Research funding near NIST Gaithersburg
An independent overview of federal research funding concentrated around the NIST Gaithersburg campus and the upper I-270 science corridor — useful context for guest researchers, associates, and postdocs deciding where to live.
Why this matters for visiting researchers
- Funding concentration signals where labs, fellowships, and associateships are active — and where short-term research stays cluster.
- Understanding which agencies fund nearby work helps newcomers find the right programs, collaborators, and seminars.
- Award activity tends to track demand for short-term housing and roommates near a campus.
Agencies concentrated nearby
Named because they fund or host work near this hub — not a claim of award totals.
Host institutions nearby
Recipient/host institutions in the area. Context only.
Recent awards
| Title | Agency | Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live data integration planned. For now, view current awards on NIST awards on USAspending.gov ↗. | |||
Open opportunities
| Opportunity | Agency | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Live data integration planned. For now, view current opportunities on Open opportunities on Grants.gov ↗. | ||
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Methodology & sources
This section summarizes publicly available federal research-funding information to give visiting researchers context about the hubs we serve. It links to official sources for current data; figures are not endorsed by, and do not originate from, the named agencies or institutions. Live data integration is planned — for now, use the official sources below to query current awards and opportunities.
Official sources
External links to official, public data. Not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations.