Funder: NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: February 1, 2027, 11:59 p.m. EST (Proposal) | Mid–late March 2027 (Award announcement) | Early May 2027 (Anticipated start)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for one year, with 40% non-federal cost share
Summary: Supports faculty at WVSGC affiliate institutions initiating NASA-aligned research or entering new research areas.
Key Information: Applicants must hold full-time faculty appointments and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Description
The NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium’s Research Initiation Grant supports new faculty establishing research programs and established faculty entering new areas. It aims to increase externally funded, NASA-sponsored research at West Virginia colleges and universities, strengthen research infrastructure at consortium member institutions, and help faculty develop long-term relationships with NASA researchers.
Projects must address scientific areas of interest to NASA and clearly align with at least one NASA Mission Directorate or priority. Proposals must also explain their alignment with West Virginia’s science and technology priorities. STEM applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Collaboration with NASA researchers is encouraged but is not required.
