Precision Measurement Grant Program
Funding is available for research on fundamental measurement, physics laws, and constants, focusing on urgent issues or new opportunities in precision measurement.
Funder: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Due Dates: April 9, 2026: Pre-Application (Abbreviated Application) | June 22, 2026: Full Application (for selected finalists)
Funding Amounts: Up to $150,000 total (incrementally funded up to $50,000 per year for up to 3 years); 1 award expected.
Summary: Supports research in fundamental measurement, testing the basic laws of physics, or determining fundamental constants, with an emphasis on emerging opportunities.
Description
The Precision Measurement Grant Program (PMGP) provides funding to support research activities in the field of fundamental measurement, testing the basic laws of physics, and the determination of fundamental constants. The program emphasizes projects addressing pressing problems or new opportunities in measurement science, with the goal of advancing methods, standards, or values for fundamental physical constants. The PMGP fosters collaboration with NIST scientists and enables researchers to pursue innovative ideas that may lack other sources of support.
