Office of International Affairs

NIST’s research has a global impact. We are part of the global measurement community. NIST’s Office of International Affairs facilitates NIST’s international engagement. 

Some of our roles include:  

• Coordinating visits of international delegations to NIST 
• Managing Foreign National Associate appointments
• Advising on international policy 
• Facilitating NIST relationships with international partners 
• Coordinating with other government agencies on science and tech programs  
• Assist NIST employees traveling internationally 

I Want To: 

• Learn about the Foreign Guest Researcher Program  
• Learn more about our international partnership programs 
• Request a visit to a NIST campus  

External Resources

• State Department International Travel Advisories 
• International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) 
• International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) 
• Inter-American Metrology System (SIM) 
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 

Contact Us 

Staff Directory 

For NIST Employees 

If you are a NIST employee and need assistance while traveling, contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Other international travel information is available on NIST's intranet. You can also contact iaao [at] nist.gov (iaao[at]nist[dot]gov) for assistance.