11. 609 -- Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards 11. 619 -- Arrangements for Interdisciplinary Research Infrastructure 11.
620 -- Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach 11. 042 -- CHIPS Research and Development Last Updated: June 16, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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; S tandards; N anotechnology; A rtificial I ntelligence; A dvanced C ommunications; A dvanced M anufacturing; P romotion of U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness; M easurements in S ciences; N eutron R esearch; and enhancing coordination of the U.S. S tandards S ystem with government and private sector organizations.
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. Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated Coversheet_Amendment_FY25_MSE. pdf FY25 MSE Amendment Coversheet Jun 16, 2026 11:12 AM UTC FY25_MSE_NOFO_Amendment.
pdf FY25 MSE NOFO Jun 16, 2026 11:11 AM UTC Link to additional information Closing: September 15, 2026 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), other than institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs is funded by U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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