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NRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in ITL | NIST https://www. nist. gov/itl/how-to-work-with-us/nrc-postdoctoral-research-fellowships-itl Information Technology Laboratory NRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in ITL The NIST/NRC Postdoctoral Associateship Program NIST works with the National Research Council (NRC) to offer awards for postdoctoral research in the diverse fields of physical science in which NIST is actively involved.
The program provides advanced training for highly qualified postdoctoral, while enhancing the research conducted in federal laboratories. The NIST/NRC postdoctoral associateship program brings value to the federal research enterprise by inviting new ideas and skills and helping to build future generations of research leaders.
For NIST positions, the NRC application process is very competitive and involves two application cycles with application deadlines of February 1 and August 1 of each year. The NRC evaluates all applications using a peer review process. Each application receives multiple reviews by scientists and engineers with expertise across the range of sponsored programs.
Sponsor labs have input on the quality of applicants and the relevance to their programs. Successful applicants serve a two-year term, working directly with staff scientists Additional information about the NIST/NRC program can be found here . Complete instructions on preparing an application for the NIST/NRC program can be found on the NRC Research Associate Program website .
Those interested in applying should first identify a potential adviser from the list of opportunities below. It I important to contact the adviser before applying to ensure that the applicant’s proposed project is compatible with the adviser’s interests. The adviser can also provide advice on how the applicant’s interests intersect with NIST’s, which can help in writing an effective proposal.
NIST/NRC Postdoctoral Associateships are only open to US citizens .
Complete list of NIST ITL Opportunities (NRC website) Information technology , Biometrics , Cloud computing and virtualization , Complex systems , Computational science , Conformance testing , Cyber-physical systems , Cybersecurity and privacy , Data and informatics , Health IT , Internet of Things (IoT) , Interoperability testing , Mobile , Networking , Software research , Usability and human factors , Visualization research and Voting systems Created May 2, 2017, Updated March 30, 2026
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NIST AI-Focused Manufacturing USA Institute is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST announced an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to increase the resilience of U.S. manufacturers. The institute will be required to obtain cost-share funds from nonfederal sources.
SBIR FY 2026 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SBIR FY 2026 Phase I Notice of Funding Opportunity is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that supports small businesses in developing innovative technologies aligned with NIST research priorities.
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This NOFO provides an opportunity to all FY 2018 NIST SBIR Phase I awardees to submit a Phase II application following completion of Phase I. This NOFO provides instructions for FY 2019 NIST SBIR Phase II application preparation and submission requirements. In Phase II, work from Phase I that exhibits potential for commercial application is further developed. Phase II is the R&D or prototype development phase. To apply for a Phase II award, each Phase I awardee will be required to submit a comprehensive application outlining the proposed research and a detailed plan to commercialize the final product. Each NIST Phase II award is for up to $400,000 and up to a 24-month period of performance. One year after completing the Phase II R&D activity, the awardee shall be required to report on its commercialization activities. Up to an additional $6,500 may be requested for Technical and Business Assistance (TABA); see Section 5.11 for more information about TABA. Funding Opportunity Number: 2019-NIST-SBIR-02. Assistance Listing: 11.620. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ST. Award Amount: Up to $400K per award.
Research on Circular Economy, Smart Manufacturing, and Energy-Efficient Microelectronics is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO). This funding opportunity supports innovative technology R&D across the manufacturing sector with a focus on circular economy, smart manufacturing, and energy-efficient microelectronics. While the stated deadline for full applications has passed, AMMTO frequently issues similar solicitations, and this highlights a relevant area of interest for the DOE.