Funding-Limited Submission - NIST Construction Program; March 12, 2010

 

 

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Commerce, is soliciting grant proposals for construction of research science buildings. NIST anticipates funding 3-5 projects with the Federal shares in the $10 million - $15 million range and with a project period of performance of up to five (5) years, although there is an expectation that most of the projects will be completed prior to 5 years. The anticipated start date will be one month after the award is made. The period of performance depends on the construction schedule proposed. Non-Federal cost sharing of at least 20 percent of the yearly total allowable project costs is required. Cost sharing does not include unallowable/ineligible costs.

 

Link to Full Announcement: http://www.nist.gov/director/ncgp/2010ffo.pdf

 

Because NIST will only accept two applications per applicant organization, UK will hold an internal competition to determine the University's applicants. Individuals interested in submitting an application should send the following information to the Vice President for Research at vpr@email.uky.edu and a copy to their Associate Dean for Research by Friday, March 12, 2010:

 

·         Name and Department of Principal Investigator

·         Project Title

·         Project synopsis: Summarize the contributions, improvements, and impacts the project will have on science and technology and associated infrastructure (2-pages maximum)

·         Estimated project costs and source of 20% cost sharing.  Because of on-going commitments, the VPR office will be unable to provide any funds.

 

A committee will be convened to review applications and make recommendations. External deadlines are March 29, 2010 (Letter of Intent – mandatory) and April 26, 2010 (full proposal).

 

Questions about the submission process may be sent to Ms. Annette Evans in the Office of the Vice President for Research (alevan4@email.uky.edu or 257-1663.)