2026–27 Florida Space Research Program
Forecasted
2026–27 Florida Space Research Program supports Florida faculty and students in space research, technology development, education, and training to advance NASA missions and Florida’s aerospace economy.
Funder: Florida Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Notice of Intent and abstract) | May 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project for up to 12 months; 50% institutional non-federal match required
Summary: Supports Florida academic research, technology development, education, and training aligned with NASA missions and Florida’s space industry priorities.
Key Information: Non-affiliated institutions and organizations must collaborate meaningfully with an FSGC affiliate, which must submit the proposal.
Description
The Florida Space Research Program is jointly funded by the Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) and Space Florida to expand and diversify Florida’s aerospace economy through statewide academic involvement. It supports space-related research, technology development, engineering, education, and workforce training, emphasizing student research experiences and faculty-led projects aligned with NASA mission needs and Florida’s space industry priorities.
The program seeks projects that position investigators for larger federal or industry awards, leverage additional funding, generate commercially promising technologies, and address aerospace workforce needs. Projects may address space exploration, scientific discovery, spaceflight systems, enabling technologies, or dual-use technologies with terrestrial applications. Partnerships with industry, nonprofit institutions, and federal agencies are strongly encouraged, as is K–12 collaboration where appropriate.
