Gate
1: The proposer submits detailed information
to address the scientific and technological
merit selection criterion. Additionally, the
proposer submits preliminary information to
address the selection criterion on the potential
for broad-based economic benefits. If the information
submitted is determined to have high merit,
ATP notifies the proposer and requests that
the required additional information be submitted
for consideration in Gate 2.
Gate
2: The proposer submits more detailed information
to address the potential for broad-based economic
benefits selection criterion and detailed budget
data. If the information submitted is determined
to have high merit, ATP notifies the proposer
of its selection as a semi-finalist and the
proposal proceeds to Gate 3.
Gate
3: The proposer is requested to submit
required forms and additional documentation,
as necessary, and may be invited to NIST for
an oral review. If ATP determines, based on
all the information received, that the proposal
has sufficiently high merit to be funded, the
proposal is considered a finalist and proceeds
to Gate 4.
Gate
4: Final award processing and issuance,
if selected.
