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Engage with Us
There are several ways to collaborate with the NIST Circular Economy (CE) Program. While we have several formal agreement options available, we don't require a formal agreement to collaborate. We also offer general research opportunities to support U.S. commerce and competitiveness as well as postdoctoral and student programs. Contact us with questions or to discuss collaboration opportunities.
Explore the sections below to learn more.
The NIST CE Program doesn't require formal agreements in order to collaborate. However, when appropriate NIST can have formal agreements to work with federal and non-federal entities.
Opportunities and mechanisms to collaborate are described below:
Partners
NIST partners with government, academia, and industry. Contact us for more information about how to partner with the CE Program.
Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs)
NIST has CRADAs with various entities. Learn more.
Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs)
NIST forms MOUs to establish general understandings between NIST and various government entities.
Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
NIST holds MTAs for the exchange of research materials into or out of NIST.
Come on Site
Visit our campus in Gaithersburg, MD or Boulder, CO to learn about our research and available resources.
Postdoctoral Opportunities
NIST offers opportunities for postdoctoral researchers to work with us. Learn more:
Student Opportunities
NIST offers several programs for students, high school through graduate school, to have the opportunity to work with us. Learn more: