Higher Education Incentives
Forecasted
The Higher Education Incentives grant from the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium funds innovative undergraduate teaching and research projects in aviation, space, and aerospace at affiliated institutions.
Funder: Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Spring/Summer 2026) | February 2027 (Academic Year 2026-2027)
Funding Amounts: Major Awards: up to $10,000 | Minor Awards: up to $5,000 (1:1 institutional match required)
Summary: Supports innovative undergraduate teaching and training projects in aviation, space, and aerospace fields at WSGC affiliate institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must be faculty or staff at a WSGC affiliate; 1:1 cost-share required.
Description
The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) Higher Education Incentives program provides seed grants to support innovative undergraduate teaching and training projects in aviation, space sciences, aerospace engineering, or other space-related STEM fields. The goal is to enrich undergraduate curricula, foster faculty development, and expand the presence of space-related disciplines at WSGC affiliate institutions. Projects must align with at least one NASA Mission Directorate and demonstrate educational innovation, curriculum development, and potential for lasting impact.
Supported activities include curriculum development, new educational strategies, and the creation of instructional materials that enhance space-related instruction. The program encourages proposals that increase the quality and scope of undergraduate education in aviation, space, and aerospace topics.
