Funder: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Due Dates: February 3, 2025 (Pre-Application) | May 21, 2025 (Full Application, by invitation)

Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per year for up to 3 years (maximum $150,000 total); typically one award per cycle.

Summary: Supports research in fundamental measurement, testing the basic laws of physics, and determination of fundamental constants, with emphasis on pressing problems or emerging opportunities.

Key Information: Two-phase application: pre-application required; only selected finalists may submit full applications.