Faculty Seed Grant
The Faculty Seed Grant from the Iowa Space Grant Consortium funds new, NASA-aligned research projects at Iowa institutions, emphasizing sustainability, student engagement, and STEM workforce development.
Funder: Iowa Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: June 12, 2027: Proposal submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $40,000 per year for 2 years (total $80,000); one award funded per cycle
Summary: Supports Iowa faculty in launching innovative, NASA-aligned research programs with a focus on sustainability and STEM workforce development.
Key Information: Only faculty at ISGC Core Institutions are eligible; 1:1 cost share required; U.S. citizenship required for direct support.
Description
The Faculty Seed Grant from the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) is designed to help faculty at Iowa’s core academic institutions develop new research or engineering programs closely aligned with the research priorities of NASA’s Mission Directorates. The grant aims to catalyze projects that can become self-sustaining research initiatives, foster undergraduate student engagement, and contribute to STEM workforce development in Iowa. Proposals should show strong NASA alignment, potential for impactful outcomes, and a commitment to student involvement and workforce development. The program is competitive, with one project funded per cycle.
