National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Precision Measurement Grant Program

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible applicants to apply for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Precision Measurement Grant Program, which supports fundamental research in the physical sciences.

Programme Overview
This grant programme funds high-quality research focused on advancing the science of measurement. It supports projects that test the fundamental laws of physics, improve measurement techniques, or determine fundamental physical constants, contributing to scientific advancement and precision standards.

Key Details

• Funder: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

• Funding Type: Grant

• Maximum Funding: Up to USD 150,000

• Application Deadline: 22 June 2026

Eligibility

• Open to academic institutions, commercial organisations, government bodies, and non-profit organisations

• Applicants with expertise in physical sciences and measurement science

Funding Scope

The grant supports:

• Research in fundamental measurement science

• Studies testing basic laws of physics

• Determination and refinement of fundamental physical constants

• Development of innovative measurement techniques and standards

Disciplines

• Physical Sciences

Strategic Focus Areas

• Advancing precision measurement and metrology

• Strengthening fundamental physics research

• Supporting scientific innovation and accuracy in measurement systems

How to Apply
Applicants should review the full guidelines and submit their applications via:
https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361351

Applicants are expected to present a rigorous and technically sound research proposal, demonstrating strong relevance to measurement science and the potential to contribute to advances in fundamental physics and standards development.