FY 2027 Maine NASA EPSCoR Research Competition
FY 2027 Maine NASA EPSCoR Research Competition supports Maine researchers in NASA-aligned research and technology development to build lasting aerospace research capacity and advance the state’s space economy.
Funder: Maine Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Letter of intent) | November 25, 2026 (Proposal to MSGC) | January 2027 (Proposal to NASA, anticipated)
Funding Amounts: Applicant research budget up to $742,245 over three years; minimum $375,000 non-federal cost share
Summary: Supports NASA-aligned research and technology development that builds Maine’s aerospace research capacity and space economy.
Key Information: NASA researcher confirmation is required; proposals without it are returned without review.
Description
The Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) runs this in-state competition to select Maine’s research proposal for the FY 2027 NASA Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) competition. It supports scientific research and technology development aligned with NASA priorities and Maine’s space economy, aiming to build self-sustaining, nationally competitive aerospace research capabilities.
Preference goes to multidisciplinary, multi-institutional teams that connect NASA Mission Directorate or Center priorities with foundational topics for the Maine Space Complex. These include data analytics and management, quantum computing and storage, communications, CubeSat and constellation design, payload integration, launch services, navigation and tracking, remote sensing, and satellite manufacturing. All meritorious NASA-aligned proposals will be considered. The program emphasizes research infrastructure, new research directions, mentoring junior researchers and students, and partnerships among academic institutions, NASA, government, and industry.
