Assistance Listing 11.049
CHIPS R&D Science and Technology Fellowship Program
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF · National Institute of Standards and Technology
Assistance Listing 11.049, “CHIPS R&D Science and Technology Fellowship Program,” is a federal program administered by COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The overall goal of the award is to advance the Nation’s position as a global leader in the semiconductor industry and other critical and emerging technologies. To achieve this goal, the award recipient shall establish and manage a CHIPS R&D Science and Technology Fellowship Program that cultivates the next generation of scientific and technical leaders who will contribute to U.S. competitiveness and economic resilience. The program will consist of two cohorts – one for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026 and one for FY27. Each cohort may include up to five (5) highly qualified science and engineering fellows. Each fellowship shall have a duration of 12-months, with the possibility of extension for up to two additional years, provided the extension remains within the overall award project period. Intended outcomes for fellows funded in this program are: Gaining hands-on federal government experience in high impact assignments within CRDO; Developing an understanding of science and technology policy processes and career pathways in academia, nonprofit, government, and the private sector; Attending workshops and targeted training to strengthen leadership and science and technology policy analysis skills and Exiting the program prepared to make sustained contributions to the Nation’s science and technology ecosystem, including potential leadership roles in federal government.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 11.049
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the only eligible applicant.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range and average of award size is $7.5M.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 11.049. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 11.049?
11.049 is the Assistance Listing Number for “CHIPS R&D Science and Technology Fellowship Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 11.049?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.