NIST Center for Neutron Research Comprehensive Neutron Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To support projects that involve building, deploying, and making accessible automated and autonomous neutron-based measurement methods that to enable robust, fast, and cheap materials technology development for U.S. industrial, academic, and federal researchers.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local
- State
- Tribal
- Territorial
- Nonprofit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
Eligibility for the program listed in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is open to all non-Federal entities. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations incorporated in the United States; State, local, Territorial, and Indian Tribal governments. Please note that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non-Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO. Additionally, foreign public entities and foreign organizations are not eligible to apply under this NOFO. Although Federal entities are not eligible to receive funding under this NOFO, they may participate as unfunded collaborators.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Award process based upon published selection criteria.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) drives technology innovation for industry by developing and making available neutron-based measurements of materials. These measurements provide detailed information about the structure and dynamics of materials that is challenging or even impossible to obtain using other methods. Neutron measurements have been used to advance a wide variety of important technologies including biopharmaceutical manufacturing, personal care products, advanced plastics and composites, batteries, oil recovery and transportation, chemical production and separation, advanced data storage, quantum sensors, microelectronics, and advanced engineering materials such as those produced through additive manufacturing. As a National User Facility, the NCNR provides access to measurements for the public through various access mechanisms. Activities supported would include the building of, testing of, and access to automated and autonomous neutron scattering methods that transform our ability to support US technology development, especially in critical emerging technologies.
Mission Categories
Primary: Material Science
Other categories:
Research and DevelopmentPhysicsChemistryEngineering
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The NIST Notice of Funding Opportunity includes a section entitled “Requirements Human Subjects and Live Vertebrate Animals," which describes the existing NIST policy and review process for any application potentially involving human subjects or live vertebrate animals, including the documentation.
Restrictions
NIST will reimburse applicants for proposed indirect (F&A) costs in accordance with 2 CFR § 200.414.
Required Documentation
The following documentation is required as part of any application to this listing:
1) Form SF-424 (R&R), Application for Federal Assistance
2) Research & Related Budget, reflecting anticipated expenses for the full term of the project
3) Form CD-511, Certification Regarding Lobbying
4) Research and related Other Project Information
5) Form SF_LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
6) Project Narrative, including an executive summary, project approach, statement of work, qualifications of key personnel, and a dissemination plan for results of the project.
7) Resume or CVs for all key personnel
8) Budget Narrative and Justification, including the necessity and the basis for costs.
9) Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, including a copy of the approved negotiated agreement if applicable.
10) Subaward Budget Form if sub-recipients and contractors are included in the budget
11) Data Management Plan that is consistent with NIST Policy 5700.00 (Managing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research) and 5701.00 (Managing Public Access to Results of Federally Funded Research)
12) Current and Pending Support that identifies all sources of current and potential funding
13) Letters of Commitment submitted by all funded and unfunded entities that will have an active role in executing the activities
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements