Research Initiation Grant supports West Virginia faculty starting NASA-aligned research or entering new areas to strengthen research capacity, attract external funding, and build NASA connections.
Eligibility changed from U.S. citizenship to a full-time faculty appointment and legal authorization to work in the United States. Added funding terms specify up to $25,000 with 40% non-federal cost share ($10,000 for $25,000); NASA alignment requirements and application materials also changed.
Faculty Research Initiation Grants support Wyoming faculty starting NASA-relevant research or taking a new research direction, with the aim of producing publications and strengthening future proposals.
The New Investigator Program supports early-career faculty at Virginia Space Grant Consortium member universities with research aligned with NASA’s mission, helping them establish their research careers.
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.
Early-Stage Investigator supports early-career faculty in space-related research, building capacity and preliminary data for future funding while engaging students in mentored research.
EPSCoR Research Seed supports West Virginia faculty conducting NASA-aligned initial research, pilot experiments, and concept demonstrations that could grow into significant future projects.