The NIST site in Boulder, Colorado, also operates a SURF programs with a distinctly separate application. Students are encouraged to review research opportunities in Boulder. An application for one SURF program does not constitute an application for the other.
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Applications consist of two parts: (1) The student's university must submit a grant proposal that provides details about its academic program and must nominate one or more students. (2) Students must provide copies of their transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and a letter of intent or personal statement. The letter should contain information that helps the review committee make an informed decision about the student, such as why the student wants to participate in the SURF program in Gaithersburg, Maryland and what areas of NIST research interest the student.
The FY 2009 Federal Register notice contains the official program announcement with application due dates and all other requirements applicable to the 2009 program. Another copy of the announcement can be found on the Grants.gov site
You may either apply for the SURF program using a paper submission or via an online Grants.gov submission process. Users of Grants.gov will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit the application package and associated proposal information via the Grants.gov website. Applicants using the electonic submission process should follow the Application Instructions provided at Grants.gov when submitting a response to this funding opportunity. Applicants are encouraged to start early and not wait to the approaching due date before logging on and reviewing the instructions for submitting an application through Grants.gov.
For those that want to use the paper submission process, you may download the application via this website. Applicant institutions must submit one (1) signed original and two (2) copies of the application.
The SURF Program is anticipated to run between May 26 through August 7, 2009; adjustments may be made to accommodate specific academic schedules (e.g., a limited number of 9-week (June 8 - August 7, 2009) slots).
You will find a list of frequently asked questions here: http://www.surf.nist.gov/faqs.htm.
The Application Package includes
the following documents that are downloadable PDF files readable with
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
The Information Package includes:
To receive an application by mail, you may also contact:
Anita Sweigert
NIST
100 Bureau Dr., Stop 8400
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8400
Telephone: 301-975-4200
Fax: 301-975-3038
E-mail: sweigert@nist.gov
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