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Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs

Funds NIST partnership research across metrology, nanotechnology, AI and advanced manufacturing, open to almost any non-federal organisation except individuals.

NIST runs dozens of measurement, standards and technology programmes, and needs partners outside government to do a share of that work. This is the standing vehicle for funding them.

The named areas are wide: metrology, standards, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, advanced communications, advanced manufacturing, promoting U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness, measurements in the

Partnership and collaborative research supporting NIST's mission across metrology, standards, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, advanced communications, advanced manufacturing, measurement science and neutron research, and coordination of the U.S. Standards System, open to nearly any non-federal organisation.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 2025-NIST-MSE-01Source: www.grants.gov