NASA SPACE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - FALL 2024 | 80HQTR23NOA01 24NSTGRO B4

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NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities - Fall 2024 (NSTGRO24) is a competitive NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released by the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) as an appendix to the broader SpaceTech-REDDI-2023 NASA Research Announcement. The program is designed to support graduate student research that can materially advance new and innovative space technologies aligned with NASA goals in science, exploration, and the nations long-term economic future. In practical terms, NSTGRO is aimed at building a pipeline of highly trained researchers whose thesis or dissertation work could translate into real technology outcomes for NASA missions and the wider aerospace community.

The opportunity solicits proposals on behalf of individuals who are pursuing, or planning to pursue, masters or Ph.D. degrees in relevant space technology disciplines at accredited U.S. universities. Eligibility is centered on the student: NASA is looking to sponsor research performed by U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents. While the research is conducted by the student, awards are not made directly to the student as an individual. Instead, NASA plans to make grants to accredited U.S. universities, with the students faculty advisor serving as the Principal Investigator, which is a common structure for federal research training and fellowship style programs managed through universities.

A defining feature of NSTGRO is its built-in collaboration model. Graduate Research Fellows are expected to conduct research both at their home campus and through engagement with NASA Centers, and each selected fellow is matched with a technically relevant NASA researcher who serves as a research collaborator. This pairing is meant to do more than provide mentorship; it is intended to connect the students academic work to concrete NASA use cases, give the fellow insight into downstream applications and mission needs, and create a direct channel for sharing research results within the NASA technical community. In short, the program is structured to help student research move beyond the university setting and into NASA-relevant technology development and infusion pathways.

From a funding and administrative standpoint, NSTGRO is supported by STMD and sits within NASAs Space Technology Research Grants Program, which spans a broad range of academic engagement including graduate students. The listed funding instrument is a grant, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary, and it falls under science and technology research and development (CFDA 43.012). NASA indicated an expected number of awards around 55, with an award ceiling of $84,000. Awards were planned to align with the start of the 2024 academic year, with the standard caveat that final selections and start timing are subject to the availability of appropriated funds. The solicitation also makes clear that it covers proposals for new awards only; continuations of existing awards are managed through a separate process.

Applications must be submitted electronically through NASAs NSPIRES system. The solicitation can be found by going to https://nspires.nasaprs.com/, selecting "Open" under Solicitations, and searching the keywords "NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities - Fall 2024 (NSTGRO24)". Submissions are required to be made by the university Authorized Organizational Representative (with limited exceptions described in the full solicitation). The proposal deadline listed is 6:00 PM Eastern Time on November 1, 2023, and NASA strongly encourages applicants to register in NSPIRES and begin working in the system well before the deadline to avoid last-minute access or submission problems. Proposal preparation and step-by-step submission guidance are provided in the materials linked under "Other Documents" on the NSPIRES page for the opportunity.

For questions, NASA directs applicants to contact the Space Technology Research Grants Program by email at HQ-NSTGRO-Call@mail.nasa.gov. NASA notes that responses may be sent directly by email and may also be added to the FAQ hosted on the NSPIRES page for the solicitation, with anonymity preserved for those who submit questions. Key identifying details for the opportunity include the Funding Opportunity Number 80HQTR23NOA01 24NSTGRO B4, creation date August 28, 2023, and an original closing date of November 1, 2023.

• The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NASA SPACE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES - FALL 2024" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.012.
• This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2023.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 01, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $84,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 55 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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