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NYSG Faculty Grant for Research - Application Deadline

NYSG FACULTY GRANTS FOR RESEARCH

NYSG Faculty Grants for Research are competitively awarded up to $18,500 to faculty at New York Space Grant affiliate institutions to initiate research projects that have significant student involvement in NASA-related research.

The intent of this research initiation program is to create opportunities for faculty at our affiliate institutions to initiate research projects that have significant student involvement in NASA-related research.

Priority will be given to research proposals at schools with high numbers of underrepresented student populations.

*Underrepresented minorities are identified as per the NASA definition which includes identification in one of the following underrepresented categories: American Indian or Alaska Native, Black or African American, or Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; Female; Hispanic or Latino; or Reported having a Disability (according to the Americans with Disabilities Act).

USAGE OF FUNDS:

Funds may be used for activities that include but are not limited to the following:

  • Faculty collaboration with NASA researchers

  • Payload space on launch vehicles

  • Research mentor for college undergraduate or graduate students

  • Travel to present at scientific conferences or symposia

  • Participation in training or professional development

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible to apply, grant recipients:

  • Must be United States citizens (US permanent residents are ineligible)

  • Must be full-time faculty member at accredited colleges/universities within NY State (includes community colleges and technical schools), or K-12 STEM teachers (or parent of home-schooled student with an approved individualized home instruction plan – IHIP) within NY State

  • Must be full-time faculty or staff member at an educational or learning institution (includes museums, educational centers, or other professional institutions) within New York State

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

All applications must include the following items in order to be considered:

  • Detailed proposal of research of which you are requesting NYSG support for

  • Research relevance to NASA priorities

  • Detailed budget for proposed research

  • Anticipated number of students directly involved in research

  • Anticipated number of faculty directly involved in research

DEADLINES: AUGUST 31, 2023

To apply for the NYSG Faculty Grants for Research, click the button below

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