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Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) Grant Program

Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

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To support the conduct of measurement science, standards development research, and collaborative efforts within the mission of NIST’s Physical Measurement Laboratory.

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Helps researchers and businesses improve measurement techniques and standards in various scientific fields. Provides funding for projects in areas like nanotechnology, quantum science, and sensor technology.

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Funding
$2,380,929 - $3,046,660
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Organization
Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

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What Is This Program?

The PML Grant Program supports research and collaborative activities that advance measurement science and standards across a wide range of physical and quantum disciplines. The goal of the program is to develop, improve, and apply precise measurement methods, reference standards, and instrumentation that enable scientific discovery, support emerging technologies, and address national needs in industry, commerce, health, energy, and security. The program funds work in areas such as mechanical and electrical metrology, nanotechnology and semiconductors, quantum measurement and quantum information science, time and frequency standards, optical and photonic technologies, radiation physics and dosimetry, sensor science, nanoscale device characterization, and weights and measures. Funding may also support education, outreach, conferences, and technical workshops that are directly relevant to measurement science and standards.

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This program offers funding up to $3,046,660 (minimum $2,380,929).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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