University Letter

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STEM and NASA-relevant research proposals sought

The NASA North Dakota Space Grant Consortium is now inviting applications for Research Focus Area Award (RFA) Proposals from faculty at NDSGC affiliate colleges.  See list of affiliates here.  Applications are due Sept. 2.  Please see link for details on eligibility for the funding opportunity, and share with any interested colleagues.  Thank you.

http://ndspacegrant.und.edu/mnews/newsitem.aspx?NewsId=2275

This is the sixth year of (RFA) funding, which is designed to promote, develop, and expand NASA research in North Dakota in the following areas:

  • Astronomical/planetary science
  • Small satellite development
  • Earth sciences
  • Materials science
  • Planetary space suit research
  • Other NASA-relevant research areas

$50,000 is available for funding of up to 3-5 proposals. Proposals can include funding for:

  1. One month of faculty salary
  2. Student stipends
  3. Relevant research supplies
  4. Travel to a NASA field center.